SMB Catalyst - Management Consultant - Manufacturing Sector (2-3 yrs)

Job Purpose:

- As a Management Consultant, you will be responsible for helping our manufacturing clients drive operational efficiency, improve productivity, and implement strategic changes.

- The role involves assessing the client's current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing actionable plans that align with their business objectives.

- You will play a key role in implementing change management strategies, helping clients enhance their manufacturing capabilities, and optimizing their overall performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Engagement & Process Analysis:

- Understand client challenges in the manufacturing sector and provide tailored solutions.

- Conduct thorough assessments of production, quality control, inventory, and supply chain processes to identify bottlenecks.

- Collaborate with senior management to define key performance metrics (KPIs) and align strategies for operational excellence.

Strategic Planning & Implementation:

- Develop and implement Balanced Scorecard (BSC) frameworks to ensure the alignment of activities with the client's vision and strategy.

- Support clients in designing and executing strategic roadmaps focused on growth and efficiency.

Operational Excellence:

- Lead improvement projects to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve key metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and On-Time Delivery (OTD).

- Design and implement robust Management Information & Review Systems (MIRS) to monitor performance at all levels.

Team Collaboration & Change Management:

- Facilitate training and workshops to guide client teams through organizational change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

- Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

- Set up effective performance monitoring tools to track progress in finance, operations, and customer satisfaction using BSC.

- Provide regular updates and detailed reports on key findings, recommendations, and progress.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

- Excellent IT skills including advanced MS Office usage

- Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills

- Previous experience handling projects / assignments in Operational excellence, productivity improvement, Cost reduction & Value Stream Mapping in core manufacturing or support functions individually or through teams.

- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, tools and management concepts (including but not limited to relevant techniques from Lean and TPS toolkits)

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.

- MBA or advanced certifications in Lean/Six Sigma are highly preferred.

- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent operational improvement methodology is a plus