Assistant Manager/Manager - Lean Consultant - Automotive/Manufacturing Firm

Responsibilities:

Technical Capability

- An in-depth knowledge of Lean /Six Sigma and Supply chain principles. Hands on experience of having implemented > 6 on-site transformation projects.

- Strong in the areas of Andon, Production planning and scheduling, warehouse design, shop floor management, material handling.

- Prior experience in Auto/component manufacturing around, paint shop, fabrication experience will be desirable.

- Digital Strategy experience with a specific focus on Digital Ops.

- Prior experience with SCM/ LSS tools and software will be beneficial.

- Prior experience of Digital Operations and Instrumentation (SCADA, PLC, sensors, digital lean...) will be preferable.

Education / Experience Required:

- A strong academic track record including MBA (B school only), B Tech /BE from top colleges.

- 8-15 years of professional work experience in Operations and Supply Chain Practice.

- Management consulting experience in the above domain

Client service:

- Managing or leading multiple consulting projects and ensuring on-time delivery for clients in the Automotive, Metals, and Mining, Healthcare and Pharma industries/ Manufacturing sector.

- Accountable for the successful delivery of assigned implementation projects.

- Ensure all required client implementation tasks are accomplished to the appropriate standards.

- Achieve high client satisfaction ratings.

- Leveraging business experience and acumen in identifying strategic alternatives and project approach to client questions

- Serving as a key point of contact with the client.

- Managing project teams including both internal and external resources in the design, development and delivery of client deliverables.

- Providing follow-up with the client after the project deliverable has been completed to ensure client satisfaction.

- Capability Building

- Supporting the development of intellectual property for use in future engagements.

- Developing Industry thought leadership and pre-sales collaterals w.r.t select industry 

- Direct consulting teams through consistent participation in team meetings.

- Providing high-level input to, and ensures the development of, client reports and presentations and delivery of all or significant portions of findings to the client.

- Sharing subject matter expertise with others to elevate our capabilities to deliver world-class solutions to clients.

- Leading ad hoc work streams on critical people-related issues such as recruitment, learning, and development.

- At least 7+ years- experience in on-site project Management consulting or a combination of consulting with Automotive/Manufacturing industry experience with evidence of career progression.

- A willingness or ability to travel.