Manufacturing

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EY Business Consulting – Supply Chain and Operations - Manufacturing - Senior Consultant
EY has a firmly established Business Consulting practice with a mission to provide our clients with significant and distinctive knowledge to enhance their performance and productivity. Become part of our team to create an extraordinary experience for yourself and help build a better and more efficient work environment for everyone.

The opportunity
We are looking to expand our Manufacturing Transformation team and are presently seeking a passionate Senior Consultant with proficiency in manufacturing, operational excellence & quality, health, safety and environment. We anticipate that your unique voice and perception will contribute to making EY even better.

Your key responsibilities
As a Senior consultant, you will be part of a team of professionals with extensive consulting and industry experience. Leveraging your expertise and experience, we anticipate that you will provide valuable insights and solutions to clients in the manufacturing domain. Travel may be required when safe to do so or for critical business needs.
 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with business stakeholders on manufacturing transformation projects related to operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, health, safety, and environment management, etc., and translate client needs and priorities into sustainable solutions
• Understand client’s business objectives, operational challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement/optimization/cost reduction
• Develop implementation roadmaps aligned with client’s business needs and industry best practices
• Support manufacturing transformation initiatives, including process redesign and techno-functional consulting support
• Provide data-driven insights using advanced analytics and business intelligence tools to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations
• Ensure consistency in delivering high-quality work products, exceeding client expectations, and meeting delivery timelines
• Work closely with key stakeholders to design, and develop winning technical proposals in response to tenders or RFPs from business clients
• Establish connect with the project teams, subject matter experts, and successfully deliver the assigned scope of work
• Develop and groom team members for succession planning, as needed
   

Skills and attributes for success

• Have deep knowledge in two or more of the specific areas of expertise: operational excellence, continuous improvement, cost reduction, lead time optimization, quality, health & safety, and environment management system implementation and assessments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing domain for various sectors across different industries
• Has problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for enhancing manufacturing efficiency and productivity
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, tools like Kaizen, 5S and techniques like Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience in development and implementation of the quality frameworks such as EFQM
• Experience in designing, implementing and auditing QHSE Management systems such as ISO 9K, 14K and 45K
• Skilled in leading the strategic overhaul of manufacturing operations, integrating lean methodologies, and establishing a lean organizational structure
• Knowledge of technologies that are applicable to modernize shopfloor systems such as implementing Kanban
• Adept at developing energy management systems to optimize operational costs and guiding organizations towards achieving ISO 50001 energy management certification
• Is aware of the application of Industry 4.0 technologies, including automation, digitalization of manufacturing processes, and connected equipment to enhance manufacturing operations
• Conduct current state assessments and benchmarking of client’s business
• Ability to carry out Business process mapping of various functions/departments and build flow charts for the same to allow for analysis to eliminate duplicate or inefficient processes
• Capability to conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential losses
• Ability to analyse the client’s datasets to generate insights
• Stakeholder management, business development and leading training programs
• Be a forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge
• Strong project management and implementation experiences of digital technology across manufacturing operations is a plus
• Willing to work on Sunday to Thursday working week and support MENA timings (11AM – 8.30 PM IST)
   

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 3-7 years of relevant work experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, health, safety, and environment management
• Exposure to lean manufacturing tools like VSM, 5S, TPM, TQM, Kaizen, 
• Professional certification such as Lean Six Sigma, EFQM or lead auditor certificates pertaining to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of energy management systems and supporting organizations in achieving ISO 50001 certification
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle, and platforms like Enablon
• Experience working in at least 3 of the following industry/sectors:
  • Oil & Gas and Power & Utilities
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Consumer Products & Retail
  • Health & Lifesciences 
• BE/B-Tech/advanced diploma/master’s degree in industrial engineering, production engineering, and/or related academic major
• Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Aris, Power Bi, Tableau, etc.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management certification
• HSE certifications - IOSH/NEBOSH
• ESG / Sustainability Reporting certification

What we look for
Professionals with technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment and who can work with EY Business Consulting practices regionally/globally across a range of industries.
 

What working at EY offers
At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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