Operations Consulting - Manufacturing Excellence - Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Preferred Fields of Study

Aerospace Engineering,Automotive Engineering,Biomedical Engineering,Chemical Engineering,Computer Engineering,Engineering,Engineering Mechanics,Engineering Physics,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Industrial Engineering,Materials Science and Engineering,Production Engineering,Project Engineering & Management,Mechanical Engineering,Biomedical Science,Computer and Information Science,Data Processing/Analytics/Science

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:
- Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
- Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
- Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma;ÊMedical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
- Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.

Functional Experience:

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
- Manufacturing Strategy & Operating Model Development;
- Physical Manufacturing Network Analysis & Optimization;
- Pre/Post M&A Activities;
- New Product Introduction / Launch Management; and,
- Contract Manufacturing, Tolling, CDMO Management.Demonstrates proven experience or a desire to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
- Operations Excellence;
- Maintenance & Reliability Management;
- Digital Manufacturing; and,
- Digital Automation.Demonstrates some proven abilities to collaborate and work with a diverse team including:
- Basic problem solving and analysis skills;
- Financial modeling skills;
- Basic spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
- Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of