Manufacturing Operational Excellence Senior Consultant

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

We’re looking for a Consultant with an expertise in Manufacturing and Operational Excellence to join us in EY GDS-SC&O. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

The opportunity

As part of our team, you will help clients to improve the performance of their supply chain. Working with EY GDS -SC&O proprietary frameworks, you will help clients to improve reliability, flexibility and responsiveness of their supply chain whilst reducing the total cost.

We are looking for Business Consultants with an experience in Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Smart factory design/ Implementation including Gen AI, Factory simulation capabilities, IT-OT architecture, digital roadmap, digital framework, maturity assessment across Industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Identify, define and execute projects for adapting latest technologies and advanced tools.
• Support implementation of IIoT for assigned sites. Accountable for executing data analytics and visualization required for supply chain and factory digitization worldwide.
• Collaborate with technology team in effective execution of the digital manufacturing transformation initiatives at various sites.
• Develop a global rollout plan for digital manufacturing solution/use cases implementation.
• Define the deployment operating and governance model.
• Provide expertise in deployment of high end technological initiatives like Control Tower, RPA,IQ-BOT,ML,AI, Data sciences and Data Engineering.
• Drive operational excellence to improve client’s performance and supply chain stability
• Hands on experience of shop-floor process and ability to interact with shopfloor people (technicians, operators, casuals) to understand the real problem and to implement various systems.
• Strong analytical skill to handle structured and unstructured data generated during manufacturing process and ability to devise meaningful stories around the same.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong core consulting skills i.e. analytical, primary and secondary research presentation and including logical structuring and storyboarding, superior knowledge of excel/PowerBI and PowerPoint
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation.
• Strong presentation and verbal and written communication skills, and experience communicating to and working with onsite teams, clients and senior leaderships.
• Exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and strong track record of executing high-impact initiatives
• Effective communication skills and experience in customer facing role
• Ability to work independently and proactively

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Higher Degree Education and relevant business or consulting experience
• Strong experience within operational excellence and production systems, supply chain management
• Prior experience in Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Capacity Audit and/or Operations Strategy
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry or automotive processes as a plus
• Lean manufacturing toolbox familiarity, Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt Certificate as a plus
• Very good command of English, other key European language as a plus (German/French)
• Ability to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations for client and management is an essential part of the role
• Experience with analytical tools will be an added plus (Llamasoft, Supply Chain Strategist, R, Python, SQL etc.) – Network Optimization, Inventory Optimization
• Entrepreneurial mindset, design thinking and passion for planning would drive this role

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. e work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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