Manufacturing Operations Excellence Consultant_Senior Associate

PwC • Indianapolis, IN • 4h ago

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Operations Excellence Consultant Senior Associate you will help clients improve product development and manufacturing performance by analyzing lifecycles, identifying process bottlenecks, and shaping practical strategies that support speed to market, cost reduction, and quality improvement. As a Senior Associate you will build meaningful client connections, navigate complex workstreams, develop your skills and personal brand, and mentor junior team members while delivering work that supports broader business goals within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will bring structured thinking, use a range of tools and methods to evaluate operational challenges, interpret data to shape insights, and support the use of lean manufacturing principles, supply chain integration, and digital technologies across client engagements.

Responsibilities

Analyzing product development and manufacturing operations to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, and improve throughput

Developing process improvement recommendations that support lean manufacturing, quality, cost reduction, and speed to market

Interpreting operational data, manufacturing metrics, and process documentation to inform insights and recommendations

Supporting client workstreams focused on product lifecycle management, production control, and supply chain integration

Applying digital engineering, simulation, and connected technology tools to improve manufacturing execution and product development workflows

Documenting current-state processes and designing future-state operating models that align with business objectives

Guiding junior team members through analysis, deliverable development, and issue resolution across assigned tasks

Building meaningful client relationships and adapting recommendations to varied stakeholder needs in complex environments

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree

At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science

Demonstrating manufacturing operations improvement or process optimization experience

Applying Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methods to process challenges

Interpreting data trends to inform recommendations and actions

Navigating client discussions across cross-functional manufacturing teams

Using digital tools, AI fluency, or emerging technologies in operations

Mentoring junior team members while managing assigned workstreams

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

Management & Administrative

Position Summary... What you'll do... Leads department sales growth through effective merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight, and seasonal execution. Forecasts sales trends and aligns product assortments wi...

8h ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Vision Center Manager

Walmart • Franklin, IN • 8h ago

Management & Administrative

8h ago

Go to Apply

(USA) Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Import, Regional, Returns, Wm.Com)

Walmart • Greenfield, IN • 8h ago

Management & Administrative

Position Summary... What you'll do... Communicate with or to individuals or groups verbally andor in writing eg customers suppliers associatesDrive and implement the business plan for area of responsibility to achieve fa...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)