Senior Continuous Improvement Consultant – Manufacturing

About the Role

A partner company is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Consultant to support manufacturing organizations across the United States. This role involves identifying operational challenges, developing improvement strategies, and driving measurable results to transform manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with clients at all organizational levels—from executives to frontline staff—using consulting expertise, data analysis, and lean manufacturing principles to achieve lasting business improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of consulting projects focused on operational enhancement, strategy execution, market research, and data management within manufacturing.
• Serve as the main consultant liaising directly with clients, establishing trust with stakeholders at all tiers.
• Perform on-site evaluations, facilitate workshops, and host strategic consultations to uncover improvement opportunities and ensure successful implementation.
• Investigate operational issues, formulate actionable improvement plans, and lead initiatives that promote performance and sustainability.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving techniques to assess challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Present insights and strategic proposals to senior leadership and boards of directors.
• Assist clients with strategic planning, execution, tracking, and ongoing improvement efforts.
• Contribute to business expansion through nurturing current client relationships and pursuing new engagements.
• Coach and mentor clients and internal associates to enhance capabilities and foster organizational development.
• Travel frequently, approximately 75% of the time, to engage with clients on-site.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations or strategic consulting roles.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover, and Standard Work is preferred.
• Strong analytical, research, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to rapidly understand business contexts, extract relevant information, and devise innovative problem-solving approaches.
• Proven experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Effective leadership qualities including mentoring, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Capability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take responsibility for projects and schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel for client projects.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $117,000 to $158,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary annual performance bonuses.
• Multiple medical insurance options, including HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options potentially with employer contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching and profit-sharing opportunities.
• Support for education, certification, and professional growth.
• Flexible leave policies including time off, family care, parental leave, and benefits for family formation.
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards programs.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, legal plans, long-term care, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work possibilities.