Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant
$95,000–$147,000 year
Hybrid · Chicago, Illinois, United States or Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Performance Improvement Operations Senior Consultant at Crowe focuses on identifying operational gaps and inefficiencies in manufacturing environments and delivering actionable recommendations to improve profitability. Responsibilities include conducting shop-floor observations, developing KPI dashboards, leading continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN/Six Sigma), delivering training and mentoring client staff, and executing project scopes within time and budget. The role requires applying Lean, Six Sigma, and performance-improvement tools to drive productivity, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and leveraging advanced analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau) to quantify impact. Preferred locations include Chicago, Nashville, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta, with a Hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years of manufacturing operations or consulting experience, strong communication and leadership abilities, and the willingness to travel weekly. This role also emphasizes ethical, client-focused engagement, and the ability to deliver measurable improvements through data-driven analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- At least two (2) years of manufacturing operations and/or consulting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Willingness to travel Sunday evening to Thursday evening, weekly
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI/Tableau is advantageous
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