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Management Consulting Manager, Manufacturing Advisory

Management Consulting Manager, Manufacturing Advisory

Rsm Us Llp.Chicago, Illinois, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Management Consulting Manager, Industrials Advisory page is loadedManagement Consulting Manager, Industrials AdvisoryApply locations Dallas Iowa City Chicago Denver Downtown Atlanta Metro Area time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR114678

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is seeking a highly experienced Consulting Manager with a manufacturing engineering background to join our management consulting industrials and consumer products team.This role is ideal for a candidate with deep expertise in design and implementation of manufacturing productivity and efficiency improvements. The individual will be highly experienced in working in complex manufacturing environments and familiar with best-in-class manufacturing practices.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives that evaluate, develop and improve manufacturing methods, process and systems. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality in production. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence for our clients.We are looking for a strategic leader who is detail-oriented, innovative and can drive positive changes for our clients and within our practice. This role offers significant opportunities for growth by supporting skill development within the practice, expanding service offerings, and cultivating a high-performing team to support strategic projects

Key responsibilities

  • Lead Manufacturing Process Redesign : Analyze and re-engineer workflows to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
  • Optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) : Ensure BOM accuracy and standardization; reduce SKUs and enhance material traceability
  • Support ERP / MRP System Integration : Maintain data integrity for BOMs, routings, and production data to enable effective planning and inventory control
  • Standardize Components and Processes : Identify and implement standardization across product lines to reduce complexity and cost
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, and operations to align design with manufacturing capabilities and cost targets
  • Drive Manufacturing Cost Analysis : Analyze material, labor, and overhead to support cost reduction and make-vs-buy decisions
  • Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives : Conduct value stream mapping and apply Lean, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
  • Optimize Production Routing and Capacity Planning : Improve routing sequences, cycle times, and assess plant capabilities for layout and resource planning
  • Develop and Maintain Documentation : Create and manage work instructions, process flows, and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
  • Ensure Compliance and Support Quality : Monitor production data, support root cause analysis, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, product design and new product introduction, corporate strategy, management consulting, or enterprise transformation
  • Experience in consumer products and / or industrials industries
  • Experience within our core industry focus : consumer goods, food and beverage, industrials and manufacturing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, welding, etc.) and equipment
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools.
  • Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and ERP / MRP systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentation experience
  • Deep cross-functional business acumen—especially in consumer goods, food & beverage, industrials, or manufacturing
  • Experience with change management, organizational design, or ERP transformation is a plus
  • Ability to travel 50%
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in [insert specific industry if applicable : e.g., automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, window and door systems]
  • Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and FMEA
  • Location : This is a hybrid role and will include flexibility to work from home. Other locations outside of the ones listed are being considered.

    At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https : / / rsmus.com / careers / working-at-rsm / benefits .

    All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military / Veteran status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

    Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com .

    RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

    RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here .

    At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

    Compensation Range : $107,000 - $214,500

    Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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