Operations Consulting - Manufacturing Excellence - Associate

Operations Consulting Specialist

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialize in providing consulting services on optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialize in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyze facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Preferred Fields of Study :

Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing / Analytics / Science

Preferred Knowledge / Skills :

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to :

Industrial : Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;

Technology : Hardware / Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;

Life Sciences : Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,

Consumer Markets : Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.

Functional Experience :

Demonstrates knowledge and a proven record of success in or a desire to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas :

Manufacturing Strategy & Operating Model Development;

Physical Manufacturing Network Analysis & Optimization;

Pre / Post M&A Activities;

New Product Introduction / Launch Management; and,

Contract Manufacturing, Tolling, CDMO Management.Demonstrates proven experience or a desire to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas :

Operations Excellence;

Maintenance & Reliability Management;

Digital Manufacturing; and,

Digital Automation.Demonstrates some proven abilities to collaborate and work with a diverse team including :

Basic problem solving and analysis skills;

Financial modeling skills;

Basic spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;

Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;

Interpersonal skills and proactive communication; and

Collaborative and "can-do" mindset eager to take on challenges.

Bachelors Degree Required