Manufacturing and Operations Excellence Director

PwC

. specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $410,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes.
work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality.
provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
set the tone, and inspire others to follow.
be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success.
create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction.
cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MUST HAVE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED
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; Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
Bachelors Degree Required
Minimum 8 years of Experience
Demonstrates proven experience 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 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
holiday pay
vacation
personal and family sick leave
annual discretionary bonus

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

lean manufacturing principlessupply chain integrationmanufacturing strategyoperating model developmentphysical manufacturing network analysisoptimizationnew product introductionlaunch managementcontract manufacturingfinancial modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsproactive communicationcollaborationproblem solvinganalysisclient relationship managementteamworkinspirationcommercial mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree