SCO - Manufacturing - Implementation Consultant - Senior

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Consultant with an expertise in Manufacturing and Operational Excellence to join us in EY GDS SC&O. This is a fantastic and rapidly growing opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering. Most of your time will be spent embedded with our clients’ team and we’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how they must continue to innovate and remain competitive in this ever-changing industry.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Analysing as-is operating model especially for manufacturing clients
• Creating the vision for the manufacturing organization in line with the overall business strategy and targets
• Designing and frame working implementation to measure and manage the selected operating model of the organization
• Led deployment of Manufacturing Excellence work processes across multiple sites, ensuring standardization, capability building, governance, and sustainable performance improvement
• Driving operational excellence to improve client’s performance and supply chain stability
• Facilitated change management, leadership coaching, and frontline capability development to accelerate adoption of new operating standards and embed a continuous improvement culture.
• Designing and implementing EY Smart factory solution
• Implementing measures to improve resource utilization and customer satisfaction: OEE, lot size adjustments, SMED, Predictive Maintenance, TPM, 5S, 7QC Tools
• Hands on experience of shop-floor process and ability to interact with shopfloor people (technicians, operators, casuals) to understand the real problem and to implement various systems
• Lead and deliver digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations, leveraging technologies such as Advanced Analytics, Industrial IoT, Power BI, MES, and Smart Factory solutions to improve operational performance
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and enterprise systems including MES, ERP (SAP preferred), QMS, CMMS/EAM platforms, Industrial IoT applications, and manufacturing analytics solutions
• Assisting in digital shop floor transformation and implement modern technology solutions enabling Factory of the Future
• Strong analytical skill to handle structured and unstructured data generated during manufacturing process and ability to devise meaningful stories around the same
• Established transformation governance mechanisms, site maturity assessments, benefit tracking, and performance review routines to ensure realization and sustainability of business outcomes
• Participate actively in building an industry focused practice across EY GDS service lines
• Identify opportunities, lead others to follow your unique solutions to unstructured problems
• Ability to share and interact with CXOs and present them with rational way forward and solutions
• Responsible for decision-making, optimizing processes, resource management, and overseeing team management as needed for task execution
• Accountable for allocating personnel, supervising team members, assigning tasks, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed in their roles and optimizing and evaluating their performance to meet organizational goals

 

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong core consulting skills, including problem solving, analytical thinking, primary and secondary research, logical structuring, storyboarding, and executive-level presentations
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage complex transformation initiatives
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience driving organizational adoption and leading cross-functional teams through transformation programs.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and collaborative team player capable of thriving in dynamic client environments
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills, with experience interacting with shop-floor teams, plant leadership, CXOs, and global stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and a proven track record of delivering high-impact outcomes
• Ability to identify opportunities, solve unstructured problems, and develop practical, value-driven recommendations for clients
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management capabilities, coupled with a hands-on implementation mindset

Ideally, you’ll also

• Experience with manufacturing analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, Minitab, Advanced Excel, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and enterprise systems including MES, ERP (SAP preferred), QMS, CMMS/EAM, APS, SCADA, Historian, and Industrial IoT platforms.
• Experience in data-driven performance improvement, manufacturing analytics, and operational decision support.
• Exposure to supply chain planning, inventory optimization, production planning, and manufacturing network optimization initiatives.
• Understanding of change management frameworks, capability building approaches, and organizational transformation methodologies.
• Experience working across global and multi-site transformation programs

What we look for

• MBA from VLM programs (IIM C, IIM M (formerly NTIE) etc.), or a Tier-I institution, preferably with a specialization in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
• 6-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement, Reliability, Maintenance, Supply Chain Operations, or Manufacturing Transformation
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation methodologies
• At-least 2-3 years of hands-on implementation consulting experience deploying Manufacturing Excellence systems, Continuous Improvement programs, Reliability Excellence initiatives, and performance management frameworks
• Prior experience working with a leading management consulting, operations consulting, manufacturing transformation consulting, or operations excellence advisory organization
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end client delivery, including assessment, solution design, implementation, stakeholder management, and benefits realization
• Willingness to travel internationally on short- and medium-term assignments, as required

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. 

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in