Senior Consultant Manufacturing Excellence

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EY’s Supply Chain & Operations practice supports clients across different domains: Supply Chain, Procurement, Service Excellence and (Digital) Manufacturing. In this role as Senior Consultant Manufacturing Excellence, your focus will be operational excellence transformation for Manufacturing & Warehousing. Additionally, you have the flexibility to work in the other domains.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities

As Senior Consultant Manufacturing Excellence you will be the driving force behind challenging transformative projects that significantly improve our clients' business performance. In our Manufacturing Excellence domain, we help leading companies with optimizing their manufacturing and warehousing operations processes. This ranges from organization-wide operating model re-design and restructuring, to plant, department and process improvements, as well as implementing digital transformation journeys for (shop floor) operations. We look at processes, systems, organization and performance management, while also taking behaviour and leadership into account. Total Productive Management (TPM) and Lean principles and philosophy play an important role. Projects typically consist of an analysis and advice phase followed by the implementation of the recommendations.

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office

As a Senior Consultant Manufacturing Excellence, your role will be to implement projects within the context of the client programs. You will work with the implementation teams and the stakeholders within the client organization. Our activities are always focused on adding value to the customer’s business. Drawing on your knowledge, skills and experience, you will start to build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers.

Your Office

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in industry or consultancy, within the field of manufacturing/warehousing operational excellence transformation. You have a passion for Manufacturing and enjoy driving for improvements.
• A Master’s degree in the field of operations management or a technical/engineering discipline.
• Fluent in English and at least one other European language.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication, influencing and people skills.
• Result-driven, with the ability to be pragmatic in execution of projects and conceptual thinking.
• You are open to working abroad.
• Experience with data analytics in an industrial context is an advantage, as well as experience with industrial automation software solutions.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself.

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a 32-40 hour contract.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 29 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process

1. For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.

2. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.

3. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.

4. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

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