Description
Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a global leading professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turnaround management services.
With over 10.000 people across six continents and based in over 85 locations, we deliver excellent results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders and their teams leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results.
Our non-hierarchical, hands-on-approach, small expert teams and an international focus are characterizing for A&M.
Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) as one of A&M’s core competencies advise clients in improving profitability targets and leading clients out of strategic and operational crisis situations in a sustainable manner.
A&M’s Operations – Shopfloor professionals assist our clients in optimizing their shopfloor operations, production efficiency, and maintenance processes to unlock potential value and drive performance during our client’s ownership. Through detailed, fact-based analysis, we assess the state of production, identify key risks, and quantify potential improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other shopfloor KPIs. We advise clients across various industries (including automotive, manufacturing, FMCG) on optimizing their operations, production and maintenance strategies, contributing significantly to their economic success. A&M’s Operations - Shopfloor specialists not only advise but also collaborate directly with operators to enhance productivity.
As a key member of our EMEA CTS Practice, you will focus on Operations - Shopfloorat (Senior) Associate level and will be responsible for the following key tasks:
Conception and implementation of performance improvement measures in the production, engineering, maintenance, SCM, purchasing and logistics areas of the client
Optimization of (production) value chains, involving interdisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Supporting clients in the context of international transformation and turnaround projects
International projects focused on strategy, corporate structure or company-wide efficiency improvements
At best, you already have the following qualifications:
A master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related (technical) field;
A minimum of 2/3 years of experience in a corporate setting, preferably in a role related to shopfloor operations, production, or maintenance, or/and from a leading international strategy or management consultancy;
A specific understanding of the key attributes of the category as well as Global supply options, routes to value and other related cost topics, sound knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles such as value stream mapping and value stream design, store floor management;
Experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and setting up visual management systems on the shopfloor;
Ability to determine equipment efficiency and effectiveness (OEE);
Basic knowledge of maintenance and spare parts management;
Versatile interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with operators, and work with them during shifts to drive improvements;
Ability to drive change management, facilitation, negotiation, and manage supplier relationships effectively;
Data analysis (turning raw data into business insights and intelligence);
Robust financial experience and analytical rigor;
Business fluency in German and English is essential, additional European language skills are more than welcome.
This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of A&M’s continued success story and contribute to transformative international projects. We encourage applications from candidates who are eager to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and who are ready to make a significant impact.