Senior Consultant - Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations

About the role

EY Consulting is looking for a Senior Consultant for its Supply Chain and Operations practice in Belgium to strengthen its manufacturing team. The role sits in the manufacturing excellence team and supports clients who want to improve the performance of their facilities and equipment, while also growing the practice outside client work.

Key responsibilities

• Support and co-lead project delivery teams that improve client business performance, following the Exceptional Client Service approach
• Build relationships with external clients and internal peers, support bids, proposals and thought leadership
• Work independently and in teams, coach and support consultants and client team members, perform analyses and report findings
• Share expertise with colleagues in the manufacturing excellence team and strengthen links with regional and global manufacturing leadership teams
• Adapt service offerings and methods to the operational teams and cultural needs of clients, often in international projects

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business, Industrial or Civil Engineering or a related field with strong academic records
• At least 3 years of professional experience delivering sustained improvements through operational excellence programs, in industry and/or consulting
• First-hand experience in a manufacturing, production or maintenance environment, preferably with FMCG and/or Life Sciences knowledge
• Proven experience managing and improving production lines, running improvement projects to eliminate line losses, and coaching shopfloor teams
• Experience delivering training on operational excellence to large groups
• Fluent written and spoken English, French and/or Dutch
• Willingness to work on projects abroad with frequent on-site presence

Required skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, or P&G IWS consulting experience or internal industry consulting
• Interest in Industry 4.0, (I)IoT, AI, Smart Manufacturing and sustainability
• Strong coaching and leadership approach and entrepreneurial spirit

What we offer

• Remuneration package including company car and charging card, iPhone Plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal and eco vouchers
• Option to opt out of the company car for a monthly mobility budget
• Flexible working hours and working from home several days per week
• Onboarding program, training, coaching and a clear career path
• Team activities, company events and a monthly after-work drink