Senior Consultant

Introduction

Our Client is a UK based Management Consultancy practice that operates across most of northern, western and central Europe. They are renown for the provision of bespoke change solutions across multiple industry sectors. Their focus is in process engineering, project management and training and they specialise in the introduction of Lean operations and management techniques.

The key differentiator for our Client is their people. The Consultants have a depth of experience and practical knowledge that allows them to quickly and pragmatically develop and implement bespoke solutions to maximise the efficiency of the change process – ensuring that their clients move from planning to performance with increased profit and enhanced performance in the shortest possible time.

Due to planned expansion, we are now seeking a number of LEAN QUALIFIED,experienced project support consultants to join the high performing team and will consider applications from a wide variety of functional specifications in the Rail, Automotive, Aerospace, FM Services, Public Sector, Manufacturing and Engineering industries.

Reporting to: Managing Consultant / Director

Package: up to £72,000pa basic salary plus significant bonus elements based on personal and company performance.

Key tasks:

• Business level assessment using process needs analysis techniques.
• Application of Lean tools and techniques (Vis Mgmt, 5S, PPS, Process Mapping) to drive efficiency, productivity and cost savings
• Project and Programme Management using tools such as PRINCE II, MS Project, P3E.
• Training of staff at all levels in Lean tools and techniques.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff at board to team leader level.

Candidate profile:

You will be prepared to work from home as well as be client and office based. You may already be an Interim Manager or junior Consultant or currently engaged as a Lean Leader or trainer within an industrial context, in any case, your skills will be based on a robust industrial background.

As a minimum, you will have:-

• 10-15 years experience in an operational or engineering role in a company mature in Lean thinking and application, preferably automotive or aerospace.
• Performance improvement experience in asset rich environments (eg rail/underground/construction/automotive /engineering / manufacturing) preferably on production centered work.
• Track record of implementation of cost reduction, performance improvement and process optimization.
• Ability to report to exec level on a regular basis.
• Able to drive and manage performance enhancement.
• Able to communicate with, and convert people, resistant to change.
• Literate in Microsoft applications

A confident self-starter, you will now want to take control of your career and play an important part in this highly successful Consultancy organization where you can put your experience and expertise to good use in a challenging environment.

If this brief is of interest please use the personal link below to respond immediately or forward your CV with a covering letter describing why you fit this role, along with:

• A brief summary of your specific match to the Key Tasks & Candidate Profile above
• An up to date CV which clearly demonstrates your match to our client’s requirements
• Details of your current remuneration package