Job Description Operational Excellence Manager (Lean / Industrial) New York | Travel to New Jersey (Mon–Th) | $150k–$170k base expenses covered We’re partnering with a growing consulting firm supporting a major pharmaceutical manufacturing transformation programme in the US. This is a hands-on delivery role with immediate responsibility — not a back-office consulting position. The Role You’ll take ownership of a live Lean transformation programme within a regulated manufacturing environment, including: Leading on-site operational excellence initiatives (5S, SMED, Kanban, VSM) Managing and developing a small team of consultants already embedded on-site Driving performance improvement across plant operations Acting as a key interface with senior client stakeholders Delivering measurable efficiency and productivity gains Why This Role Stands Out Immediate impact – step into an active project with delivery responsibility from day one Real operational exposure – work directly within manufacturing plants, not just strategy Clear progression – opportunity to help build and lead a US Lean / OpEx capability Strong project visibility – 12 month programme with growth potential Travel covered – accommodation and expenses fully supported What We’re Looking For 5–10 years’ experience in consulting or operational improvement roles Background from leading consulting firms (e.g. Accenture, Big 4, or similar) Proven delivery of Lean / operational excellence programmes in industrial or manufacturing environments Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred) Experience in pharma, chemicals, or other regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous Strong stakeholder management and team leadership capability Logistics Based in New York, with significant on-site presence in South New Jersey (Mon–Th) Travel and accommodation fully covered Candidates must already be based in the NY/NJ area Next Steps This is an urgent hire with interviews happening imminently. If of interest, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.