Manufacturing Excellence Director (Operations, M&R)

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Operations Management Level Director Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Manufacturing Excellence Director you will lead operations consulting work focused on product development and manufacturing, helping clients improve operating models, reduce process bottlenecks, and strengthen speed to market, cost control, and product quality.

As a Director you will set strategic direction, guide business growth, and shape executive-level client relationships while mentoring teams and translating vision into practical action within our Operations Consulting practice. In this role at PwC, you will lead client work across manufacturing operations, lean methods, supply chain integration, and digital tools, bringing together commercial insight and technical judgment to support meaningful improvements in performance and delivery.

Responsibilities - Setting strategic direction for manufacturing excellence engagements across product development and manufacturing operations - Leading client discussions on manufacturing strategy, operating model design, and performance improvement opportunities - Developing recommendations that improve throughput, reduce cost, and increase quality across manufacturing processes - Guiding lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process simulation efforts to identify bottlenecks and streamline production flow - Advising on product lifecycle management, production control, and product roadmap

alignment to support launch and scale objectives - Applying manufacturing cost analysis, supply chain integration, and procurement insights to improve operational performance - Advancing digital tooling, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled methods to modernize manufacturing processes and decision making - Driving business development activities by identifying market opportunities and shaping differentiated service offerings - Building executive client relationships and steering multiple workstreams through complex operational transformation efforts - Collaborating across the PwC Network to

extend manufacturing solutions and strengthen delivery across industries What You Must Have - At least a Bachelor's degree - At least 9 years of experience What Sets You Apart - Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Biology/Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering, Environmental Science/Sustainability, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Project/Technology Management, Science - Leading

manufacturing excellence programs across operations and maintenance - Developing manufacturing strategy and process improvement roadmaps - Translating client needs into scalable plant performance solutions - Using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and manufacturing cost analysis - Driving business growth through market insights and thought leadership - Mentoring teams while navigating complex operational transformations Travel Requirements Up to 80% Job Posting End Date The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

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We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience
• Experience leading manufacturing excellence, lean methods, and process improvement initiatives