What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Consultant position at AMEND Consulting?
About AMEND:
AMEND is a management consulting firm based in Cincinnati, OH with areas of focus in operations, analytics, and technology, focused on strengthening the people, processes, and systems in organizations to generate a holistic transformation. Our three-tiered approach provides a distinct competitive edge and allows us to build strong relationships and create customized solutions for every client. We work each day to change lives and transform businesses, and we are constantly striving to make a positive impact on our community! The AMEND team continues to grow at a rapid pace, and we believe that our operations team will continue to be an important part of that journey.
Overview:
The Operations Consultant is an incredibly exciting role within the AMEND Consulting team. You will be working on and solving real world problems designing cutting edge process improvements and analytical solutions, while surrounded by a team of world class talent. We have clients located in our home of Cincinnati as well as around the country, so our operations team has the opportunity to travel and broaden AMEND's impact! You will be entering into an environment of explosive growth where there will be ample opportunity to progress.
Job Tasks:
- Lead and facilitate critical thinking within a manufacturing or operations environment to bring new perspectives and ideas to reduce waste and improve efficiency
- Reduce machine downtime by implementing new changeover techniques
- Promote process improvement by using best practices within manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to gain efficient staff and facility utilization
- Analyze production costs and implement cost saving methods
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product
- Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
- Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities
- Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations
- Roll out best in class maintenance and planning processes with client leaders
- Support strategy on capital expansion and planning
- Travel as needed to support client sites
Qualifications:
- Experience in an Operations Consultant role
- Ability to use data and statistical analysis to analyze and improve processes
- Ability to interface with multiple other business functions (internally and externally)
- Desire to build analytical competencies in others within the business
- Curiosity to ask questions and challenge the status quo
- Creativity to devise out-of-the-box solutions
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay and bonus
- Travel incentive bonus structure
- Flexible time off
- Continued education and individual development plans
- Full Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- PTO for your Birthday
- 3:1 charity match
All this to say – we are looking for talented people who are excited to make an impact on our clients. If this job description isn’t a perfect match for your skillset, but you are talented, eager to learn, and passionate about our work, please apply! Our recruiting process is centered around you as an individual and finding the best place for you to thrive at AMEND, whether it be with the specific title on this posting or something different. One recruiting conversation with us has the potential to open you up to our entire network of opportunities, so why not give it a shot? We’re looking forward to connecting with you.
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