Senior Associate - Manufacturing Excellence

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Job Description

Senior Associate – Manufacturing Excellence

Industry: Management Consulting

Job Family: Physical Product Development and Manufacturing (PPDM)

Specialism: Operations

Management Level: Senior Associate

Travel Requirements: Travel to client locations may be required as per project requirements.

Job Summary

PwC’s Operations Transformation – Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) team partners with clients across diverse industries to address critical business challenges and drive transformation in how products are designed, engineered, and manufactured. The team delivers impact through strategic advisory and implementation services in the areas of Strategy & Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Engineering, and Connected Products & Solutions (CP&S).

Position Requirements

Knowledge Preferred:

• Manufacturing Strategy & Operations – Familiarity with shop floor operations, equipment, production process and strong understanding of strategic levers to improve plant network efficiency, reduce cost-to-serve, and optimize manufacturing footprints.
• Operations Excellence – Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM to drive throughput, reduce waste, and improve asset productivity.
• Maintenance & Reliability – Familiarity with best practices in preventive/predictive maintenance, asset reliability programs, and uptime optimization strategies.
• Manufacturing Quality – Exposure to manufacturing quality systems, root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) tracking.
• Contract Manufacturing Strategy – Experience supporting make-vs-buy decisions, managing external manufacturing partners, and evaluating outsourcing opportunities.
• M&A Integration & Separation – Understanding of manufacturing-related due diligence, synergy assessment, and integration planning during M&A activities.
• Network Optimization – Involvement in footprint rationalization, manufacturing network design, or supply chain network optimization projects
• Project Management – Experience in planning and managing end-to-end implementations, coordinating with stakeholders, managing timelines, and ensuring successful project execution
  
  

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to break down complex operational challenges.
• Ability to synthesize manufacturing data and convert it into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.
• Team player with the flexibility to work across a range of industries and project types.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver engagements, support project and client management, and produce high-quality deliverables.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication across various scenarios and audiences.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from Tier 1 colleges
• MBA in Operations (Preferred)
  
  

• Prior relevant work experience aligned with the required knowledge and skills
• Senior Associate: 4-7 years of experience