Consulting

Associate - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job ID: 87927
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Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

You’ll be based in one of our North America offices with a focus in strategy projects. 
Our Operations practice assists our clients in solving complex operational challenges by developing and implementing operational strategies, initiatives and solutions for their most critical problems. 
When you join McKinsey, you are joining a firm whose culture is distinctive and inclusive. We will accelerate your development as a leader to create positive, enduring change in the world.

Your impact within our firm

You will spend a significant part of your time solving complex client problems.  
In this role you will work in teams to collaborate with our clients in order to define new organizational structures, roles and processes across global organizations. This will include gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing recommendations for presentation to client management. 
You will make a meaningful, hands-on contribution to the analysis, design and implementation of business performance approaches, developing tailor-made solutions and working closely with clients to ensure positive impact and sustainable results. In this exciting collaborative culture, you will not only have the opportunity to work directly with clients, you will also share your expertise and insights with colleagues globally, thereby expanding our knowledge and refining our approaches in the manufacturing and supply chain field.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree, preferably in engineering, operations, or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in a high-performance manufacturing/supply chain environment, specifically demonstrating leadership skills in performance improvement & change management
  • Understanding and exposure to manufacturing/supply chain concepts and interest in network design, sales and operations planning (S&OP), inventory, or physical flow management
  • Clear demonstration of having led operational improvements and in managing key transformation factors (e.g., performance management systems, mindsets/behaviors)
  • Demonstrated aptitude for analytics
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
  • Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
  • Comfortable with extensive travel, up to 80%

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Industries
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automotive & Assembly
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Electric Power & Natural Gas
  • Life Sciences
  • Metals & Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Paper & Forest Products
Capabilities
  • Operations
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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $192,000 - $192,000 USD —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

Job Skill Group - CSS Associate
Job Skill Code - ASC - Associate
Function - Operations
Industry - Aerospace & Defense;Automotive & Assembly;Chemicals;Consumer Packaged Goods;Electric Power & Natural Gas;Life Sciences;Metals & Mining;Oil & Gas;Paper & Forest Products
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Wed Jun 26 00:00:00 GMT 2024
LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois 
LinkedIn Posting Country - United States
LinkedIn Job Title - Associate - Manufacturing & Supply Chain
LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Manufacturing;Supply Chain
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate