Senior Managing Consultant - Manufacturing & Operations (Wayfinders Consulting)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Managing Consultant to join our Supply Chain Transformation & Operations Excellence practice. This role is ideal for a team leader with a strong background in manufacturing strategy, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transformation projects across manufacturing strategy, plant operations, quality systems, and digital enablement.
• Build and sustain client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
• Together with practice leadership, shape the Manufacturing & Operations consulting offering, including methodologies, accelerators, and thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop high-performing consulting teams with deep domain expertise.
• Collaborate with digital, supply chain, and sustainability practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive go-to-market strategy and participate in business development efforts including proactive proposals, RFPs, and executive presentations.
• Build a robust pipeline of opportunities across sectors such as industrials, automotive, aerospace, and consumer products.
• Meet or exceed revenue, margin, and growth targets.

Required Skills & Experience

• Consulting & Industry Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in management consulting or industry roles with a focus on manufacturing and operations.
  • Experience in manufacturing strategy, lean operations, quality systems, and plant performance improvement.
  • Experience leading transformation projects at manufacturing sites and across global operations networks.
  • Familiarity with mid-market and large enterprises ($1B–$20B+), including global and multi-site operations.
• Executive Engagement:
  • Proven ability to engage and influence manufacturing and operations leaders.
  • Experience working with site-level leadership as well as corporate operations executives.
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills tailored to technical and executive audiences.
• Technical & Digital Knowledge:
  • Understanding of smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, MES, IoT, and digital twin technologies.
  • Familiarity with operational analytics, quality management systems (QMS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and manufacturing ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor etc).
  • Knowledge of AI, robotics, and automation technologies.
  • Industry experience in discrete manufacturing companies.

Core Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Client Relationship Management
• Change Management
• Innovation & Thought Leadership
• Communication & Storytelling
• Results Orientation

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is estimated at $168,000 to $216,000 USD. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a short-term incentive based on company results and individual performance.

About the Role

Wayfinders is Fujitsu’s new business and technology management consulting firm built for the AI era. The mission of Wayfinders is to help customers define how they should harness the power of technology to outperform their peers and drive new frontiers of growth and profitability. We help customers from opportunity to outcome; we work with them to develop their strategy, implement it at scale, and maximize their return on investment. We do all this by weaving AI into our consulting process and building our customers’ capabilities so they can leverage AI at scale across their enterprise.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this role include:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications in relevant areas such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Project Management.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Benefits

At Fujitsu, we recognize the importance of employee well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee assistance programs
• Training and development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with occasional travel required for client engagements.