Senior Managing Consultant - Manufacturing & Operations (Wayfinders Consulting)

Position Overview

The role is for a Senior Managing Consultant specializing in manufacturing and operations within Fujitsu's Supply Chain Transformation & Operations Excellence practice.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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