Manufacturing Consultants TARGUS Group North America - Chicago, IL Location: USA Website: www.targusna.com Company Description: TARGUS Management Consulting AG (TARGUS), a leading consulting firm in Europe is building out its US business, TARGUS Group North America (TNA), using our established position in Europe as a springboard. TNA is a unique opportunity for someone to join a world class company in its early stages of expanding its international footprint. TARGUS practice focus is on operations improvement. Specifically; * Optimized product development, * Reduced material / OEM component costs, * Manufacturing excellence, * Manufacturing network optimization, * Post-merger integration, and, * Lean quality / management / overhead. Our success has been achieved by consistently increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of some of the worlds leading manufacturing companies. Due to our growth, internationally and in the US, TARGUS AG and TNA are recruiting Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Consultants in Europe and the United States. TARGUS AG, headquartered in Duesseldorf, Germany, competes against the very best and biggest consulting firms. Founded in 2001, we have 50+ professionals and a +20% growth rate. 14 of these management consultants are staffed in the USA, 9 of whom commute from Germany on a 14 day rotation. Our immediate goal is to replace these 9 German consultants with full time residents in the USA. This success has been achieved by consistently increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the operations of some of the worlds leading manufacturing companies. Until now, TARGUS business has been primarily concentrated in Europe, with a smaller but very successful practice in the USA. Our US practice has been largely in support of the US subsidiaries of our European clients. We have also been successful in landing new North American clients which will further drive our growth. TARGUS success emanates from its disciplined approach to problem solving that combines detailed analytics and sophisticated tools, applied in a common sense decision making process. Results are precisely measured, achieved and sustained for the long term. The payback period of a TARGUS project is usually between 8-12 months. Or, as a client stated, TARGUS pays for itself! Our management consultants are usually on the client site 5 days / week. They arrive every morning with a zeal that energizes the team and allows him/her to lead the process in an impactful, minimally intrusive manner. At TARGUS, you will be exposed to some of the worlds leading manufacturing companies, be involved in solving complex operational issues that are usually overseen by the CEO of the company or president of the division. You will learn a tremendous amount extremely quickly and benefit from working in a team of committed, client first, individuals, who are always available to help and support your growth. In short, TARGUS works. It works for its clients. It works for the team members who work at TARGUS. We work hard. We achieve results. And we have fun doing so. TARGUS is not for everyone but we invite you to learn more about us to determine where your profile fits in the exciting journey of building our worldwide footprint. We look forward to welcoming you as a new Targonaut. Position Description: The responsibilities of the position have a client and TARGUS focus. These responsibilities serve as the basis for our fact based recommendations and the development of TARGUS exceptional skills pool, tools and processes. Specifically: * Conduct analysis required for data based improvement recommendations. * Lead TARGUS and client teams to identify maximum, sustainable results. * Lead implementation of identified opportunities to achieve sustainable improvements. * Work with the client to identify opportunities beyond the scope of the current project. * Contribute to the crafting, presenting and selling of client projects. * Develop his/her reputation within the client hierarchy and assume account leadership. * Contribute to the development and improvement of TARGUS internal tools and methods. * Support younger TNA colleagues as a coach and mentor. * Actively participant in sustaining and improving the TARGUS spirit and culture. Personal Profile: The individual we are searching for has a combination of management and shop floor operating experience, preferably in an international manufacturing environment. This individual can influence change and lead a team using data, expertise and personal persuasion. His/her success comes from the desire to design and implement the best solutions possible, knowing that success depends on implementation by the client. He / she has an advanced technical degree and the following knowledge, skills and experience: Knowledge / Experience: A background that allows you to recognize where opportunities exist in a clients operations and the experience to know what works. Specifically; * +3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. * Advanced degree in natural sciences, math., econ., computer science, IT or statistics. * Project management experience. * Knowledge/implementation of business intelligence infrastructure and collection and analysis of data sets with Microsoft BI, Tableau or SAS preferred. * Ability to apply Lean / Six Sigma principles preferred but not required. * Mastery of English required with some proficiency in Spanish helpful. * A business degree is preferred but not required. * International experience in preferred but not required Skills: Expertise in operations and leading complex work streams in complicated organizations. Specifically; * Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional environments. * Ability to lead and exert influence without hierarchical authority. * Work independently depending on what the situation requires. * Lead teams and motivate team members to achieve to their maximum capabilities. * Communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing (Word and PowerPoint). * Excellent analytical and conceptual skills. * Attention to detail and accuracy. Attributes: The intellectual curiosity to continuously learn and the confidence to lead a team, knowing you need others to succeed. Specifically; * Respect for the privileged role you play as a coach and team leader. * Confidence in your abilities, recognizing that you need the help of others to succeed. * Intellectual drive to develop new skills and tools for improving client capabilities. * Emotional IQ that allows you to work with all levels of the clients hierarchy. * Openness to constructive dialogue how to achieve the best solution possible. * Willingness to travel 90-100% of the time as project work is on clients site. * Should reside within a 2 hour flight to Chicago plus a reasonable commute to airport. Contact Information: Contact Person: Mike Karwowski Job Type: Full-time Experience: * manufacturing environment and project management: 1 year 21 hours ago - save job