Consultant, Manufacturing - United States

*This role can be based anywhere in the US

Allow us to introduce ourselves

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability, enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, and Financial Services industries.

With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.

At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. We have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and, thus, we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our Industrial & Manufacturing Industry Team in the United States / Canada region as a Consultant. You will deliver work on complex client engagements to reduce operational risks, develop safety leadership and culture, and enhance systems and capabilities for safety and risk management.

Responsibilities will include:

Consulting project delivery

This will be your primary focus. You will be expected to gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, manage projects, present results to clients, facilitate workshops and implement recommendations in collaboration with client team members. You will work with the support of experienced dss+ Managers and Industry subject-matter experts to deliver client outcomes. You will manage projects or workstreams on large engagements, including coordinating the work of team members, managing delivery to cost, quality and financial requirements.

Business Development Support

 This involves supporting the leadership by proactively identifying opportunities for follow on work on your projects and developing marketing materials and proposals.

IP Development

Help develop differentiated points of view / articles to help position DSS in the market

People development
Be an inspiring contributor and motivated team member on projects, working collaboratively with project team members and upholding DSS core values. People development expectations will take on more significance for more experienced applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industrial or consulting experience, in operational, risk management or safety/process roles.

• Industrial sector experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry

• Skilled in analytical problem-solving, well-developed Excel skills

• Skilled in communication and using data to narrate a compelling story on PowerPoint; Ability with other visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI a plus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to impactfully interact with clients at all levels. Workshop facilitation experience would be beneficial

• Experience of managing projects would be beneficial

• Fluency in both written and spoken English

• Availability to travel up to 75 % of time

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sciences, or Business-related fields. MBA or master’s will be a plus

At the highest level, you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - https://www.consultdss.com/about/core-values/.

Use what you know about the Manufacturing Industry to drive growth among a strong existing portfolio and new dss+ clients.

Keep your sights on the big picture, overseeing program delivery, developing client relationships, leading cross-team initiatives and developing promising talent.

Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss+ IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.

Become recognized as a Manufacturing Industry subject-matter expert and trusted thought partner within dss+ and to our clients.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.

Because we're 100% Purpose and mission driven – dedicated to protecting, transforming, and sustaining positive change – this role, and the resources you'll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.

At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. This is, above all, an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

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