PEPI: Senior Director, Operations & Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Company: Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 22, 2025

Job Description:

PEPI: Senior Director, Operations & Manufacturing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementSenior Director: Operations & Manufacturing(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) - Operations team. With more than 10,000 professionals based across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.A&M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice, with offices throughout the US, focuses on serving upper middle market and large cap private equity firms who have engaged A&M to help improve operating results at their portfolio companies. The companies we serve are upper middle market in the $50 million to $1 billion plus range.Private Equity Focused ProfessionalsWe bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. We provide private equity clients with a broad continuum of knowledge and tools for cost improvements, transformations, mergers, acquisitions and carve-outs.A&M's Operations professionals assist our clients in analyzing manufacturing operations, supply chain and distribution channels, procurement, SG&A operations and sales force effectiveness for potential value creation opportunities and to help drive them during our client's ownership. From our thorough fact-based analysis, we assess state of operations, identify key risks to investment and quantify potential EBITDA improvement plans for the buyer and seller.The PEPI Operations group is a growing business targeting high growth in the next two to four years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and build leadership skills. The leadership team is focused on providing development opportunities, training and exposure to international business assignments.Key Responsibilities:We are seeking individuals that can lead and deliver large, complex client engagements, working closely with PE leadership to identify, design, and implement creative business solutions for their portfolio companies. Senior Directors frequently lead the following types of engagements:

• Performance Improvement Initiatives: Lead multifaceted manufacturing and supply chain engagement to evaluate, identify and implement operational and financial performance improvements to private equity-owned businesses. This includes leading manufacturing performance improvement turnarounds and transformations as well as evaluating and implementing the following: manufacturing 4-wall performance improvement strategies, factory footprint optimization, make vs. buy strategies, pre-acquisition operations due diligence, and others.
• Business Development: Drive business growth by delivering best-in-class client engagements and results, leveraging senior relationships, and collaborating with the global A&M PEPI team and other service lines to evaluate client needs, develop effective proposals and deliver on client commitments.
• Client Engagement: Advise private equity firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible performance improvement programs and the capability to execute and deliver the required financial results across various industry sectors.Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy REQUIRED
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 plus years of a successful track record with a blend of manufacturing operational and commercial skills, preferably with networks across the Private Equity community.
  • Communication Skills: An effective communicator who can engage with leadership teams, both Private Equity and Portfolio company, in high-pressure situations. Ability to build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to evaluate cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities. Ability to quality check financial and operational models.
  • Leadership: Experience in leading teams, managing multiple stakeholders, and driving results around executable solutions.
  • Integrity: Driven by values and integrity, with the ability to build confidence and lead by example.
  • Travel: Regular travel, up to 80%.This role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, including performance improvement and operational due diligence, large scale transformation, and interim management. The Senior Director will be instrumental in evaluating cost reduction, leading post-acquisition implementation, and developing detailed points of view during the diligence/assessment process.The salary range is $175,000--$250,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.Benefits SummaryRegular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal.
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