Management Consultant (Contract)-Routing/Transportation
Synergetics has a project that will be launching in the next six weeks. We are seeking Routing/transportation experienced consultants that have experience dispatching work teams to repair heavy duty large facility appliances, have conducted time studies while on ride alongs, process optimization experience, knowledge of heavy machinery maintenance, implementation of new processes, and Lean Six Sigma Improvement Process. The goal is to improve and maximize the jobs of field technicians using routing, maps, and customer information to determine the most efficient and productive scheduling, you will do this my analyzing relevant data, time studies, process mapping and improvement, and making certain they have the tools required for their vehicles. The project are based in the industrial manufacturing with locations nationwide. This position is remote and requires travel Monday through Friday to the onsite location of the client.
The consultants we are looking for will have practical consulting experience and are looking for experiential projects. At Synergetics, we know what it takes to be successful in our line of work – our people! Our foundation as an implementation consulting firm is built upon a core set of values and business ethics – honesty, authenticity, respect, trust, and teamwork. We embody them in everything we do. We are growing and searching for talent. If you are an experienced Supply Chain Senior Consultant - let us connect and see if we are a fit.
Who We Are?
Synergetics Installations Worldwide is owner-led and is one of the most respected firms in the management consulting industry. For nearly five decades, we have partnered with small- and mid-sized businesses to some of the world’s largest and most respected Fortune 500 enterprises.
Job Summary
As a consultant, you will help develop and deliver customized approaches to the client that meets our client’s specific needs. We are a boutique firm, so everyone gets their hands dirty. We all do analysis and create PowerPoints; we expect deep analysis and creative solutions from each of our team members. We implement practical solutions to help the client to do more with what they have and innovative solutions to take advantage of techniques and technologies they have not tried.
Position overview:
Work with client organizations to enhance our client's routing/maintenance teams and processes. These initiatives will be accomplished through strategic planning. Project Management experience in a team environment is required. Job location is client dependent and is considered as remote, so 100% travel availability is also required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Identify clients’ problems, opportunities, and risks associated with this distinct part of their operation
- Gather and analyze relevant data, conduct client and vendor interviews, time studies, ride alongs and visit facilities.
- Develop and evaluate alternative strategies to achieve specific savings objectives. Develop reports and performance metrics and present findings to client management and implementation teams.
- Work with clients to develop and implement tools, systems, and process solutions and improvements. Provide training, coaching, and process documentation.
- Work in a hands-on mode until all alternatives are examined through extensive analyses and all procedural work streams are in place and fully functioning.
Required Experience and Skills - 10 years experience required
- Transportation Management, Fleet Ops, DDS Ops
- Dispatch and Routing
- Maintenance of heavy machinery knowledge
- Minimum green belt certified
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering with emphasis on Inventory Management. Masters degree preferred.
Additional Skills / Experience Desired: APICS, CPIM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma or other certification
Other Requirements
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel – including data extraction, statistical review, modelling
- Excellent communication and presentation ability including PowerPoint expertise
- Familiarity with process mapping
We would appreciate it if you would apply, and we get to know one another and see if there is a fit. If anything, we have made a connection!
It is the policy of Synergetics not to discriminate against any applicant, or any current team member because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.