PEPI: Director, OperationsProcess Industry Team (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS) - 202001880-OTHLOC-Cj1bYfwd

DescriptionAlvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementPEPI: Director, Operations-Process Industry Team(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)Alvarez and Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. AandM is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Chemicals Team in various locations throughout the U.S.With more than 8,500 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and a hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with stakeholders to tackle complex business issues and maximize value.The AandM PEPI Process Industry Team serves middle market and large cap private equity firms across the investment lifecycle - from pre-acquisition / due diligence services to post-merger integration, to driving performance improvement at portfolio companies.Our PEPI Process Industry services include:

Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve-Out Assessment; Interim Management; Post-Merger Integration; IT

Commercial Excellence: Revenue Enhancement; Margin Management; Complexity Reduction; Salesforce Effectiveness

Operational Improvement: Rapid Results; Operational and Process Improvement; Cost Optimization; Procurement and Sourcing; OEE Optimization

Capital Efficiency: Asset Reliability and Productivity; Supply Chain and Inventory Management; Asset Care PlanningOur PEPI Process Industry Team Focus includes:

Feedstocks, Commodity Chemicals and Plastics

Specialty Chemicals and Materials

Food and Beverage

Basic Process Industries (paper, textiles, etc.)

Pharma and Life SciencesWe offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The PEPI Process Industry Team is focused on providing career development, training and exposure to international business assignments.Professional experience:

Hands on consulting experience in several of the service areas listed above

Experience leading teams through a time-sensitive project by structuring a performance improvement plan and managing the process through to completion

Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, facts and discussions with clients

Developing findings and making strategic recommendations

Working with clients directly to implement strategic and operational recommendationsProfessional skills:

Team player

Strong written, oral and analytical skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Structured project management (time, team and work-stream's management)

Initiative and drive

Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality

Flexible, creative and critical thinking skills

Client relationship buildingQualifications:

10 years of experience implementing operating and cost improvement programs and/or commercial and margin management improvements

MBA and/or Masters in Science/Engineering from a top-tier school with good to excellent financial analytical skills

Previous experience with a recognized strategy or operations consulting firm strongly preferred

Hands-on industry experience strongly preferred (e.g. chemicals, energy, plastics, industrial, agribusiness/food, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, materials paper/textile/roll goods, pulp, coal, base metals, rubber, wood/wood products)

Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time

Experience working with PE and/or PE relationships a plus

Open to all U.S. locationsThe salary range is $150,000 - $225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, AandM offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.Alvarez and Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hoursRegular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez and Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, ADandD, 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 and Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. For more information regarding AandM's benefits programs click here: https://careers.alvarezandmarsal.com/pages/work-well-live-well#LI-JB1Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity