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Consultant - Operations Excellence Program

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McKinsey & Company

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Hamburg

AI generated summary

  • You must have a master's degree, experience in operations topics, proven leadership, mobility for European assignments, and strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills in English.
  • You will solve client problems, conduct analyses, refine recommendations, and gain operations expertise through training and hands-on projects across various industry segments.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree and exceptional academics required
  • Initial experience in an operational topic (e.g., lean manufacturing or lean services, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, process optimization, product development or purchasing)
  • Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities
  • Mobility and enthusiasm for taking on European assignments during the work week
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and local office language

Responsibilities

  • You will play an active role in problem solving for clients including identifying issues, forming hypotheses, designing, and conducting analyses, and synthesizing conclusions into recommendations.
  • As part of our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will work on client engagements in the same way as any other McKinsey consultant.
  • You will gain leading edge operations and consultancy skills, primarily through on-the-job coaching, which will be complemented by the OEP’s structured capability-building program.
  • During your first few years with the firm, you will serve as a junior practice specialist on multiple client engagements and work with a number of colleagues and clients in a range of industry and operations service lines.
  • You will acquire the necessary knowledge and expertise to help companies achieve excellence in their operations.
  • Along with other members of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts.
  • You will follow a curriculum based on operations excellence themes and will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.
  • Upon completion of the program, successful consultants will join our global group of leading experts in operational excellence.

FAQs

What is the Operations Excellence Program (OEP)?

The Operations Excellence Program (OEP) is a two-year initiative designed for junior consultants, focusing on developing leading-edge operations and consultancy skills through on-the-job coaching and structured capability-building.

Where will I be based as a consultant?

You will be based in one of our European offices as part of our Operations Practice.

What type of training will I receive during the program?

You will receive advanced training in one of six specific areas of operations, including manufacturing, product development, purchasing, service operations, supply chain management, or capital excellence.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need a master’s degree with exceptional academics, along with initial experience in an operational topic such as lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process optimization.

Is previous work experience required for this position?

While initial experience in an operational topic is required, the program is geared towards developing your skills in the field, so significant prior experience is not a prerequisite.

Will I have the opportunity to work with different industries during the program?

Yes, you will work on multiple client engagements across various industries and operations service lines throughout your time in the program.

What are the career prospects after completing the OEP?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will join a global group of leading experts in operational excellence, with opportunities to advance at various levels within McKinsey.

What language skills are necessary for applying?

You must be able to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and the local office language, both verbally and in writing.

Are there opportunities for functional training during the program?

Yes, as a member of the OEP community, you will dedicate many days to functional training and knowledge development under the leadership of our operations experts.

What should I include in my application?

Your application should include your CV and transcripts from high school, university, etc., indicating all relevant grades.

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McKinsey & Company

Business Consulting and Services

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1926
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as a breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.

Benefits

  • Occupational Accident Insurance

  • Mental Health Care

  • Vision Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Retiree Health & Medical

  • Disability Insurance

  • Dental Insurance