Manufacturing Operations Analyst - Houston, TX

About EFESO Americas

EFESO Management Consultants is a global operations consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve operational excellence by optimizing performance, enhancing productivity, and driving sustainable growth. With 900+ consultants around the globe, we bring deep industry expertise and execution-focused consulting to accelerate growth, efficiency, and innovation.

 In the Americas, we partner with organizations across a broad spectrum of industries—including Energy, Chemicals, Consumer Goods & Retail, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, and Private Equity — delivering strategy execution and operational excellence tailored to both regional and global challenges.

 Our global reach, cross-industry insights, and hands-on approach ensure that businesses achieve real, lasting transformation in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Working in tandem with business leaders from global brands, mid-sized companies, and private equity, we drive transformation through 1,500+ projects annually in over 75 countries. This is powered by deep industry expertise and a commitment to lasting impact. Visit www.efeso.com/americas to learn more.

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Type of role: Full-Time 
• Location: Houston,Texas. No Relocation is offered
• Travel: Consulting roles will require travel up to 80% travel, usually, Monday through Thursday on a weekly basis . When not traveling you are able to work from home virtually, unless traveling to company office. (travel is dependent on client requirements/needs) 
• Work Authorization: Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. 

Role:

The Analyst role requires working collaboratively with consulting teams and clients to execute operational and performance improvement projects of varying size and complexity across multiple industries. This role will utilize research and analytical tools and apply improvement principles and processes to drive sustainable financial and operational results for our clients. Analysts will participate in assessing client business opportunities, designing change strategies, assessing stakeholder impacts and organizational readiness, recommending and/or implementing appropriate communication, training, and behavioral change solutions, and measuring effectiveness to enhance organization, group, and individual performance.
 

Responsibilities:

• Work with workstream lead and/or project manager to analyze data, evaluate results, and develop recommendations and road maps for assigned workstream / area.
• Perform studies, analyze data, evaluate results, to identify performance gaps and work to develop and 
• Implement interventions in a myriad of industrial and support processes including production, maintenance, reliability, supply chain, quality assurance, and/or management systems 
• Design and implement targeted change strategies including identification of change impacts to people, process, policy, and structure, stakeholder identification and alignment, appropriate communication and feedback loops, success measures, training, and long-term sustainability 
• Coach front line leaders and shop floor hourly staff on new installed processes, systems and tools 
• Maintain effective partnerships with key cross functional leaders, human resources, change sponsors, and project team members 
• Build collaborative relationship with the leadership team

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical), Operations Management or a related field. 
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in Process Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations environment: Energy, Chemicals, Oil & Gas: internships in related industry can count as experience
• Ability to work in heavy industrial locations/sites: Chemical Plant, Refineries, Mines 

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Work experience in Consumer Goods & Retail, Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Industrial Manufacturing, Transportation, Automotive, and Private Equity will be considered

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and escalate issues appropriately    

Compensation:

The wage range for these roles considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; years of experience and training; level brought in, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of any range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range is $80,000- $120,000 USD, based on level identified in the interview process.

Featured Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, Benefits includes medical and dental coverage, yearly bonus, 401(k) plan, PTO, observed holidays and more.

Company Statement

EFESO Management Consultants provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.