100 Manufacturing jobs in Houlton

**Specialty/Competency:** Operations
**Industry/Sector:** Not Applicable
**Time Type:** Full time
**Travel Requirements:** Up to 60%
At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.
In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
+ Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
+ Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
+ Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
+ Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
+ Effectively mentor others.
+ Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
+ Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
+ Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Our Product Development & Manufacturing (PD&M) Team helps our clients leverage advanced strategies, operational approaches and technologies to innovate, develop and manufacture products and services in a manner that significantly increases operational efficiency and drives new levels of enterprise-wide growth in a connected world.
**Job Requirements and Preferences** :
**Basic Qualifications** :
**Minimum Degree Required** :
Bachelor Degree
**Minimum Years of Experience** :
5 year(s)
**Preferred Qualifications** :
**Degree Preferred** :
Master Degree
**Preferred Fields of Study** :
Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Project Engineering & Management, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Science, Data Processing/Analytics/Science
**Preferred Knowledge/Skills** :
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success in leading or facilitating project management or client consultations in the areas of product development and manufacturing, preferably for a global network of professional services firms, in one of the following core industry sectors including, but not limited to:
+ Industrial: Automotive; Aerospace; Chemicals; Industrial Manufacturing; or, Construction;
+ Technology: Hardware/Electronics; Systems; Software; Semiconductor; or, Telecommunications;
+ Life Sciences: Pharma, Bio Pharma, & Specialty Pharma; Medical Device, Medical Technology & Diagnostics; Generics; or, Animal Health; and,
+ Consumer Markets: Food & Beverage; Goods; or, Vertically Integrated Retail.
Functional Experience:
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Digital Manufacturing Application (MES, CMMS, QMS) Configuration and/or Deployment;
+ Digital Twin;
+ Digital Manufacturing Strategy Development;
+ Digital Manufacturing Blueprint & Design;
+ Digital Manufacturing Control Systems Design & Deployment;
+ Manufacturing Decision Support & Analytics;
+ Machine Connectivity; and,
+ Industrial IoT and Cloud Solutions.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with and a proven record of success to deliver advisory services in the following capability areas:
+ Manufacturing Strategy & Operations;
+ Operations Excellence;
+ Maintenance & Reliability Management; and,
+ Digital Automation.
Demonstrates extensive abilities to lead and manage a diverse team including:
+ Demonstrates the ability to build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships;
+ Possesses advanced problem solving and analysis skills;
+ Possesses advanced spreadsheet, presentation and document development skills;
+ Possesses detailed value case development skills;
+ Possesses the ability to interpret financial statements;
+ Possesses engaging interpersonal skills;
+ Possesses a collaborative and 'can-do' mindset;
+ Possesses financial modeling skills;
+ Possesses the ability to influence and shape thinking of peer level and Director level client resources;
+ Possesses Program/Project leadership skills - ability to lead complex multi-workstream projects;
+ Effectively manages unstructured situations, anticipating client needs and developing solutions;
+ Possesses the ability to develop/coach resources and guide careers of team members;
+ Possesses client presentation skills; and,
+ Possesses proposal & pricing development skills.
Learn more about how we work: does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: