Manager – Consulting Remote (U.S.) | Weekly Client-Site Travel About Continuum Continuum Performance Management Consulting designs and implements operational improvements for distribution and manufacturing clients across North America. Its core practice is labor management program implementation and engineered labor standards. The firm also delivers: Operational assessments and improvement roadmaps Facility design and layout optimization Network strategy and site selection Operational due diligence for acquisitions and investments Continuum serves Fortune 500 clients in apparel, pharmaceuticals, food and grocery, automotive, and home goods, and was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000. Position Summary Continuum is seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Manager to lead the development and execution of optimization, strategy, design, and performance improvement programs across Fortune 500 client supply chains. In this role leaders will provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and operational leadership across large-scale distribution and manufacturing initiatives to client leadership and Continuum engineering and consulting resources. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, executive teams, and consulting partners to architect and implement data-driven process improvements, guide organizational transformation efforts, and champion operational excellence. Leveraging advanced industrial engineering methodologies, you will play a critical role in shaping client performance frameworks, leading project execution, and mentoring engineering talent to drive measurable, enterprise-level value. Role Description This is a full-time remote role. Associates hired into these positions will be responsible for leading a wide range of strategic and tactical initiatives for Continuum clients including performance improvement implementations, operational optimization initiatives, network optimization and strategy projects, facility design and network expansion efforts, and people, process, system enhancements for leading clients and customers within distribution and manufacturing networks The ideal candidate for this position will succeed in this role if they have both knowledge and technical depth about the company and the industry. This is essential as they will be a pivotal leader in the decision making process, spearheading critical client initiatives and supporting multiple resources across different project teams when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end design and deployment of strategic, high-impact client initiatives. Partner with executive leadership to define strategic goals and exceed client project deliverables and expectations. Oversee engineering and project teams to ensure alignment with scope, timeline, and business objectives Mentor Continuum resources and assets to support project success and Associate professional development. Serve as a subject matter expert on operational best practices and technology-enabled process improvements. Guide project and client deliverables supporting Continuum's culture of excellence, innovation, value and success.

Qualifications

Strong Communication skills Experience in Supply Chain, Distribution, & Manufacturing Optimization Proficiency in Process Improvement methodologies Ability to analyze and optimize complex systems Knowledge of supply chain management principles Proven leadership experience in industrial engineering, operations, or technical program management within manufacturing or distribution environments. Deep expertise in supply chain optimization and transformation project execution. Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site or enterprise-scale transformation projects. Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with data analysis, supply chain systems, change management and operational improvement. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field