Senior Consultant (m/f/d) – Organizational Efficiency & Workforce Optimization - Focus Production

A leading MedTech company is launching a major Operational Excellence initiative in  and is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to drive the organizational restructuring and workforce optimization within its production. The primary goal is to increase organizational efficiency and reduce indirect headcount across multiple production sites in the field of blue and white collar. 

Start:  December 2025 / January 2026

Duration: 6+ months

Remote/On-Site: Remote and onsite

Workload: Full-time

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Analyze the current organizational setup across production and production-related functions
• Develop and implement concepts for the reduction of indirect labor and optimization of organizational layers in production
• Redesign leadership structures and define optimal spans of control to enhance efficiency and transparency
• Identify redundant roles and streamline support and administrative functions in alignment with business needs
• Support HR and management in planning and executing workforce restructuring measures
• Build visibility on cost drivers, capacity utilization, and role accountability
• Define clear governance and reporting structures for sustainable organizational control
• Act as a sparring partner for senior leadership in organizational design and transformation decisions
• Prepare and accompany the implementation of organizational changes across sites

YOUR TALENTS

• Know How in TPM, Production Optimization, Intralogistics, Qualitymanagement, Production Planning, Scrap Rate Reduction
• Experience in a consultancy with focus on operational efficiency / production optimization 
• Several years of experience in organizational restructuring, workforce optimization, or operational excellence within industrial environments
• Proven track record in headcount reduction projects or organizational transformation in manufacturing or MedTech sectors
• Strong understanding of production structures, support functions, and efficiency levers in complex organizations
• Proficiency in organizational design, capacity analysis, and cost structure assessment
• Experienced in collaborating within international matrix organizations
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on implementation mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior management level
• Fluent in English, no German required. 

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