Your mission

We are now strengthening our Nordic team with an experienced consultant on Principal level who knows industrial operations from the inside, either from Discrete Manufacturing or Forest & Packaging Industry. Whether your background is in manufacturing/operations excellence (MAKE) or Value Chain, and whether you come from consulting or from an industrial role, what matters most is your credibility, drive, and ability to deliver real results.

The role

As a Consultant / Senior Consultant at EFESO Nordics, you will:

Deliver and manage client engagements within Operations Excellence (WCOM/TPM/Lean) and/or Value Chain (S&OP, planning, footprint, inventory, cost-to-serve)
Lead project workstreams end-to-end; scoping, delivery, quality, and impact
Coach client teams and junior colleagues in our tandem delivery model
Build trusted, long-term relationships with client stakeholders
Contribute to proposals, business development, and thought leadership in your industry
Apply data and Industrial AI as accelerators of operational excellence

Your profile

10+ years of relevant experience within Discrete Manufacturing or Forest & Packaging industry
A background in either MAKE or Value Chain, both are equally welcome
A track record of delivering measurable operational improvements
At least one clear area of spike expertise, combined with a broad understanding of industrial operations
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, credible from shop floor to boardroom
Experience of project or workstream management, ideally in a consulting environment

Requirements

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management, Engineering, or equivalent, or strong industrial experience that compensates for formal background
Fluent English; Swedish, Finnish, or German at working level is a strong advantage
Proficient in Excel and standard consulting tools
Driver's licence and willingness to travel within the Nordics

Why EFESO Nordics?

The chance to work with leading industrial clients across the Nordic region
A role at the forefront of Operations Excellence and Industrial AI
Mentorship, coaching, and access to EFESO's global expertise (800+ colleagues, incl. ROI-EFESO and ARGO-EFESO)
An open, entrepreneurial, and non-hierarchical culture where you can influence the direction of the company
Competitive terms and genuine long-term development opportunities