Principle Consultant Operations Excellence (m/f/d)

• Stuttgart, München, Wolfsburg, Berlin, Deutschlandweit, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf

• Consulting; Operations & Supply Chains

What makes our consulting company unique is the mindset of our people: curious, adventurous, and driven by innovation. P3 consultants take on responsibility early in their careers, working directly with clients in management consulting, across a wide range of technology topics, and in the development of scalable IT solutions.

Make every project your own. Openness to new, innovative, and unconventional approaches, short decision-making paths, a culture of mutual respect, and the power of strong synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and a successful company – worldwide.

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• You lead complex consulting programs in the areas of Operational Excellence, production optimization, and industrialization.
• You act as a strategic sparring partner for our clients’ senior management.
• You take end-to-end responsibility for projects – from analysis and concept development to implementation and sustainable integration.
• You build long-term client relationships and further develop existing accounts.
• You develop and implement OPEX/Lean programs, production systems, value streams, and KPI frameworks.
• You manage industrialization, ramp-up, and maturity assurance projects in compliance with VDA and IATF standards.
• You analyze and optimize production processes, capacities, cost structures, and supply chains.
• You develop business cases, scenarios, and strategic decision-making frameworks.
• You further develop P3’s methodology in Operations & Industrialization.
• You create and establish new service offerings, publications, and best practices.
• You mentor and support the development of Senior Consultants and Consultants.

• You bring at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting or in senior operations/industrialization roles within the automotive industry.
• You have a proven track record of leading large-scale or strategically significant projects.
• You have demonstrated success in at least two of the following areas:
• Production optimization / Lean / Operational Excellence
• Industrialization of components or systems (mechanical, electrical, or high-voltage)
• Ramp-up and launch management
• Supplier development and production relocations
• You possess a deep understanding of automotive-specific standards and methodologies (e.g., VDA, PPAP, IATF, maturity models, Run@Rate).
• You have strong analytical and strategic capabilities, including quantitative, structural, and conceptual problem-solving skills.
• You are highly proficient in the classic consulting toolkit, including hypothesis-driven problem solving, storylining, and steering board management.
• You are able to transform operational challenges into sustainable transformation programs.
• You demonstrate executive presence and communicate confidently with senior management and C-level stakeholders.
• You think entrepreneurially, take ownership, and have a strong drive to shape and create impactful outcomes.
• You lead in a collaborative manner, set clear priorities, and make decisive decisions.
• You bring a high willingness to travel and a high degree of flexibility.

• Freely choose your place of residence anywhere in Germany
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Pragmatic and lean internal processes
• Freedom to choose your manager
• A work environment free from micromanagement
• Company pension scheme
• Healthy food options
• Fitness offerings
• Parking facilities
• Team events
• Employee discounts
• Personal and professional development opportunities

Your Move

Think this role is for you? Then let’s talk. Apply now and tell us what drives you — we care more about how you think than about ticking every box.