CareerPlan

Private Equity Performance Improvement Operations Manager

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$124k–$198k2026-08-06 → 2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead operational excellence and performance improvement initiatives for private equity portfolio companies, focusing on EBITDA, synergies, and enterprise value capture.

Role type

Senior IC operations manager (performance improvement)

Builds

Operational improvement initiatives and value-creation strategies for private equity clients

Domain

Private Equity / Manufacturing & Distribution / Operations Strategy

Required skills

Operations management, Lean Six Sigma, footprint optimization, supply chain management, SIOP, advanced analytical skills, MS Excel proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, executive-level communication

Preferred skills

Private Equity client experience, M&A deals, Power BI, Tableau, manufacturing experience

Technologies

MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Lean, Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Engage with private equity firms and corporate leaders to execute value-creation strategies; analyze and implement operational improvement initiatives; develop solutions and manage resources for execution; create executive-level deliverables; conduct detailed assessments of manufacturing and distribution operations to implement productivity and cost reduction improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC