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Position Overview

This role requires 100% domestic travel year-round, with consultants typically flying to client sites on Sunday evenings and returning home on Fridays.

At DB&A, we partner with organizations to drive operational excellence through implementation, frontline coaching, and transformational change. Our consultants work directly alongside client teams to improve performance, strengthen leadership behaviors, and deliver measurable business results.

What You'll Do

As a Management Consultant, you will work hands-on with frontline leaders and employees to implement sustainable operational improvements by:

• Executing client goals, objectives, and operational processes through frontline coaching and support.

• Working side-by-side with frontline teams to drive behavioral and management changes that improve performance.

• Evaluating operational processes and resource utilization to identify opportunities for efficiency and performance improvements.

• Building strong client relationships and maintaining effective communication across all levels of the organization.

• Addressing operational challenges directly, providing constructive feedback, and driving accountability.

• Coaching frontline supervisors to become more proactive, effective leaders.

• Increasing employee engagement and facilitating workshops that encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Delivering meaningful metrics and performance data to frontline leadership, middle management, and executives.

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and helping teams implement practical solutions.

• Implementing proven management systems that create long-term operational success.

• Creating an environment where frontline employees and supervisors feel heard and empowered.

• Partnering with middle and senior leadership to remove barriers and create organizational alignment.

• Driving culture change that leads to sustainable, long-lasting results.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 4+ years of direct leadership, supervision, or management experience, preferably within production or manufacturing environments.

• Proven ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance results delivery and client relationship management.

• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of an organization, including executive leadership and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, observational, and numerical reasoning skills, paired with sound business judgment.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, and constantly evolving environments.

• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation capabilities.

• Team-oriented mindset with openness to providing and receiving constructive feedback daily.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

DB&A offers a competitive benefits package, including two medical plan options with 100% employee premium coverage.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Two weeks of paid vacation

• One week of paid PTO

• Paid year-end holiday closure

Career Growth & Advancement

At DB&A, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in employee growth and providing clear advancement opportunities based on performance and contributions.

Management Consultants have access to both a three-tier Consultant Career Track and a Project Manager Career Track, including the opportunity to advance directly from Senior Consultant to Project Manager.

As careers progress, Project Managers may also have opportunities to advance into leadership roles such as Chief of Operations and even become a Shareholder within the organization.

We are proud to build a team of driven, high-performing professionals who are passionate about creating meaningful impact and building long-term, rewarding careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

DB&A is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are equally committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, intimidation, and harassment. All employees are expected to contribute to a workplace culture that promotes dignity, respect, and equal opportunity for everyone.