Consultant - Operations Excellence Program

Consultant - Operations Excellence Program

Location: London

Country: GB

Company: McKinsey & Company

Application Deadline: 2026-09-10

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Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You are someone who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture—embracing hard tasks, resilience in setbacks, and persistence in finding solutions.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we offer resources, mentorship, and opportunities to accelerate your leadership development. Our colleagues are deeply invested in your growth, providing apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure to enhance your skills uniquely.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our culture promotes growth through structured programs, feedback, and a fast-paced learning environment where you own your development.
• A voice that matters: Your ideas and contributions are valued from day one, impacting our work and outcomes.
• Global community: Collaborate with colleagues from 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, fostering diversity and creativity.
• World-class benefits: Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills, plus comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being.

Your Impact

As a participant in our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will engage in client work similar to other McKinsey consultants, focusing on problem-solving, analysis, and recommendations. You will develop operational and consulting skills through on-the-job coaching and structured training in areas such as manufacturing, product development, purchasing, or supply chain management.

Upon completing the program, successful consultants join our global network of operational excellence experts. You will be based in one of our European offices, working across industries and service lines to help clients achieve operational excellence.

Please submit your application in English, including your CV and transcripts (high school, university, etc.), with all relevant grades.

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Your Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree and exceptional academic record
• Experience in operational topics (e.g., lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, process optimization)
• Leadership experience in work or extracurricular activities
• Willingness to undertake European assignments during the work week
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator in English and local language, both verbally and in writing

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Oil and Gas

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• Master's degree and exceptional academic record
• Experience in operational topics (e.g., lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, process optimization)
• Leadership experience in work or extracurricular activities
• Willingness to undertake European assignments during the work week
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator in English and local language, both verbally and in writing
  
  Who You'll Work With
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You are someone who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture-embracing hard tasks, resilience in setbacks, and persistence in finding solutions. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we offer resources, mentorship, and opportunities to accelerate your leadership development. Our colleagues are deeply invested in your growth, providing apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure to enhance your skills uniquely. When you join us, you will have:
• Continuous learning: Our culture promotes growth through structured programs, feedback, and a fast-paced learning environment where you own your development.
• A voice that matters: Your ideas and contributions are valued from day one, impacting our work and outcomes.
• Global community: Collaborate with colleagues from 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, fostering diversity and creativity.
• World-class benefits: Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills, plus comprehensive benefits supporting your well-being.
Your Impact As a participant in our two-year Operations Excellence Program (OEP), you will engage in client work similar to other McKinsey consultants, focusing on problem-solving, analysis, and recommendations. You will develop operational and consulting skills through on-the-job coaching and structured training in areas such as manufacturing, product development, purchasing, or supply chain management. Upon completing the program, successful consultants join our global network of operational excellence experts. You will be based in one of our European offices, working across industries and service lines to help clients achieve operational excellence.