At EFESO, we help leading Nordic companies improve performance across manufacturing, operations, and supply chains. We work hands-on with management teams and operational leaders to deliver measurable results through Operations Excellence, Value Chain transformation, and Industrial AI. 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 You are an experienced professional who combines deep industry understanding with strong delivery capability. You are likely to have: 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 We value industry credibility, personal drive, and a solution-oriented mindset over a specific consulting pedigree or an exact MAKE-vs-Value-Chain profile. 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 Experience with WCOM, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, S&OP/IBP, Industry 4.0, advanced analytics, or Industrial AI is considered an advantage. We offer: 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 At EFESO, you will not be sitting on the sidelines. You will lead real projects, work alongside experienced consultants, and help create measurable value for our clients.