Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity with a leading private equity firmThe role offers hands-on exposure to portfolio companies across industrialsAbout Our Client Our client is one of the leading private equity firms, with a strong track record of backing and scaling high-quality businesses across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, consumer, financial services, technology and new economy. The firm is known for its active value-creation approach and works closely with portfolio company leadership teams to unlock growth, improve operating performance and build scalable, institutionally run businesses.The firm has a dedicated portfolio operations / value creation team that partners with portfolio companies on high-impact transformation initiatives across revenue growth, cost optimisation, manufacturing excellence, procurement, supply chain, working capital improvement, organisational effectiveness and EBITDA expansion.Job Description The ideal candidate should currently be working with a Tier 1 strategy consulting firm, and should have meaningful project experience in sectors such as:ManufacturingIndustrialsAuto / auto componentsEMS / electronics manufacturingAdvanced manufacturingEngineering productsIndustrial equipmentChemicals / process manufacturingEnergy transition / batteries / EV ecosystem They should ideally be engineers by education and should have 1-2 years of pre-MBA shop floor / plant / manufacturing operations experience before moving into consulting.The Successful Applicant The candidate will work as part of the portfolio operations / value creation team and will help drive transformation across portfolio companies.Key responsibilities will include:Partnering with portfolio company promoters, CEOs, COOs, CFOs, plant heads and functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities.Leading operational diagnostics across manufacturing plants, supply chains, procurement functions and commercial operations.Driving initiatives across manufacturing excellence, plant productivity, throughput improvement, quality improvement, yield improvement, cost reduction and working capital optimisation.Supporting transformation programs in sectors such as manufacturing, industrials, EMS, auto, batteries, engineering products and advanced manufacturing.Designing and executing value creation roadmaps with clear milestones, owners, timelines and measurable business impact.Working closely with investment teams to identify operational upside during diligence and post-investment planning.Building governance mechanisms, dashboards and review cadences to track transformation delivery.Engaging with CXOs and operating teams to ensure implementation, not just strategy design.Supporting initiatives across procurement, S&OP, supply chain, capacity utilisation, manpower productivity, vendor management and EBITDA improvement.What's on Offer This role offers the candidate a high-quality transition from consulting into private equity portfolio operations, with the opportunity to drive real business outcomes across multiple portfolio companies.The candidate will get:Exposure to one of the leading PE platforms.Direct access to promoters, CEOs, CXOs and operating leaders.Opportunity to work across manufacturing, industrials, EMS, auto and advanced manufacturing businesses.A role that combines strategy, operations and execution.Ownership of high-impact transformation workstreams.Ability to use their engineering and shop floor experience in a broader value creation context.Faster learning curve than a traditional consulting role.Long-term career path in PE portfolio operations / value creation.Quote job refJN-062026-7032943Job summaryFunctionBanking & Financial ServicesSub SectorVenture Capital & Private EquityWhat is your area of specialisation?Financial ServicesLocationMumbaiJob TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-062026-7032943
