Senior Production Planner – Manufacturing Consulting

About the role

Infosys Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Production Planning for the Manufacturing practice. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, the consultant will work with clients in automotive, aerospace, defense and industrial product sectors to drive transformation of manufacturing facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagements at manufacturing clients to modernize facilities with new technologies, improving throughput, quality, cost efficiency and sustainability.
• Conduct interviews, workshops and walkthroughs with subject‑matter experts to elicit and document business requirements.
• Analyze and map key manufacturing and supply‑chain processes such as engineering, production, quality control, procurement, planning, distribution and warranty.
• Develop business cases and data models to support transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional client teams and Infosys delivery streams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to thought‑leadership publications.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, preferably in automotive, aerospace, defense or industrial products.
• Strong understanding of discrete and continuous manufacturing processes and supply‑chain dynamics.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and work with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Required skills

• Manufacturing process knowledge (engineering, production, quality, procurement, planning, distribution).
• Supply‑chain analysis and redesign.
• Consulting methodology and stakeholder management.