Operations Consultant

Operations Consultant

LHH Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States (On-site)

Job Title: Operations Consultant (Process Optimization & Systems Implementation)

Location: Gloucester City, NJ 08030 (Fully Onsite)

Schedule: 4-Day Work Week (Fridays Off) Project would start in July

Compensation: $100-$110/hour (Consulting Engagement)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Consultant to partner directly with leadership and drive full-scale operational transformation for a growing engineering/construction organization.

This individual will step into a highly manual environment and take ownership of evaluating current workflows, building and implementing scalable SOPs , and recommending and executing system improvements to support future growth.

This is a hands-on, build-and-execute role -ideal for someone who can not only identify inefficiencies but also implement real, tangible solutions that streamline operations and reduce dependency on leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Process Evaluation & Strategy

• Conduct a full assessment of current operations, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and breakdowns
• Perform root cause analysis to address gaps in workflows and accountability
• Develop a scalable operational roadmap aligned with projected company growth

SOP Development & Implementation

• Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) across:
• Order management
• Purchasing
• Production workflows
• Administrative/back-office functions
• Create structured documentation to ensure consistency and scalability
• Train staff and leadership on newly implemented processes

Systems & Technology Optimization

• Evaluate current tools (QuickBooks, Fulcrum, manual workflows)
• Recommend and lead implementation of ERP or operational systems aligned with future growth
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate paper-based processes

Order-to-Cash Process Improvement

• Streamline the full lifecycle:
• Sales order intake → approval → production → billing → collections
• Improve cross-functional coordination between operations, admin, and leadership
• Implement controls to prevent errors and missed steps

Financial & Operational Planning

• Build and implement budgeting and forecasting frameworks
• Establish KPIs and reporting to improve visibility into operational performance
• Partner with leadership and external CPA to enhance financial processes

Leadership & Change Management

• Work directly with a highly hands-on ownership team to drive change
• Help transition leadership out of day-to-day operational bottlenecks
• Improve structure across administrative functions including AR, payroll, and order processing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Consultant, Process Improvement Consultant, or similar
• Strong background in building SOPs and scaling operations in manual environments
• Experience evaluating and implementing ERP systems (QuickBooks migration strongly preferred)
• Prior experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments highly preferred
• Deep understanding of order-to-cash workflows, purchasing, and production operations
• Experience implementing budgeting and forecasting processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence hands-on leadership teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically (execution-focused)

What This Role Offers

• High-impact role working directly with ownership
• Opportunity to completely transform and modernize operations
• Autonomy to evaluate, recommend, and implement solutions
• 4-day work week (Fridays off)
• Visible, measurable impact on company growth and scalability

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $100.00 to $110.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cassandra Coakley

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.