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Cargill seeks a Senior Consultant to lead high-impact initiatives across its manufacturing operations. You will assess plant performance, analyze data, and design solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in food and agricultural production. Partnering with cross-functional leaders, you'll drive process optimization, implement best practices, and manage complex projects from discovery through execution. You will mentor junior team members, support change management, and ensure safety and compliance remain central. This role offers global exposure, strong learning opportunities, and the chance to influence Cargill's contribution to food security worldwide. Responsibilities Lead assessments of Cargill manufacturing sites to identify efficiency, quality, and cost-improvement opportunities Analyze operational and financial data to develop actionable insights and recommendations Design and implement process improvements using Lean Six Sigma and best-practice methodologies Manage end-to-end consulting projects, including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive change and ensure adoption of solutions Support sustainability and safety initiatives aligned with Cargill's global standards Prepare and deliver clear presentations and reports to senior stakeholders Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing and methodology development Required Skills Manufacturing operations analysis Process improvement Lean Six Sigma Data analysis and reporting Project management Supply chain optimization ERP/MES familiarity Stakeholder management Change management Regulatory and quality compliance