Director, Supply Chain Manufacturing (Automotive/Manufacturing)
KPMG LLP · Chicago, IL
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Travel
- 80%
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
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A director-level manufacturing role at KPMG LLP (industrial) in Chicago, IL.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 80% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $96k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$145k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 59%
- Automation 53%
- Lean 50%
- New product launch 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- Cost reduction 26%
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Experienced /
Sr. Manager / Director
Director, Supply Chain Manufacturing (Automotive/Manufacturing)
Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI
138897
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The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
KPMG is currently seeking a Director in Supply Chain for our Consulting practice.
Responsibilities
- ◆Drive engagement delivery and lead key business development activities for our supply chain advisory services including targeting key C- level clients, proposing our services and closing opportunities
- ◆Lead/co-lead highly skilled client and KPMG work teams throughout the project lifecycle by leveraging our supply chain approaches/frameworks and ensuring timely execution of project deliverables
- ◆Manage and execute end to end supply chain planning related to manufacturing at multiple US and International sites
- ◆Lead on-site project teams in the execution of complex material movement and flow
- ◆Assist Partners with practice administration including resource allocation, career development of staff and other people management decisions
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum eight years of recent experience in leading complex Supply Chain projects and teams with a particular focus on Manufacturing including Tier 1 Suppliers and local OEM
- ✓Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in finance, engineering, operations research, or a related field; MBA/MS from an accredited college/university preferred
- ✓Previously responsible for the complex management and movement of materials
- ✓Have deep experience with industrial materials management in the supply chain eco system
- ✓Prior industry experience in industrial or automotive manufacturing
- ✓Ability to travel up to 80%
- ✓Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification , standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .
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