Careers & professional opportunities

Work with us.

Help clients design better flow, strengthen operations and build lasting capability. Choose where your experience fits.

Find your path.

Three ways to work with Duggan. Tell us what you bring.

Design & implement

Operational Excellence
Consultant

Turn flow design into daily practice.

Teach and implement lean value stream design across manufacturing and office processes. Work alongside leaders and frontline employees. Employee and contractor arrangements are available.

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Lead & coach

Senior
Associate

Put transformation to work.

Bring experience leading lean transformations and coaching people at every level. Connect technical methods with practical implementation. Employee and contractor arrangements are available.

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Run & strengthen

Interim Operations
Leader

Bring leadership into the operation.

Bring your experience running an operation to contract assignments matched to your strengths, with advice and support from Duggan consultants.

Explore interim operations

Interested in more than one path? Select all that apply when you introduce yourself. We welcome ongoing expressions of interest; opportunities depend on client needs and fit.

Why work with Duggan?

Put your experience to work.
Build capability that lasts.

For people who enjoy understanding an operation, working alongside its people and helping them make progress.

Take on complex operating challenges

Apply your experience to the flow of real work: manufacturing, office processes and day-to-day operations. Help people connect customer needs with how work gets done.

Learn through real projects

Consultants and Senior Associates receive full training in Duggan’s methodology through in-person and remote sessions, real project work and accompanying senior colleagues.

Build capability with senior support

Develop others as you improve performance. Initial consulting projects generally include experienced Duggan colleagues on site, with direct access to senior consultants for ongoing advice and support.

Get a feel for the work

See the challenges Duggan helps clients address.

Explore our client case studies and the principles behind our approach.

Experience that matters

Practical knowledge.
The ability to develop others.

Design and implement flow

For Consultant and Senior Associate opportunities, we look for several years of experience implementing lean value streams in manufacturing and office environments. Experience with mixed-model value streams and shared machine-shop resources is valuable.

Coach across the operation

Explain ideas clearly, teach in front of a group and work confidently with executives and frontline employees. Bring strong communication, organization and attention to detail.

Travel and qualifications

Consultant and Senior Associate work involves substantial travel in the United States and internationally. Relocation to our headquarters is not required.

The current criteria for these opportunities include a bachelor’s degree in management, engineering or business. Tell us about your qualifications and relevant experience.

See the separate expectations for Interim Operations Leaders

Working arrangements

Consultant and Senior Associate roles are dedicated to Duggan, with employee or contractor arrangements and flexibility to discuss part-time work.

Interim Operations Leaders work on contracts and can work elsewhere between assignments. There may also be opportunities to join Duggan in a consulting role.

A clear conversation about terms

For Consultant and Senior Associate roles, we present an offer following successful interviews. For approved interim candidates, each placement opportunity has its own compensation offer, reflecting the client’s budget, your experience and your expectations.

Making the connection

Start with your experience

Tell us what you bring

Share the types of opportunities that interest you, where you are based and an example of work you have led. A resume or LinkedIn profile helps us understand your background.

Know what happens next

We’ll provide an initial response within 48 hours. The selection process begins with screening, followed by a leadership interview and reference and background checks for candidates progressing further. Submitting your interest does not guarantee an interview or an assignment.

Join the conversation

Let’s Connect.

Tell us about your experience and the work you would like to do with Duggan.

Please keep client examples anonymous and leave out confidential project details.

Looking for support for your business? Explore how Duggan can help.

Prefer email, or having trouble with the form? Send your resume and areas of interest to jobs@dugganinc.com.

Bring your experience to Duggan

Contact Tim directly

If you cannot use the form, email thealey@dugganinc.com or Call Duggan to express your interest in joining Duggan.