Operations Consulting for Delivering
Long-term Value

We partner with companies who make things to improve productivity, optimize processes, and deliver transformative bottom-line impact so your company can perform its best in this highly competitive sector.

The Riva Ridge Advantage

Deep Industry Expertise: Our team contains veterans with a demonstrated track record of results in public and private-equity backed companies.

Results-Oriented Approach: We don't just identify, we solve problems. Our data-driven methodologies deliver quantifiable results that flow directly to the bottom line.

Tailored Solutions: We craft bespoke strategies that seamlessly integrate with your unique culture, operational context, and strategic objectives.

A demonstrated track record

of bottom line results

Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturer

Problem: PE-sponsored CPG manufacturer had declining profitability from increased raw material costs, supply chain problems, and low manufacturing productivity.

Approach: Evaluated end-to-end operational processes across procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing functions to identify 30+ improvement initiatives.

Results: 30% EBITDA improvement in 12 months.

Aerospace Hanger with Spaceship on Production Line

Aviation Distribution Company

Problem: PE-sponsored aviation distribution company experienced significant decrease in sales and EBITDA.

Approach: Developed commercial and operational value creation plan to stabilize and improve profitability across each of the company’s business units.

Results: Doubled EBITDA within 24 months and setup portfolio company for >3x cash-on-cash return after only three-year hold period.

Our Solutions

We provide transformation office support to help lead your transformations from acquisition-close through exit.

LEAN Manufacturing

Improve operating efficiency, boost plant capacity, and minimize downtime through strategic analysis and de-bottlenecking of key production centers.


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Supply Chain

Reduce on-hand inventory, warehousing, and logistics costs, improve on-time delivery and reduce stock-outs with best-in-class sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes, demand forecasting, and efficient warehouse/logistics practices.

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Procurement

Decrease direct costs by developing category specific sourcing strategies, running requests for quotes/proposals (RFP/RFQs), and adept support for supplier negotiations and contract execution.


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Chief Transformation Officer & VPT Support

Provide precise executive support for targeted transformations, ensuring effective organizational change and optimal outcomes.

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Our Solutions

We provide transformation office support to help lead your transformations from acquisition-close through exit.

LEAN Manufacturing

Improve operating efficiency, boost plant capacity, and minimize downtime through strategic analysis and de-bottlenecking of key production centers.

Get Started →

Supply Chain

Reduce on-hand inventory, warehousing, and logistics costs, improve on-time delivery and reduce stock-outs with best-in-class sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes, demand forecasting, and efficient warehouse/logistics practices.

Get Started →

Procurement

Decrease direct costs by developing category specific sourcing strategies, running requests for quotes/proposals (RFP/RFQs), and adept support for supplier negotiations and contract execution.

Get Started →

Chief Transformation Officer & VPT Support

Provide precise executive support for targeted transformations, ensuring effective organizational change and optimal outcomes.

Get Started →

Ready to optimize your processes, reduce costs and increase profitability?

A U.S. Army veteran and former McKinsey & Company Engagement Manager, Steven seamlessly transitioned into private equityas VP of Transformation for a Private Equity backed Aerospace and Defense company. With leadership honed managing frontline combat units and consulting in manufacturing, he brings a dynamic blend of strategic insight and operational excellence.

Leadership

Steven Seber, Managing Partner

Our Approach

    • Analyze key performance indicators on main operational processes, conduct benchmarking and on-site observations.

    • Identify and estimate impact of potential opportunities.

    • Develop a comprehensive set of performance improvement initiatives that include estimated impact, execution milestones, and KPI targets.

    • Align key stakeholders in the organization to the strategy.

    • Partner with key stakeholders to implement and performance manage the execution of aligned on strategy.

    • Develop management systems, SOPs, and key performance management cadence to ensure strategy sustains and organizational culture continues to improve.

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