Manufacturing Industry Expert (SME)

Adastra; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Adastra is seeking a Manufacturing Industry Expert (SME) to join their team. This part-time role focuses on leveraging data-driven solutions to address manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate will have extensive industry experience and strong analytical skills, working closely with sales to deliver tailored solutions. The position offers a hybrid work environment and is contract-based for one year with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing at an executive level.
• Strong grasp of operational processes and supply chain management.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of manufacturing challenges and solutions.
• Collaborate with sales to identify client needs.
• Design and present custom solution proposals.

Skills

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Executive communication

Solution engineering

Job description

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Join a team at the forefront of data-driven innovation, where you’ll shape transformative solutions in the manufacturing industry. In this role, you’ll leverage your specialized expertise to drive impactful data and analytics solutions tailored to industry challenges. You’ll collaborate closely with our sales team to understand client needs, propose customized solutions, and showcase the value of Adastra’s offerings.

Location: Across Canada

Position Type: Contract, estimated duration of 1 year with the possibility of extension

Employment Type: Part-Time (4–6 hours per week during regular business hours)

Work Type: Hybrid — occasional on-site presence required for meetings

Responsibilities

1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing challenges, including supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control
2. Collaborate with the sales team to identify potential clients, understanding their specific pain points and business objectives
3. Design and present custom solution proposals that highlight Adastra's capabilities in data management, advanced analytics, and AI/ML
4. Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to validate the feasibility and value of Adastra's offerings for manufacturing clients
5. Serve as a subject matter expert, offering technical and industry-specific guidance to the sales team and clients
6. Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure Adastra’s solutions remain competitive and relevant

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Extensive experience in the manufacturing industry at an executive level, with a strong grasp of operational processes, supply chain management, and data-driven decision-making
2. Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and applications of Industry 4.0, IoT, and predictive analytics in manufacturing
3. Executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
4. Experience in presales or solution engineering within a consulting or technology services environment is preferred

Nice To Have

• A track record of successful presales or solution engineering experience, preferably within a consulting or technology services environment

About Adastra

For more than 25 years, Adastra has been focused on data and supporting infrastructures. We are an international consulting company helping businesses and IT leaders extract value through data and analytics solutions in Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI/ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Applications. Our experts and data management platform enable trusted insights, frameworks, and streamlined processes globally. We have a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes achieve data transformation goals such as accelerating innovation, operational excellence, and enhancing customer experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Adastra is committed to fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or other grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation is available during the hiring process. Please note, Adastra will never request fees for recruitment, and legitimate offers are sent via DocuSign from official domains. Beware of fraudulent offers and contact [e-mail] for inquiries or to report suspicious activity.