Manufacturing Strategy & Growth Advisor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Strategic Manufacturing Advisor to engage manufacturing leaders in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role focuses on understanding business needs and delivering actionable solutions to improve operational performance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing contexts. Enjoy scholarly perks, such as generous paid time off and comprehensive insurance options, all while making a significant impact in the manufacturing sector of Nebraska.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in manufacturing support, leadership or consulting.
• Ability to translate findings into data driven recommendations.
• Valid driver’s license meeting University requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage manufacturing owners through outreach to identify business needs.
• Assess strategic, operational, and technical challenges.
• Manage client relationships and revenue development pipelines.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to engage owners/executive leadership

Experience in manufacturing strategy/operations

Leadership across functional teams

Analytical problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering, manufacturing/industrial technology, business/management or related field

Tools

CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics)

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Strategic Manufacturing Advisor to engage manufacturing leaders in Lincoln, Nebraska. This role focuses on understanding business needs and delivering actionable solutions to improve operational performance. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing contexts. Enjoy scholarly perks, such as generous paid time off and comprehensive insurance options, all while making a significant impact in the manufacturing sector of Nebraska.