Manufacturing Transformation Leader — Strategy & Execution

FTE Factory Advisors

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 450,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pay-for-performance bonus

Job summary

Factory Advisors, part of the Factory Transformation organization with GrayMatter, seeks a seasoned Managing Director to lead strategic manufacturing transformations at the intersection of operations, business strategy, and execution.

You will drive business development, executive engagement, and delivery leadership across client engagements, owning full lifecycle from prospecting to outcomes while shaping the practice’s growth and capability development.

Qualifications

Executive-level manufacturing leadership experience driving multi-site transformation.
Proven track record in enterprise performance improvement and consulting-based delivery.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder engagements with C-suite sponsorship.
Strong understanding of Lean, TPS and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with digital enablement, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools in operations.

Responsibilities

Originating and closing Operational Transformation opportunities while guiding client relationships lifecycle.
Develop trusted advisor relationships with executive leadership across manufacturing organizations.
Generate proposals, craft statements of work, and negotiate contracts with senior decision-makers.
Design and execute go-to-market strategies focused on operational excellence and transformation.
Expand accounts by integrating Operational Transformation, Digital Transformation, and AI capabilities.
Lead cross-functional teams delivering complex transformation engagements and measurable business results.
Build and mentor a high-performing consulting team and reusable methodologies.