Senior Advisor: Digital Manufacturing Transformation

FTE Factory Advisors

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Factory Advisors is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead operational and digital transformation for manufacturing clients. You will operate as an independent contractor (LLC or S‑Corp) within our Global Advisory Network, with travel up to 90% across the US.

You will partner with client leadership to optimize operations, deploy MES/Industry 4.0 technologies, and deliver measurable business results. This role requires deep manufacturing expertise and strong executive-level collaboration.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of leadership in manufacturing or related disciplines.
  • Proven track record delivering operational improvements and digital initiatives.
  • Willing to travel up to 90% and operate as an independent contractor (LLC or S-Corp).

Responsibilities

  • Lead Operational and Digital Transformation—improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, costs.
  • Develop specialized expertise across client engagements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and plant leaders.
  • Drive manufacturing performance with KPI analysis and operations optimization.
  • Implement MES and Industry 4.0 technologies for clients.
  • Coach client teams and build sustainable capabilities on site.
  • Manage risk and ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Manufacturing Ops Leadership
Plant Management
Lean & CI
Digital Transformation
Project Management
Leadership Development
Operational Excellence
Cross-functional Collaboration
Executive Stakeholder Mgmt
Industry 4.0
Industrial Automation
AI in Manufacturing
Data Analytics

Education

Tools

MES/MOM
ERP
SCADA
Industrial IoT
Automation

Job description

Factory Advisors is seeking a Senior Advisor to lead operational and digital transformation for manufacturing clients. You will operate as an independent contractor (LLC or S‑Corp) within our Global Advisory Network, with travel up to 90% across the US.

You will partner with client leadership to optimize operations, deploy MES/Industry 4.0 technologies, and deliver measurable business results. This role requires deep manufacturing expertise and strong executive-level collaboration.

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