Senior Advisor, Manufacturing Transformation

FTE Factory Advisors; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact-driven work

Flexible project timelines

Collaborative environment

Brand credibility

Job summary

Factory Advisors, a premier manufacturing consulting firm, seeks a Senior Advisor (LLC or S‑Corp) to lead operational and digital transformations for industrial clients in the United States. This role involves extensive on‑site work, collaboration with client leadership, and delivering measurable improvements across safety, quality, and productivity.

Expect 75–90% travel with integrating MES, AI-enabled ops, and industry 4.0 solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, digital manufacturing, automation, supply chain, quality, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading operational improvements, manufacturing transformations, or large-scale programs.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, throughput, or cost.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence organizations through strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
• Ability to operate independently as a consultant through an LLC or S-Corp.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational and Digital Transformation for client manufacturing operations
• Develop specialized expertise across client engagements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and sustain solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, plant managers, and leaders
• Drive manufacturing performance by analyzing processes, KPIs, and workflows
• Implement MES, digital manufacturing tools, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Develop executive deliverables such as roadmaps, dashboards, and business cases
• Support business development with technical input and discovery activities
• Coach client teams and transfer knowledge to build lasting capability
• Manage project risk and ensure successful outcomes

Skills

Operations Leadership

Plant Management

Lean Manufacturing

Supply Chain

Production Planning

Industrial Engineering

Quality Systems

Maintenance Reliability

Digital Manufacturing

AI in Manufacturing

Job description

Factory Advisors, a premier manufacturing consulting firm, seeks a Senior Advisor (LLC or S‑Corp) to lead operational and digital transformations for industrial clients in the United States. This role involves extensive on‑site work, collaboration with client leadership, and delivering measurable improvements across safety, quality, and productivity.

Expect 75–90% travel with integrating MES, AI-enabled ops, and industry 4.0 solutions.