Project Manager - Manufacturing Consultant
About The Position
Factory Advisors partners with industrial and manufacturing organizations to transform operations, unlock sustainable growth, and achieve measurable business outcomes. They embed with clients, lead change, and deliver lasting results. As part of the integrated Factory Transformation organization, combining Factory Advisors and GrayMatter, they help manufacturers connect operational excellence, digital technologies, and workforce enablement into one transformation strategy. Their differentiated approach combines Operational Transformation (to optimize people, processes, and performance), Digital Transformation (to create visibility through systems, data, automation, and analytics), and Approachable AI (to deliver actionable intelligence directly to frontline teams). This helps manufacturers close the gap between strategy and execution. Team members work on-site with clients, getting on the field to help them increase their competitive edge. The company seeks like-minded individuals to work with clients across North America.
Requirements
- 10 – 20 years of diverse work experience as a manager within one or more of the following disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Factory Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Quality Engineering
- Experience managing projects, including project controls, budget, and resource planning
- Strong passion for coaching and mentoring others
- Strong leadership and management skills leading high-performance senior teams
- Passion for coaching and mentoring others
- Possess the ability to lead senior project teams in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Fosters teamwork and engagement with FTE and Client team members
- Proven active listening skills, seeking first to understand and then to be understood
- Passion for coaching others to use their knowledge and skills to overcome challenges
- Polished and seasoned presenter and facilitator, recognized by others as a strong communicator and collaborator
- Bachelor’s degree is required, or equivalent years of work experience
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), visa holders, and other non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for this position.
- Factory Advisors is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing manufacturing strategy, utilizing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven experience in coaching problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
- Proven ability to deliver results through influential leadership vs. positional power
- MBA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Client-facing project oversight and leadership
- Maintain resource utilization against project budget and expected deliverables (scope)
- Compile and deliver clean, concise reports using standard Microsoft Office tools
- Collaborate with clients to determine appropriate KPIs to measure improvement activity
- Develop objective cost-benefit analysis to document and demonstrate clear ROI
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend countermeasures as necessary
- Monitor and positively influence Sr. Advisors to ensure alignment with FTE’s delivery standards
- Actively seek additional opportunities to support clients outside of the existing scope of work
- Maintain day-to-day client communications, and on-site activity, to ensure client satisfaction
- Actively engage as a Sr. Advisor in case delivery when project scope or staffing requires
- Positively promote FTE’s value proposition and services
- Actively identify opportunities for new or expansion of existing business
- Support FTE Case Managers and Principals in building out project approach, staffing, and translating customer pain points into new business opportunities
- Determine project loading (how much) and staffing models (who) to support this approach
- Continuously work to develop, document, and improve FTE business processes and our approach and output for client casework
- Participate in annual business planning and internal project execution
- Participate in vetting of candidates seeking to join FTE’s Core Team or Advisory Network
Benefits
- Base + Bonus (pay-for-performance structure)
- Competitive wage and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
