Senior Advisor

FTE Factory Advisors • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Factory Advisors, we partner with manufacturing and industrial leaders to solve complex operational challenges, delivering measurable results and lasting impact. As a Senior Advisor within our Global Advisory Network, you’ll work directly with clients to streamline processes, improve performance, and create sustainable change—often on-site where the action happens. Factory Advisors is an operational consulting firm that delivers integrated business solutions to help clients achieve stronger results, faster. We work side-by-side with client teams, combining deep industry knowledge with hands-on execution. Our Global Advisory Network brings together independent experts across multiple disciplines, creating a collaborative powerhouse of knowledge, experience, and capability.

Requirements

• 15+ years in relevant operational, manufacturing, or industrial leadership roles.
• Proven track record in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and team performance.
• Strong communicator, adaptable problem-solver, and active listener who thrives in challenging environments.
• Self-starter who works independently while building collaborative relationships with clients and peers.
• Ability to operate as an independent consultant via LLC or S-Corp.

Nice To Haves

• Experience Leading and Implementing Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Direct experience as an internal or external consultant
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to project needs
• Thrives in challenging manufacturing environments
• Enjoys travel and is most at home working in challenging industrial environments
• Demonstrates Active listening skills: seeking first to understand and then to be understood
• Is capable of coaching others to use their knowledge and skills to overcome challenges

Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in your discipline and apply it to manage complex components of FTE client projects.
• Work closely with other Sr. Advisors and client leaders to design strategies, capabilities, systems, and processes that deliver measurable, bottom-line results—and ensure those results are sustainable.
• Partner with client department managers to implement improved processes and operations, guiding them through organizational change.
• Contribute to project planning, organization, and execution while maintaining a focus on client outcomes.
• Gather, organize, and evaluate case, client, financial, and operational data; observe on-site operations to identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend alternative methods, process optimizations, and operational enhancements to improve performance.
• Produce project plans, cost-benefit analyses, written reports, and presentations that clearly communicate recommendations and progress.
• Contribute to new proposals, pricing models, and client research to expand engagement opportunities.
• Guide client teams in implementing new industry approaches, empowering them to achieve sustainable, lasting results.
• Identify potential project risks early, communicate them effectively, and develop proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Choose the projects and timelines that fit your business and lifestyle.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a diverse, high-caliber group of professionals who share your passion for excellence.
• Credibility: Leverage the strength and reach of the Factory Advisors brand while maintaining your independence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed