Senior Advisor
FTE Factory Advisors · Dallas, TX · 5 days ago
On-siteConsultingContract
About the role
As a Senior Advisor within Factory Advisors' Global Advisory Network, you will work directly with clients to streamline processes, improve performance, and create sustainable change. Your role involves operating as an independent contractor (LLC or S-Corp) while benefiting from the credibility and reach of the Factory Advisors brand.
Disciplines We Seek
- Operations Management
- Purchasing & Sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Management
- Leverage Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Technical Engineering
- Maintenance & Reliability
- Leadership Development & Organizational Change
- Process Improvement
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
What You'll Do
- Develop Specialized Knowledge
- Collaborate in Small Teams
- Serve as a Trusted Advisor
- Lead and Support Client Engagements
- Analyze and Improve Operations
- Develop Solutions and Best Practices
- Create High-Impact Deliverables
- Support Business Development
- Coach and Mentor
- Anticipate and Manage Risks
Requirements
- Minimum Experience Required: 15+ years in relevant operational, manufacturing, or industrial leadership roles
- Expertise: Proven track record in driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, and team performance
- Soft Skills: Strong communicator, adaptable problem-solver, and active listener who thrives in challenging environments
- Mindset: Self-starter who works independently while building collaborative relationships with clients and peers
- Structure: Ability to operate as an independent consultant via LLC or S-Corp
Key Attributes
- 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
- Capable of coaching others to use their knowledge and skills to overcome challenges