Senior Advisor

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—often on-site where the action happens.

Opportunity

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.

Disciplines We Seek

• Operations Management
• Purchasing & Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Management
• Lever 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 - including AI-driven process optimization, predictive maintenance, machine vision, and data analytics for improved decision-making

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