Senior Advisor for Digital Manufacturing

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience Required:
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, digital manufacturing, automation, supply chain, quality, or related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated success leading operational improvements, manufacturing transformations, digital initiatives, or large-scale business improvement programs.
  • Experience implementing measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, throughput, cost, or customer performance.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and executive stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence organizations through both strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
  • Ability to operate independently as a consultant through an LLC or S-Corp.
• Desired Experience (Not Required):
  • Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence leadership.
  • Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, or Industry 4.0 transformation initiatives.
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/MOM), ERP, SCADA, Industrial IoT, Automation, Robotics, or Connected Factory technologies.
  • Artificial Intelligence applications in manufacturing and industrial operations.
  • Data analytics, manufacturing intelligence, KPI development, or operational reporting.
  • Experience leading cross-functional, multi-site, or global manufacturing organizations.
  • Internal or external consulting experience.
• Key Attributes:
  • Passionate about improving manufacturing performance through operational excellence and technology.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary consulting teams.
  • Thrives in dynamic manufacturing and industrial environments.
  • Enjoys travel and working directly with clients on the plant floor.
  • Naturally curious, analytical, and driven to solve complex operational challenges.
  • Exceptional active listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Coaches leaders and frontline teams to build sustainable capabilities and lasting business results.