Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor - LLC/S-Corp position - up to 90% travel US-based

At FTE 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.

FTE 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.

As a Sr. Advisor, you will serve as both a strategic partner and a tactical problem-solver for our clients. You’ll operate as an independent contractor (LLC or S-Corp) within our network, enjoying the flexibility of consulting while benefiting from the credibility and reach of the FTE brand.

We are actively building our network of Senior Advisors across a broad range of expertise, including:

• Operations Management
• Purchasing & Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Management
• Lean 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.

If your discipline is not listed here but aligns with operational, technological, and manufacturing excellence, we still want to hear from you.

• Develop Specialized Knowledge – Build deep expertise in your discipline and apply it to manage complex components of FTE client projects.
• Collaborate in Small Teams – Work closely with other FTE Sr. Advisors and client leaders to design strategies, capabilities, systems, and processes that deliver measurable, bottom-line results—and ensure those results are sustainable.
• Serve as a Trusted Advisor – Partner with client department managers to implement improved processes and operations, guiding them through organizational change.
• Lead and Support Client Engagements – Contribute to project planning, organization, and execution while maintaining a focus on client outcomes.
• Analyze and Improve Operations – Gather, organize, and evaluate case, client, financial, and operational data; observe on-site operations to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop Solutions and Best Practices – Recommend alternative methods, process optimizations, and operational enhancements to improve performance.
• Create High-Impact Deliverables – Produce project plans, cost-benefit analyses, written reports, and presentations that clearly communicate recommendations and progress.
• Support Business Development – Contribute to new proposals, pricing models, and client research to expand engagement opportunities.
• Coach and Mentor – Guide client teams in implementing new industry approaches, empowering them to achieve sustainable, lasting results.
• Anticipate and Manage Risks – Identify potential project risks early, communicate them effectively, and develop proactive solutions to keep initiatives on track.

Minimum Experience Required: 

• Experience: 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.

Desired Experience but not required: 

• Experience Leading and Implementing Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies 
• Experience leading cross-functional teams 
• Direct experience as an internal or external consultant 

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 

• Is capable of coaching others to use their knowledge and skills to overcome challenges 

• Impact: See your work translate into real results—fast.
• 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 FTE Factory Advisors brand while maintaining your independence.