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- Serve as both strategist and operator—originating and closing Operational Transformation opportunities while guiding the full lifecycle of client relationships.
- Develop trusted advisor relationships with executive leadership across manufacturing organizations.
- Generate and qualify leads, develop proposals, craft Statements of Work, and negotiate contracts with senior decision-makers.
- Design and execute go-to-market strategies focused on operational excellence, manufacturing transformation, supply chain performance, leadership development, and business performance.
- Expand existing accounts by identifying opportunities to integrate Operational Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Approachable AI capabilities.
- Collaborate across Factory Transformation to bring the full complement of services to address client needs.
- Own and manage sales and opportunity pipeline while meeting revenue and margin objectives.
- Build market credibility through thought leadership in manufacturing strategy, Lean, operational excellence, leadership systems, and business transformation.
- Stay ahead of emerging manufacturing technologies and operational trends, translating them into actionable client strategies.
- Own revenue targets and manage profitability across an Operational Transformation portfolio.
- Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams delivering complex transformation engagements.
- Serve as executive sponsor and engagement leader—scoping, staffing, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Facilitate executive strategy sessions with C-suite and operational leaders to define transformation roadmaps and business priorities.
- Translate complex operational challenges into scalable improvement strategies and measurable business results.
- Lead initiatives across manufacturing operations, Lean transformation, quality, supply chain, maintenance, leadership systems, and organizational effectiveness.
- Partner with Digital Transformation leaders to integrate technology-enabled solutions where appropriate.
- Leverage Approachable AI solutions to ensure operational knowledge and performance improvements are sustained at the point of work.
- Build long-term client partnerships by consistently delivering measurable value and trusted advisory services.
- Help define and scale the Operational Transformation practice within Factory Transformation.
- Reinforce and champion the firm's integrated approach of combining operational excellence, digital enablement, and workforce capability.
- Build and mentor a high-performing consulting team.
- Develop reusable methodologies, tools, playbooks, and intellectual property that integrate:
- Operational Excellence
- Lean Transformation
- Leadership Systems
- Digital Enablement
- Approachable AI
- Partner with GrayMatter and Factory Advisors leadership to align offerings, delivery models, and innovation initiatives.
- Lead firm initiatives including recruiting, capability development, strategic planning, and internal mentoring.
- Support internal training to ensure consulting teams understand and can effectively position Operational Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Approachable AI as complementary capabilities.
- Help shape the future growth, culture, and strategy of Factory Transformation.
Requirements
- Executive-level manufacturing leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of leading complex, multi-site operations, large-scale business transformation, and enterprise performance improvement.
- 15+ years in Director-level leadership roles with multi-site accountability, or 5+ years in a Vice President (or equivalent) role with enterprise-wide operational responsibility.
- Deep expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Factory Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Quality Engineering.
- Proven success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams while coaching senior leaders and creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated experience in management consulting, operational transformation, or professional services, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams.
- A successful track record of generating and growing business through net-new client acquisition, strategic account expansion, and executive relationship management.
- Recognized expertise in Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, Continuous Improvement, and manufacturing performance transformation.
- Strong understanding of Digital Transformation technologies and their role in enabling operational excellence, including connected worker solutions, manufacturing systems, AI-enabled tools, analytics, and smart factory initiatives.
- Proven ability to translate operational strategy into executable roadmaps that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives—from strategy development and executive alignment through implementation, sustainment, and change adoption.
- Executive presence with the ability to influence and build credibility at every level of an organization—from frontline operators to C-suite executives and private equity stakeholders.
- Exceptional leadership in project execution, facilitation, organizational change management, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment within complex manufacturing environments.
- Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex operational challenges into actionable business strategies.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Operational Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, and Digital Transformation, with a strong focus on leading complex, multi-site operations and delivering measurable business improvements. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster executive relationships to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Operational Transformation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Digital Transformation
- Executive Leadership
- Management Consulting
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Factory Operations
- Industrial Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Quality Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- Project Execution
- Business Transformation
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Facilitation
- Relationship Management
- Coaching
Industry Keywords
- Operational Excellence
- Toyota Production System
- C-Suite Engagement
- Multi-Site Operations
- Enterprise Performance Improvement
Tools & Technologies
- Connected Worker Solutions
- Manufacturing Systems
- AI-Enabled Tools
- Analytics
- Smart Factory Initiatives