Operational Excellence / Smart Factory Consultant (Contract)

Operational Excellence / Smart Factory Consultant (Contract) Lead the early-phase diagnostic and business case that sets each client's transformation roadmap. What you'll do Run plant diagnostics: value stream mapping, OEE baselines, bottleneck and waste analysis Build make-or-buy and ROI/CapEx analyses for automation and digital investments Redesign factory floor layouts and material flow for automated operations Develop the phased transformation roadmap and executive presentations Lead organizational change management with plant leadership and workforce Requirements 8+ years in manufacturing operations, consulting or industrial engineering Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement track record Experience building financial business cases for capital projects Strong executive communication and workshop facilitation Nice to have: Big Four or boutique manufacturing consulting background, Prosci change management certification, layout simulation tools (FlexSim, Plant Simulation).