Project Manager – Manufacturing Consultant

Client-facing project oversight and leadership
Maintain resource utilization against project budget and expected deliverables (scope)
Compile and deliver clean, concise reports using standard Microsoft Office tools
Collaborate with clients to determine appropriate KPIs to measure improvement activity
Develop objective cost-benefit analysis to document and demonstrate clear ROI
Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend countermeasures as necessary
Monitor and positively influence Sr. Advisors to ensure alignment with FTE’s delivery standards
Actively seek additional opportunities to support clients outside of the existing scope of work
Maintain day-to-day client communications, and on-site activity, to ensure client satisfaction
Actively engage as a Sr. Advisor in case delivery when project scope or staffing requires
Positively promote FTE’s value proposition and services
Actively identify opportunities for new or expansion of existing business
Support FTE Case Managers and Principals in building out project approach, staffing, and translating customer pain points into new business opportunities
Determine project loading (how much) and staffing models (who) to support this approach
Continuously work to develop, document, and improve FTE business processes and our approach and output for client casework
Participate in annual business planning and internal project execution
Participate in vetting of candidates seeking to join FTE’s Core Team or Advisory Network

• 10 – 20 years of diverse work experience as a manager within one or more of the following disciplines:
  Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Factory Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Quality Engineering
• Experience managing projects, including project controls, budget, and resource planning
• Strong passion for coaching and mentoring others
• Strong leadership and management skills leading high-performance senior teams
• Passion for coaching and mentoring others
• Desired Experience but not
  
  Required:
  
  Experience developing manufacturing strategy, utilizing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven experience in coaching problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
• Proven ability to deliver results through influential leadership vs. positional power
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree is required, or equivalent years of work experience; MBA is preferred

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including budget and resource planning, while effectively leading high-performance teams. Proficient in client engagement and developing strategies for continuous improvement and business expansion.

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Leadership Skills
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies

• Project Controls
• Resource Planning
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• KPI Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Supply Chain Management

• Client Communication
• Influential Leadership
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Coaching

• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Factory Operations
• Industrial Engineering
• Project Oversight

• Microsoft Office