Job Title: Senior Production & Operational Improvement Consultant - Part-Time

Location: Ogden, Utah - On-site every other week

Duration: 4-6 months

About the Role:

Our client, a leading global supplier of spare parts to the automotive industry, is seeking a highly experienced senior consultant to support the factory/plant manager at their production site in Ogden, Utah. This role is part time with on-site presence every other week, providing strategic and operational guidance to drive continuous improvement initiatives across production, automation, and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a trusted advisor to the plant/factory manager, providing expert guidance on operational and production improvements.
Support the implementation of improvement plans, including LEAN, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Mentor and collaborate with site leadership and operational teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Leverage extensive international experience to apply best practices from automotive and manufacturing industries.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
20+ years of experience in production, operations, or manufacturing, ideally within the automotive or similar sectors.
Strong expertise in LEAN, Six Sigma, and operational improvement methodologies.
Demonstrated experience working in international environments with cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to influence leadership and drive change at all levels of an organization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work with plant leadership and staff.

Why This Role:

This is a unique opportunity to leverage decades of operational and production expertise in a strategic, part-time capacity, helping a major automotive supplier achieve measurable improvements in their Ogden, Utah production site.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

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