Interim Operations Consultant

Job Title: Interim Operations 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status