Manufacturing Domain Expert

Position: Manufacturing Domain Expert | India | Consulting | Freelance

We are seeking a senior Manufacturing Domain Expert to join a high-impact transformation program focused on enterprise-scale operational excellence and digital enablement. This role is designed for seasoned strategy professionals who bring deep end-to-end understanding of manufacturing operations and can translate operational complexity into structured transformation roadmaps. The ideal candidate combines strong domain depth (approximately 70%) with solid technology awareness (approximately 30%), enabling informed decisions across business and systems landscapes. You will conduct structured current-state assessments across production planning, shop-floor operations, quality management, maintenance, procurement, supply chain, inventory, logistics, and distribution. You will also collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, and Risk functions to ensure enterprise-wide alignment. A strong working knowledge of ERP ecosystems, MES platforms, plant systems, and manufacturing technology stacks is essential. You should be comfortable assessing process maturity, identifying performance levers, and defining measurable future-state operating models. We are looking for candidates with: Experience in top-tier consulting firms or large enterprise transformation programs Strong exposure to manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, OTIF, throughput, yield, cycle time, and working capital metrics Ability to conduct diagnostic workshops and executive presentations Exceptional structured thinking, communication, and presentation skills This role requires the ability to operate at both plant-floor and boardroom levels with clarity and credibility.

Candidates with Textile, Paper and Chemical Industry experience preferred.

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