Contract Consultant (3-Month Engagement)

Position Title: Contract Consultant – Lean Manufacturing and Equipment Installation
Duration: Approximately 3 months, starting immediately
Location: On-site, Prescott or Watsonville (full-time, 5 days/week)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, execution-focused Contract Consultant to support a critical 3-month project involving large-scale, high-value equipment installations. The consultant will drive operational efficiency, identify process gaps, and ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities to permanent employees as operations stabilize.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute large-scale equipment installation projects with a focus on meeting timelines and quality standards.

• Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes and eliminate inefficiencies.

• Proactively identify process gaps and implement actionable improvements to enhance operational performance.

• Collaborate with on-site teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with organizational goals.

• Document processes and prepare knowledge transfer materials for permanent staff.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing high-value equipment installations.

• Strong expertise in lean manufacturing methodologies.

• Ability to work independently and execute tasks with minimal oversight.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving process inefficiencies.

• Spanish bilingual skills are highly desirable for effective communication with the workforce at Prescott and Watsonville sites.

• Availability for full-time, on-site work (5 days/week).

Engagement Details

• Duration: 3 months (approximate).

• Start Date: Immediate.

• Objective: Support equipment installation and process optimization, transitioning responsibilities to permanent staff upon project completion.