Manufacturing Business Advisor (Northern Michigan)

Do you have experience in continuous improvement and/or technology integration and a desire to support small and medium-sized manufacturers in Northern Michigan? Here is a great opportunity for you! 

About the Company

Since 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has assisted Michigan's small and medium-sized businesses to compete and grow. The Center offers personalized consulting services that enable Michigan manufacturers to operate smarter, compete and prosper. We develop more effective business leaders, drive product and process innovation, assist with navigating through governmental and industry regulations, promote company-wide operational excellence and foster creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. We work tirelessly on behalf of Michigan manufacturers, finding the right solutions for every situation, every time.

About the Opportunity

Our Traverse City office covers the Northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. We are currently seeking a Business Advisor to partner with small and mid-sized manufacturers to transfer knowledge and/or optimize manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and throughput of key technologies or processes (including Smart Manufacturing technologies, Quality or Lean principles).  This Business Advisor may perform audits of current  technologies at client sites and provide input on best-in-class future state opportunities. Our goal is to assist more manufacturers in our region.

The Business Advisor will engage with internal and external partners to identify supporting technologies, processes, tools, and training necessary for the adoption of new technologies by SMMs. This Business Advisor will build partnerships to assist with outreach and services delivery.  In addition, this Business Advisor will meet annual goals; projects, revenue, events, partnerships, and others as assigned.

Responsibilities Include:

• Identifies trends, industry drivers, and technology gaps across manufacturers in our Northern Lower region.
• Maintains awareness of the latest advances and developments in area of expertise.
• Develops, designs and instructs training classes for MMTC clients.
• Identifies high-probability market opportunities. 
• Leads and supports projects by providing executive level and shop-floor level coaching, training, and facilitation for manufacturing and processing clients.
• Provides sales support, develops innovative presentations, and provides leadership as required to win new business and build relationships.
• Assesses manufacturers' operations and formulates practical solutions to improve their operations.
• Applies understanding of business strategies (such as strategic planning, lean manufacturing, quality, supply chain management, transactional continuous improvement, or inventory management) to support manufacturing clients.

About You

We are seeking candidates who are self-starters and willing to work remotely and travel to clients throughout the northern lower peninsula and upper peninsula. You have a solid background in traditional manufacturing and a proven ability to work well in a team environment. Our ideal candidate will have experience in Lean, Six Sigma and/or technology related to manufacturing.

The Center offers a competitive wage; an excellent benefits package, and a team oriented work environment.

What we offer:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid parental leave
Vacation, sick and personal time
403(b) with company match
In addition to the base salary, there is a 20% annual bonus awarded