Senior Manufacturing Efficiency Consultant (Contract) On-site | Hands-on | Operational delivery We are seeking an experienced, hands-on manufacturing efficiency consultant to work directly on site at a live manufacturing operation. This is not a desk-based advisory assignment and it is not about producing reports for sign-off. The focus is on engaging with real, day-to-day operational issues and turning them into clear, deliverable improvement actions. There is significant value to unlock across productivity, waste, flow and operational performance. Success in this role requires focus, structure and a strong analytical mindset to identify the right opportunities and drive them through to impact within the contract period. The role You will spend the majority of your time on the factory floor, working closely with operations, engineering and site leadership teams. Your remit is to understand how the operation truly functions, diagnose root causes of underperformance, and help shape practical, workable solutions that can be implemented quickly and sustained. This is a delivery-focused contract, suited to someone comfortable taking ownership, prioritising effectively, and making progress without heavy oversight. Key responsibilities Work on site to observe, understand and assess live operational challenges Analyse production, workflow, downtime, waste and performance data to identify root causes Translate complex, messy operational issues into clear improvement opportuniti