What is a manufacturing advisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a manufacturing advisor

1. Explore manufacturing advisor education requirements

   Most common manufacturing advisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.5 %

   Master's

   19.5 %

   Associate

   15.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific manufacturing advisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Safety Standards	25.68%
   Sigma	22.23%
   Continuous Improvement	11.85%
   Lean Manufacturing	10.75%
   Assembly Line	6.43%

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3. Complete relevant manufacturing advisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New manufacturing advisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a manufacturing advisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real manufacturing advisor resumes.

4. Research manufacturing advisor duties and responsibilities

   • Monitor attendance, schedule production, manage JIT inventory, and eliminate waste.
   • Maintain internal and external suppliers to manage components respect to APQP, PPAP, QS9000 and supporting documents.
   • Manage safety, cost, morale, budget proposals, and design contingency plans to eliminate material handling constraints.
   • Manage a team of QC inspectors for inspecting automotive components from manufacturing line

5. Apply for manufacturing advisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a manufacturing advisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams