Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud-Lead Consultant
Job Location: Michigan
Location Flexibility: Multiple Locations in Country
Req Id: 6220
Posting Start Date: 3/6/26
Job Description: Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud - Lead Consultant
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 75% domestic travel within the US; Rarely International travel may be required
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud Lead Consultant to join our growing practice. In this client-facing role, you will lead end-to-end implementations of Oracle Cloud Manufacturing solutions, serving as the primary functional subject matter expert for our clients across discrete manufacturing industries - including Industrial Manufacturing and, ideally, Automotive Tier 1. You will work closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to deliver high-quality, scalable manufacturing solutions - with a particular emphasis on Lean manufacturing principles, Kanban-driven replenishment, and, ideally, Heijunka (production leveling) processes - that drive measurable operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Implementation & Delivery
Lead full lifecycle implementations of Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud modules - including Discrete Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing (Kanban), Work Execution, and Production Scheduling
Conduct current-state assessments, business process workshops, and fit-gap analyses with client stakeholders across manufacturing operations, industrial engineering, supply chain, and IT functions
Design and configure Oracle Manufacturing Cloud solutions aligned to client business requirements, industry best practices, and discrete manufacturing processes (Automotive, Industrial Equipment, High-Tech, or similar)
Configure and deploy Kanban replenishment processes - including Kanban setups, pull sequences, card management, signal @types (electronic vs. physical), and integration with inventory and production work orders
Design & configuration of Heijunka (production leveling) concepts within Oracle manufacturing and scheduling frameworks, aligning production sequences with leveled demand signals
Develop and review functional design documents, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and training materials
Oversee System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), data migration validation, and cutover planning activities
Manage hyper-care and post-go-live support, ensuring a smooth transition to production operations
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor to client manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, and IT leadership teams
Facilitate executive-level workshops and working sessions to align manufacturing strategy, Lean transformation goals, and Oracle solution capabilities
Proactively identify risks, issues, and scope changes, and communicate them clearly with recommended mitigation strategies
Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships that drive repeat engagements and referrals
Team Leadership & Practice Development
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level consultants on Oracle Manufacturing Cloud functional best practices, Lean manufacturing configuration, and client engagement skills
Contribute to proposal development, solution design, and pre-sales activities including RFP responses and client presentations
Support practice development efforts including creation of accelerators, reusable assets, and methodology documentation
Stay current on Oracle Cloud quarterly release updates and assess their impact on existing client manufacturing solutions
Required Qualifications
Oracle Functional Expertise
10+ years of hands-on Oracle Manufacturing implementation experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud
Deep, proven expertise in Oracle Discrete Manufacturing Cloud - including Work Orders, Work Order @types, Work Definitions, Resources, Work Centers, Operations, and Work Execution (shop floor transactions)
Deep, proven expertise in Oracle Lean Manufacturing / Kanban - including Kanban setup, pull sequences, replenishment signal @types (electronic, physical, two-bin), Kanban card management, and integration with Inventory and Production
Strong working knowledge of Oracle Item Master and Product Data Hub (PDH) - including item attributes, item organizations, make/buy attributes, lead times, and their impact on manufacturing behavior
Strong understanding of Oracle BOM (EBOM/MBOM) and Routings - including BOM structures, component substitutions, phantom assemblies, operation sequences, resource requirements, and their role in work order execution
Solid understanding of Oracle Cloud data flows across SCM modules (Inventory, Procurement, PLM/PDH, Order Management) and their integration with Manufacturing Cloud
Lean Manufacturing & Kanban Expertise
Strong, hands-on understanding of Kanban methodology - including signal-based pull systems, supermarket replenishment, two-bin systems, and electronic Kanban (eKanban) workflows, and how these are configured and operationalized within Oracle Manufacturing Cloud
Exposure to Heijunka (production leveling) principles - including demand smoothing, mixed-model sequencing, and pitch-based scheduling - and experience mapping these concepts into Oracle scheduling and production planning configurations
Broad familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, JIT, Takt Time, Continuous Flow) and ability to translate these into Oracle solution design decisions
Ability to assess a client's current manufacturing execution state and recommend an Oracle-supported Lean transformation roadmap
Industry Experience
Demonstrated experience implementing Oracle EBS (e.g., Oracle Discrete Manufacturing, WIP, BOM) or Oracle Fusion Manufacturing Cloud solutions for clients in discrete manufacturing industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment, Automotive Tier 1, High-Tech, or similar complex make-to-order/make-to-stock environments
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations processes including shop floor execution, production scheduling, capacity management, quality inspections, material backflushing, and scrap/rework handling in complex, multi-site environments
Familiarity with industry manufacturing best practices and operational frameworks (e.g., APICS/ASCM, Lean/Six Sigma, Toyota Production System principles)
Technical & Analytical Skills
Proficiency in reading and interpreting functional design documents, data mapping specifications, and system configuration guides
Experience with Oracle integration tools and middleware concepts (e.g., FBDI, REST/SOAP APIs, Oracle Integration Cloud, IoT Production Monitoring) as they relate to Manufacturing Cloud implementations
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate complex manufacturing requirements into scalable Oracle configurations
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience implementing Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud Manufacturing solutions for Automotive Tier 1 manufacturers - including familiarity with IATF 16949, production part approval processes (PPAP), OEM-driven scheduling requirements, and high-mix/high-volume shop floor environments
Experience implementing or advising on Heijunka board concepts within Oracle or complementary MES/scheduling tools in a production environment
Experience with Oracle Manufacturing Execution (IoT Production Monitoring Cloud) for shop floor visibility and OEE tracking
Exposure to Oracle Quality Management Cloud - including inspection plans, nonconformance, and CAPA workflows integrated with shop floor execution
Familiarity with Oracle Supply Chain Planning Cloud (Supply Planning or S&OP Cloud) and how manufacturing execution data feeds upstream planning processes
Oracle Cloud Manufacturing or SCM certification(s)
Familiarity with Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or OTBI for manufacturing operations reporting
Professional Skills
Exceptional communication and presentation skills - able to engage confidently with both executive sponsors and shop floor operational teams
Ability to speak the language of both Lean/manufacturing operations practitioners and Oracle IT/functional configuration teams
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to drive consensus in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously
Collaborative mindset with a desire to share knowledge and elevate team capabilities
Travel Requirements
Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% within the United States to client sites on a weekly basis (typically Monday-Thursday, home on weekends)
Valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles as required
Education
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is a strong plus
Relocation Supported: No
Visa Sponsorship Approved: No
