We’ll explore three topics: Operational Excellence, Automation, and how capable our workforce is of leveraging the power of various advanced manufacturing technologies. What challenges have we faced and what have we learned that we can share? What are the internal challenges we are still facing today and what are the greatest headwinds we foresee in the near future?
Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion where leaders come together to share insights, challenges, and best practices. This interactive session creates a space for open dialogue, collaborative problem-solving, and peer-to-peer learning.
Key Takeaways:
Practical strategies shared by peers facing similar challenges
New perspectives to spark ideas and improvements
Actionable steps you can implement immediately
Expanded network of industry connections
Agenda:
8:30 AM – Registration & Networking
9:00 AM – Opening Remarks
9:15 AM – Roundtable Discussion
10:15 AM – Key Takeaways & Closing
*This series is for Kane county manufacturers only
This is the first session in a four-part series—be sure to register for the remaining roundtables.
February 19: Workforce, Automation, and Operational Excellence
Expertise:
Lean Continuous Improvement Leader
Lean Master Black Belt
Process Improvement Engineer
Professional Educator
B.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Education from the University of St. Francis
Specialized Skills:
Lean Enterprise Transformations
Policy (Strategy) Deployment
Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen Roadmap Deployment
5S / Workplace Organization
Transactional Process Improvements
Variation Reduction
Supply Chain Optimization
Visual Management and KPI Dashboards
It is my passion to support our partners and clients by involving all associates – from the executive suite to the front line – in exploring their undiscovered and unrealized potential. I help Illinois organizations plan for and implement actions that drive growth through enterprise excellence, leading the way to their competitive future.
With more than 17 years of experience leading sustainable, enterprise-wide lean transformations and continuous process improvements – both domestically and internationally – I serve as a facilitator, creating a unified culture of ownership and accountability, deploying strategic business plans and achieving break-through outcomes.
As Benjamin Franklin says “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Results:
Facilitated and led lean transformations, producing sustaining break-through outcomes including:
34% productivity improvement
75% reduction in WIP
20% reduction in raw material working capital
90% reduction in past due orders
67% improvement in on-time deliveries
47% reduction in order entry errors
