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What I Do

One goal.
Execution.

A process expert regardless of industry. Every engagement is built around your specific situation.

The Difference

Not advisory.
Execution.

Most consultants deliver recommendations and leave. I embed directly in your operation, take ownership of outcomes, and do not exit until your team can run it independently.

Industry is context. The process discipline is the constant.

Embedded or remoteMatched to what the situation needs. Remote often saves money and works well for systems work.
Outcomes, not hoursPriced on value delivered. The goal is results, not billable time.
Clean exit by designEvery system documented. Every process trained. The team owns it when I leave.
Money-back guaranteeIf agreed outcomes are not hit, you get money back. Terms set at engagement start.
Office team working
Core Services

Where the work gets done.

Most engagements start as project-based work. They grow from there based on need.

Start Here
Project-Based Work
Weeks to Months

The fastest path from problem to result. Defined scope, fixed timeline, measurable outcome. Focused on the highest-leverage constraint in your operation.

Scoped around one well-defined problem
LEANIQ diagnostic to confirm root cause
Measurable outcome agreed upfront
Documented and handed off at close
Ongoing Leadership
Fractional COO
Weeks to Months

Embedded executive leadership without the full-time cost. I own the operations function while you scale, stabilize, or bridge a leadership gap.

Own the operations function end-to-end
Align teams, systems, and priorities around execution
Build the leadership bench while delivering results
Exit with documented systems your team can run
Turnaround
Operations Turnaround
Weeks to Months

For businesses where operations are actively limiting growth or cash flow. Diagnose what is breaking, remove the constraints, and rebuild workflows that scale.

LEANIQ diagnostic — root causes, not symptoms
Constraint removal and workflow redesign
KPI and accountability systems built in
Team capability built alongside process improvement
Leadership Gap
Interim Leadership
Weeks to Months

Bridge the gap between a departure and the right permanent hire. Hold the operations function, maintain momentum, and hand off with full documentation.

Immediate operational continuity
Maintain team performance and culture
Full documented handoff to incoming leader

Additional Services

Execution Systems

KPI frameworks, accountability structures, and repeatable process design. Built to outlast the engagement.

Team & Culture Build

Install ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline without burning the people running the operation.

Supply Chain Optimization

Inventory reduction, pull systems, SIOP, and demand planning. Proven across manufacturing and distribution.

Ongoing Check-Ins

Monthly or quarterly sessions after engagement close to guide, coach, and redirect the team as needed.

Discuss Your Situation
Proprietary Tool

LEANIQ
Operational Diagnostic

Every engagement starts with the LEANIQ diagnostic — a structured assessment that identifies operational root causes in the first week. Works across any industry because the waste categories are universal.

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The LEANIQ Framework — DOWNTIME
D
DefectsQuality failures that consume time, materials, and trust
O
OverproductionMaking more than needed before it is needed
W
WaitingIdle time caused by upstream delays or decisions
N
Non-utilized TalentSkills and people not being used or developed
T
TransportationUnnecessary movement of materials or information
I
InventoryExcess stock tying up cash and space
M
MotionUnnecessary movement of people within a process
E
Extra ProcessingDoing more work than the customer requires
Who This Is For

Built for specific situations.
Not everyone qualifies.

The CEO Who Needs to Hand Off Operations

Running the business and operations at the same time. One is suffering. Need someone who can take ownership and actually own it.

The Ops Leader Who Needs a Peer

Know what needs to change. Need a proven operator to work alongside, pressure-test the thinking, and accelerate execution.

The Company Scaling Faster Than Its Systems

Growth is real but operations are not keeping up. Delivery is inconsistent, quality is slipping, or the team is burning out.

The Business That Needs to Control Costs

Margins are tighter than they should be. Inventory is too high. Throughput is too low. Needs to be leaner without losing what works.

See If We Are a Fit

Money-Back Guarantee

If agreed outcomes are not delivered, you get money back. Base expenses retained. Everything above that is tied to results.

Terms defined at engagement start before any work begins.
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Not sure which service fits?

Start with a 30-minute call or facility tour. I will tell you honestly whether I am the right fit.

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