Richard C.
Lean Management Specialist Consultant & Trainer
Professional Value
Richard is a Lean Management specialist who helps automotive manufacturers achieve operational excellence through strategic Value Stream Mapping change programmes. Drawing on ten years in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and a Cranfield Manufacturing Management Fellowship, he delivers measurable efficiency gains for firms across the Arabian Peninsula, India and China.
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Executive Profile
Richard is a professional manager and a Chartered Engineer with a practical leadership style pursuing Lean Manufacturing techniques based on direct experience with Toyota specialists.
After a solid grounding from 10 years in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Richard has delivered successful Lean programmes based on direct experience with Toyota Supplier development team, across a variety of industry sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering, Food and Drink, notably with organisations such as the BAE Systems, ABB and IMI Plc.
Richard has a Fellowship in Manufacturing Management from Cranfield University to support his direct experience of Lean manufacturing and today, as a consultant, he continues to deliver successful Lean training and Strategic VSM based change programmes across diverse industrial sectors including those on the Arabian Peninsular, India and China.
Core Competencies
Lean Management
Richard specializes in Lean Management, leveraging experience with Toyota specialists to implement efficient production systems.
He creates strategies and visions for Lean transformation, focusing on customer-centric approaches.
Richard trains and empowers teams, using tools like Value Stream Mapping and 5S to drive change.
He identifies opportunities for improvement and selects appropriate tools, such as Flow and Pull systems, to optimize processes.
Change Management
Richard navigates Change Management by inspiring senior executives to adopt and sustain new processes.
He empowers implementers and stakeholders, driving breakthroughs through Pilot Processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
With a background in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Richard applies his expertise to various industries, including Automotive, Aerospace, and Engineering, to deliver successful change programs.