Lean Specialists in New Zealand

He is a dynamic and energetic “hands-on” Operational Lean Leader with a logical and systematic approach, proven to drive waste out of the value streams whilst maximising efficiencies to deliver solid bottom line results.

David’s extensive knowledge base has been developed successfully across some of the most technically demanding and highly regulated operational environments in the world including Automotive & Agricultural Equipment, Medical Devices, Plastic Injection Moulding, Food Processing and Banknote Manufacturing.

David has broad skills in operations management, business continuity planning, strategic thinking & planning, change management, project management, development, and deployment of world class manufacturing programmes within multi-site / international organisations (from start-ups to advanced level), advanced quality management principles and auditing within ISO based management systems.

Ian started on the shop floor as a Manufacturing Engineer which gave him his practical understanding of the real issues in production before becoming a Continuous Improvement Manager at a First Tier Automotive Supplier.

Trained by the Lean Enterprise Research Centre as part of the Accelerate Wales programme he has develop an expert skillset in Lean manufacturing. Ian has developed an outstanding set of facilitator skills who constantly engages staff in the application of Lean tools and improving the work they do.

Having completed an MBA in 2008-9 he went on to work with companies at the Leadership level coaching and mentoring business owners in the strategy and cultural requirements of a Lean organisation. Embracing the core principles of the Lean Enterprise Methodology he has worked with over 40 companies, including Automotive, Kitchen Manufacturing, Meat Processing, Courts, Fabrication, Warehousing, Government, Councils and Professional Services.

Ian is also able to work with your teams to understand your ability to embrace the Lean foundation concepts and coach key people to grow and sustain these concepts into real business improvement. Ian is based in Cambridge, New Zealand.

Originally from United Kingdom. Darran has worked with Toyota UK optimising their operations for over 10 years. Since moving to New Zealand Darran has primarily worked as a senior manufacturing expert and consultant.

He has extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, applying his knowledge as a business improvement professional across the FMCG and Food & Beverage Industries.