Timothy McLean – Managing Director

Timothy McLean serves as the Managing Director at TXM Lean Solutions, which he founded in 2004. He has over 20 years of experience in operational and management roles. Timothy, also known as Tim, specializes in Project Management and Process Improvement.
He started his career in 1989 implementing TQM techniques. Later, he moved to lean manufacturing consulting.
Recently, Timothy focuses on implementing Value Stream Maps. He helps clients to eliminate waste and improve flow. He also implements pull systems. His strategies succeed in both greenfield and brownfield sites.
Throughout his career, Timothy has managed major operational changes. These include multi-site amalgamations, ERP system implementations, and plant relocations. He has also integrated mergers and acquisitions. Timothy is adept at establishing and refining complex international supply chains.
Timothy has a reputation for high-quality project management. He is also known for his lean supply chain expertise. Besides his managerial role, Timothy is an author. He has written two books on Lean Thinking. He contributes to various podcasts, including AIGroup podcast and Lean Leadership podcast.
Author
Timothy is the author of two books:
On Time, In Full: Achieving Perfect Delivery with Lean Thinking in Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Production Planning
https://txm.com/products/time-full/
https://www.amazon.com/Time-Full-Achieving-Purchasing-Production/dp/1498768644/
Grow Your Factory, Grow Your Profits
https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Factory-Profits/dp/1482255855/
Timothy McLean Profiles
Latest Articles by Timothy McLean
- The Ultimate Guide To Lean Plant Layout
- Big Company vs Small Company: What Large and Small Manufacturers Can Learn from Each Another
- Making Sense of Your Problems With The Cynefin Framework (The 5 Domains With Examples)
- Understanding Your Production Capacity
- The Keys to a Successful Lean Transformation
- Factory Layout Examples & How to Choose
- TXM to Showcase Expertise at Australian Manufacturing Week 2025
- Carving a Path to Efficiency: HGH Granite
- Why There is No Silver Bullet for Improving Operational Performance
- Prime Fluid Management Boosts Operational Efficiency and Quality
- Operator Maintenance – An Essential Tool or a Disaster Waiting to Happen
- What is One Piece Flow and How Can It Help Your Flow Production Process
- What is Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)?
- Lean Transformation and Lean Champion of the Year Awards 2024
- How Do You Design A Lean Warehouse Layout To Maximise Flow And Productivity?
- Making your ERP System live with your Kanban System
- How to Build Your Own Kanban Boards
- Why The Tools Still Matter In A Lean Production System
- Driving Innovation and Efficiency: Key Insights from our Excellence Forum
- TXM Lunch & Learn – UK
- The Ninth Waste in the Lean Office
- The Top 12 Lean Tools for Lean Manufacturing
- Islam Fernas and Glen Gill Appointed State Managers at TXM
- What is a Value Stream Map?
- Guide To Visual Management for a Lean System
- The 3 Essentials of a Lean Visual Management Board
- Is the Dream of a Fully Automated Factory Worth Pursuing?
- Theory of Constraints Vs. Lean – Which Makes Sense for Your Business?
- Welcome to Two Experienced Consultants: Peter Maunder and Peter Kuttenkeuler
- Are You Ready for An ERP System?