Project 7 Consultancy
Performance Improvement Specialists
Steve Smith
Lean Learning, Performance Improvement Expert

Steve Smith (MIBC) HNC Elec. & Electronic Engineering

 

Position: Group Partner
Tel: +1 416 836 4002
Email: Steve.smith@project7consultancy.com
Web: www.project7consultancy.com
OVERVIEW

Working in Aerospace, Automotive, Mass Transportation and Fast Moving Goods, Steve has developed and implemented Lean Transformation Strategies, Leadership Development, Process Improvement and robust Project Management across all work levels and functions .

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Lean Expert

Complete lean tools and techniques knowledge to instructor standards, specializing in Problem Solving, Lean Layouts, TPM, process and business visual controls. Steve has also held senior management positions at various companies to lead by example and coach/mentor the full time replacements to ensure full sustainment of process improvements implemented.

Maintenance and Engineering Expert

Steve has detailed knowledge over a 20 year period in machine and factory maintenance together with engineering and project management from Automotive, Rolling Stock and high volume manufacturing.

Process Improvement Specialist

Combining all round knowledge of maintenance, engineering and production Steve has carried out improvement programs across the UK, Europe and North America over the last 15 years from shop floor to business level.

 

EXPERIENCE

Group Director and Head of North American Operations | Project 7 Consultancy Ltd.
2012 - present
Partner | Project 7 Consultancy Ltd.
2007 - 2012
Principle Lean Consultant | Global Consulting Operation
2005 - 2007
Senior Lean Specialist | Global Consulting Operation
2003 - 2005
Senior Engineer | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
2000 - 2003
Production Senior Group Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1998 - 2000
Maintenance Group Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1994 - 1998
Maintenance Team Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1992 - 1994
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer | BOCM - Unilever Group
1989 - 1992
Apprentice - Electrical Craftsman | Electricity Board
1982 - 1989

 

CLIENTS

  • Bombardier Transportation North America – Services Division
  • First Group
  • Siemens Rail UK
  • Bombardier Aerospace
  • Rail transportation 1st tier suppliers
  • Bombardier Transportation Europe
  • Ford Motor Company Europe, Automotive
  • Airbus, Aerospace
  • Bombardier Transportation, Train Manufacture and Maintenance
  • British American Tobacco, Manufacturing FMCG
  • BMW, Automotive
  • Rover, Automotive

 

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