BACKGROUND:Dean brings over 20 years of leadership experience within the Terex Business System at Genie Industries. Throughout his career, he has held multiple Director-level positions across diverse operational functions. With a robust background in Operations Management, Dean has skillfully managed large teams of 300-700+ members in various environments, including Assembly, Paint, Fabrication, Welding, and support groups such as Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, and Materials.His notable achievements include establishing and enhancing operational systems using Lean principles such as Standard Work, Daily Management, 6S, and Poka-Yoke. Dean’s leadership extends beyond process improvement; he has successfully developed new products and implemented lean systems, resulting in significant gains in productivity, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple plants.Dean’s expertise isn’t limited to the shop floor. He has also designed and implemented online Lean training courses and led study missions to Toyota and other cutting-edge manufacturing companies in both the U.S. and Japan. These experiences, combined with mentoring from senseis at Shingijutsu Consulting, have provided him with profound insights and practical knowledge in Lean manufacturing.With a deep understanding of Lean systems and a pragmatic approach to leadership and training, Dean is a valuable asset to our team and clients. His contributions drive substantial improvements in manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness. Dean holds a BA in Business Administration from Washington State University.INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:Machinery Manufacturing: boom, scissor and material lifts, aerial work platforms, telescopic booms, and trailer mounted light towers, Discrete & Repetitive Manufacturing, Build-to-Stock, and Make-to-Order. LEAN EXPERIENCE:Building/Installing Problem Solving & Kaizen Cultures, Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, EBITDA focused operational improvements, Cellular Manufacturing, 6S & Visual Management, Standardized Work, Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke), Setup Reduction (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Processes, Paced Line Production, Leader Standard Work, Working Capital reduction via Kanban & Pull Based Inventory tools, and Training Within Industry (TWI).
