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

Karl Smith (MIBC)

 

Position: Director
Tel: 0044 7920 824 465
Email: karl.smith@project7consultancy.com
Web: www.project7consultancy.com
OVERVIEW

Working in the Automotive, Mass Transportation and Window Manufacturing Karl has developed an unrivalled expertise in Lean Transformation Strategy Development, Senior Management Performance Coaching and Instructional Design of Lean Culture Change programs ( Lean Learning Academy).

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Lean Expert

Complete lean tools and techniques knowledge to instructor standards, specializing in total productive maintenance and lean leadership behaviours and time management.

Performance Coach

Combining professional Project Management Standards with a rigorous Instructional Design methodology, Karl has designed, delivered and evaluated major learning programs [including Lean, and Coaching] for industry leading companies across Europe

Process Design Specialist

Combining his Toyota experience and consulting portfolio, Karl is an expert in process design, from blueprint operations to individual process design. He has extensive knowledge on total process Takt Time and Managed Buffer controls, specialising in the associated tools, techniques and behaviors required to deliver sustainable performance.

 

EXPERIENCE

Director | Project 7 Consultancy
2009 - Present
Partner | Project 7 Consultancy
2006 - 2009
Project Manager | Global Consulting Operation
2003 - 2006
Senior Lean Specialist | Global Consulting Operation
2000 - 2002
Body Shop Senior Group Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1997 - 2000
Production Group Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1993 - 1997
Production Team Leader | Toyota Motor Manufacturing
1992 - 1993
Production Supervisor Qualified | Jaguar Cars
1986 - 1991

 

CLIENTS

  • Bombardier Transportation, Train Manufacture and Maintenance
  • Land Rover, Automotive
  • Jaguar Cars, Automotive
  • Ford Motor Corporation ( Europe ), Automotive
  • VELUX, Window Manufacturing
  • Denovo, Tier Supplier to Bombardier, Seat Manufacturing
  • Metronet, London Underground Track & Signals
  • BAE Systems Surface Ships

 

Lean Manufacturing