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Improvement

Yes, you should try to get a little bit better every day.

Beau Groover
June 13, 2024

Improvement

by Doc McIntyre

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Yes, you should try to get a little bit better every day.

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But improvement actually happens in fits and starts and ebbs and flows. You try new stuff; you struggle for a while; you get some traction; and then you rinse and repeat.

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Persistence will win out if you hang in there.

Spotlight on Our New Senior Practitioner: Andrew Chavez

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We are excited to welcome Andrew Chavez as our new Senior Practitioner at The Effective Syndicate. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, Andrew brings a lot of knowledge and a proven history of success in improving organizations. Here’s a closer look at Andrew’s journey, his thoughts on lean manufacturing, and his leadership style.

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A Journey of Leadership and Change

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Andrew’s career in manufacturing covers Industrial and Aerospace & Defense OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers. He has led teams at every level, from Supervisor to CEO, and in companies ranging from $10 million to $10 billion. This wide range of experience has given Andrew a unique view of the challenges and opportunities in the industry.

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“I’ve been in Manufacturing Leadership for over 20 years. I’ve led at every level and scale, from Supervisor to CEO, and $10 billion dollar companies down to $10 million dollar companies,” says Andrew. His broad experience helps him understand the details of manufacturing operations and drive meaningful change.

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Using Lean Manufacturing

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Andrew strongly supports lean manufacturing, a method he has used to make big improvements in various business units. “I’ve used Lean Manufacturing to transform and turn-around multiple business units, with a relentless approach to getting the right things done throughout the company value stream,” he explains. For Andrew, lean manufacturing is not just a set of tools but a cultural change that improves skills and processes across the entire value stream.

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One of Andrew’s most impressive lean transformations was at a small $10 million business unit that had been idle for 12 years and was close to shutting down. “Fast forward 2 ½ years later, and we had doubled sales, became profitable, and achieved peak performance in on-time delivery, productivity, and scrap reduction,” he recalls.

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This transformation not only revived the business but also created over 40 new jobs in the community and enabled the company to support a local charity with financial resources and hands-on help.

“Lean is about helping everyone around you reach their highest potential every day”

Andrew Chavez

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His commitment to lean manufacturing highlights his dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and empowerment.

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Leadership Philosophy

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At the core of Andrew’s leadership philosophy is servant leadership. “Servant leadership above all, which means we care so much about the people who care, we will do whatever it takes to protect them from those who don’t. Focus on building strengths into GREATNESS,” he states. This approach shows his belief in nurturing talent and creating an environment where individuals can thrive.

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Andrew also draws inspiration from the book Good to Great, adopting the principle that “Good is the enemy of GREAT.” He believes in staying humble in accomplishments and constantly striving for improvement. “Be humble in accomplishments and never satisfied with any end result. Life is about learning and growing. Aim to get 1% better every day, and you’ll never have 2 bad days in a row,” he advises.

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Andrew supports situational leadership, recognizing that leaders must be competent, flexible, and self-aware to excel. “Leaders who are in the right position and are equipped for growth need to be (1) competent (2) cross-functionally agile (3) self-aware so they can be trained and mentored to become (a) laser-focused (b) exceptional communicators and collaborators (c) extremely disciplined in constantly developing people and processes,” he explains.

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Looking Ahead

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We are excited to see the positive impact Andrew will bring to The Effective Syndicate. His dedication to lean principles, servant leadership, and continuous improvement fits perfectly with our mission to drive excellence in manufacturing operations. Welcome, Andrew Chavez! We look forward to achieving great things together.

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