Operational Improvement expertise
We have the complete toolkit of operational improvement techniques at our disposal. For many years we've put them to good use in delivering profitability through productivity for clients. We also understand the critical importance of engaging your workforce in the improvement process, so that's exactly what we do. We want to share our expertise rather than jealously guard it, so upskilling your workforce is part of our processes
Profile of Neill Atkinson BSc(Hons), FMM, FIC, MCMI
Neill is a vastly experienced Operational Improvement specialist in the manufacturing and engineering arena. Before founding his consultancy business, Neill held a range of senior management positions in Blue Chip companies such as Philips Electronics, Black and Decker and Thyssenkrupp, as well as senior positions within SME companies. This included operating at board level in highly competitive business sectors, where transformational productivity gains were achieved with a minimum of capital expenditure.
He's a qualified, and time served engineer, and still employs this engineering knowledge to support clients in ways that non-technical consultants are unable to match. Neill holds a HNC in Engineering, BSc(Hons) in Environmental Studies, and a Fellowship in Manufacturing Management.
Neill is a Fellow in Manufacturing Management, a member of the Chartered Managers Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Consulting. He currently operates as Principal Consultant and Company Director.
Profile of Ian Teggert BSc
Ian is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over 20 years of senior leadership, consultancy, and project management experience. Known for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing key analytical skills, and implementing process enhancements to drive organizational efficiency and cost savings.
Ian has worked across a wide variety of industries; including automotive, FMCG, nuclear and pharmaceutical, and has held senior management positions in several Blue-Chip companies such as Sanofi, Thyssenkrupp and Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies including roles at Senior Leadership Team level.
Like Neill, Ian is a time served and qualified engineer with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.
Profile of Sarah Atkinson
Over the years, Sarah has worked in various roles within the business, including purchasing and general admin. Currently she's looking after digital content and has been heavily involved in our re-branding initiative this year.