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Our Focus

1

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Project Management

We lead continuous improvement & problem solving projects for small and medium size companies to allow them to focus on day-to-day operations.

2

Coaching & Training

We provide a customized coaching & training approach for each company that is unique to their business strategy and objectives to ensure success.
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We specialize in

Systematic Thinking Skills (STS) training.  

Developed by the 

Applications Solutions Group (www.asgops.com), STS focuses on critical and analytic thinking for employees at any level of an organization.  STS skills include Root Cause Analysis, Decision Analysis, Problem Prevention - Risk Analysis, Opportunity - Benefit Analysis, and Priority Analysis.

3

Quality System Documentation

We provide expertise development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Control Plans, p/dFMEAs, and other Quality Assurance & compliance documents.

About Us

Caroline Riedel, Founding Partner

Caroline Riedel, Founding Partner of Lean Sigma Practitioners, has 30+ Years of successful strategic planning, applying, and instructing of Quality Assurance & Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and Systematic Thinking Skills in many industries including: food & aerosol metal packaging containers; automotive & appliance steel processing; aerospace & industrial bearings; aluminum automotive component casting; and HVAC residential & commercial product platforms.  Lean Sigma Practitioners work with small and medium size companies to develop a culture and mindset focused on identifying and eliminating problems, while moving from a culture based on reacting to problems to a culture focused on preventing problems.

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Our Credentials

  • Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt With Demonstrated Skills In:

    • Complex Problem Solving​

    • Predictive Product Quality Performance

    • Training Of Black Belts, Green Belts, Yellow Belts & Six Sigma Leadership Champions

  • Certified Lean Champion With Proven Expertise In:

    • Value Stream Mapping​

    • 5S

    • Process Waste Reduction

    • OEE

    • Kanban, etc.

  • Expert In Continuous Improvement Strategic Planning & Implementation 

  • Experienced With SQF, HACCP, ISO9001, AS9100, Quality System Compliance Auditing, Development & Maintenance 

  • Experienced With Re-building Quality Systems For Sustained Success

  • Experienced With ​Development Of Customer & Internal PPAP Qualification Programs

  • Expert In Quality Performance Activities Including:

    • p/dFMEAs

    • Control Plans

    • Gage R&R Studies

    • Capability Studies

    • SPC, etc.

  • Experienced In Developing Quality Gaps Risk Identification And Ranking As Well As Implementing Mitigation Systems

  • Coach & Mentor For Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians/Leads, Quality Leaders & Quality Teams

Services

Continuous Improvement Projects

  • Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

  • Lean/Six Sigma

  • Kaizen Events

  • Value Stream Mapping, etc.

  • Gage R&R Studies

  • Capability Studies

  • SPC Charting & Reaction Plans​

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation

  • Predictive Sampling & Inspection Plans

Coaching & Training

  • Systematic Thinking Skills (Developed by Applications Solutions Group)

  • Basic Lean Tools Training

  • Basic Six Sigma Tools Training​​​

  • Six Sigma/Lean Champion​​

  • Six Sigma/Lean Yellow Belt Training​

  • Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt Training​​

  • Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt Training​​

  • Quality Control & Assurance Coaching & Training

  • Quality 101 & Basic Problem Solving

  • 8D & CAPA Effectiveness

  • ​Quality Team Development

Quality System Documentation

  • SOP & Working Instructions Development & Writing

  • SOP & Working Instructions Reviews, Suggestions & Revisions

  • Audit/Compliance Preparations 

  • d/pFMEA & Control Plan Development

*** We Provide A Free Consultation For Each Service To Ensure A Customized Value Added Plan For Each Customer. ***

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