From Toyota’s world-class Lean methodologies to leading cutting-edge Industry 4.0 transformations at a national level, James has built a track record of delivering high-performance improvement programs across multiple industry sectors.
A Chartered Engineer with extensive international experience across New Zealand, Europe, the USA, and Asia he specialises in driving productivity uplift through Digital Transformation, Operational Excellence and Business Strategy Deployment.
James thrives on solving complex operational challenges, mentoring future leaders, and equipping businesses with the tools they need to drive measurable efficiency gains and achieve sector-leading performance.
With a passion for continuous improvement and innovation he has successfully led transformation initiatives across the public and private sectors, implementing innovative strategies that drive long-term, sustainable productivity gains.
EXPERTISE
- Digital Transformation Programmes
- Industry 4.0/Digital Manufacturing expert (Certified SIRI assessor)
- Digital manufacturing value stream design and roadmap development
- Operations Strategy design and execution
- Operations Excellence expert
- Change Management
- Facilitated rapid improvement activity
- Design and deployment of balanced, effective operational measures
- Real time visual control methods
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Organisational structure re-design
- Programme management & Governance
- Stakeholder management
- Business turn-around & re-structure
- Expert coach in numerous Lean, Six sigma, Business improvement techniques
- Leadership mentoring and development
- SIPOC approach to process and information flow optimisation
Sector Experience
- Manufacturing
- FMCG
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Primary Industry
- Civil
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Back office, call and service centers
- High mix, low volume production
- Back office, call and service centers
- Cross Sector / National Level Programme Design
