Business Improvement Specialist
Providing a multi-disciplinary approach to increasing efficiency
About Tim Ford
Tim is an experienced business improvement professional who is passionate about helping small to medium-sized businesses reach their potential. His broad skill set is used to develop the solution to any challenging problem.
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Tim has cross-functional experience covering Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Admin and Finance, Systems Design, Software Implementation, Production, Service, HR and Safety.
The Process
IDENTIFY
Tim uses facts and data to help identify and quantify problems that are causing business pain.
STRATEGISE
Once these are clearly defined, Tim supports businesses in developing strategies to combat the issues at hand.
EXECUTE
Following consultation and agreement on the best way forward, Tim can either develop and lead teams to execute the plan or support the existing team through their journey to a successful outcome.
Business Improvement Services
To help your business succeed
Business analysis
Collecting and using data to identify issues and develop solutions
Continuous Improvement Coaching
Teaching staff and business owners to understand and apply lean techniques and strategies to identify, minimise and eliminate waste
Leadership Coaching
Working with new leaders, or helping existing leaders, to perform at their best through coaching and training
Team Development
Helping business leaders to develop high functioning teams, utilising visual management techniques, team building, and goal setting to build a common direction whilst considering WIIFM (What's In It For Me)
Digital Transformation Support
Supporting digital transformations including analysis of current state, identification of possible software solutions, solution analysis and selection, procurement, implementation, training and ongoing support. Examples include Payroll, Time and Attendance, MRP, ERP and safety software solutions
Development of Business KPIs
Support in developing KPIs aligned to the business goals, and translating these measures into meaningful targets for each level of the business, ensuring business-wide performance contributions
Supporting Sustainability
Supporting Sustainability initiatives in energy monitoring, identification of savings, implementation of solutions and analysis of emissions inventories of Scope 1, 2 & 3 contributors
Leadership through change management challenges
Experienced in dealing with the challenges of driving transformational change through businesses
Capital Equipment Analysis
Developing ROI documentation to support the purchase of new capital equipment