BRAD MUIR

PRESIDENT

Continuing the momentum.

Losing a great leader and friend has had a great impact on my reflections of 2011 and my dedication to continuing the momentum that Rick Smith devoted his life. I am committed to keeping the tradition of Technical Change Associates' mission of building truly great companies. We have over 27 years' experience in Lean implementations. Our wholistic approach to continuous improvement has made TCA the leader in Lean business consulting.

I strongly believe that the combination of continuous education and hands-on experience gives us the edge that clients need for successful programs. “So many professionals will read a book and call themselves ‘consultants, ‘ but we believe our years of experience in leading the charge gives our customers an advantage." All the associates involved with TCA have at least 20 years’ of implementation experience at gemba (the actual place where value happens). They are not just merely academic Lean instructors.”    

About Brad Muir
    Brad brings to TCA more than 25 years of both Domestic and International experience implementing World Class/Lean concepts to Fortune 500 companies. Most recent, Mr. Muir founded Lean Technologies, a company focused on creating strategic business plans, capacity analysis, facilities planning and layout, and other Lean/Six Sigma technologies. Brad held previous executive positions such as Vice President – Operations, Vice President – Engineering, Director of Operations and Lean Manufacturing, and Lean Manufacturing Project Manager. In these roles, Brad has saved companies tens of millions of dollars creating and instituting a lean culture throughout the value chain including:

• Plant Reconfiguration and Layout
• Setup Reduction
• Manufacturing Cell Design
• Standard Work for sustainment
• Team Building and Training
• Lean/Six Sigma Quality Programs
• Supply Chain Development and Certification
• Eliminating Waste in Processes
• Strategic Planning
• Supplier Development
• Takt Time
• Pull and Flow Systems
• Value Stream Mapping

    He is a graduate of Weber State University (Utah) and holds a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering. Prior to this, he earned his Journeyman Machinist Certificate from DAVC (Utah). Brad is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CME), Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and a Site Examiner for the Shingo Prize of Excellence.