Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller

Steel Toes and Stilettos (eBook, PDF)

A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book is about the journey they went on to transform a traditionally run batch operation to a Lean enterprise -- characterized by authentic leadership, an inclusive culture, and excellent business results.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Dezember 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000517286
• Artikelnr.: 62861306

Autorenporträt

Shannon Karels is a Senior Operations Manager who has lead multiple lean transformations and run operations for two large publicly traded corporations across various industries and business models. She started her career in supply chain management and progressed through lean and operations leadership roles. Through this journey, Shannon has improved cultures in numerous manufacturing facilities by leading employee empowerment and engagement, and building highly successful teams, with a focus on business results. Shannon is known for leading accountable organizations built on trusting relationships that improve the companies' profitability and customer experience.

Kathy Miller is a Senior Operations Executive who has held numerous global vice president and director roles both in manufacturing and lean enterprise leadership. Kathy is a Shingo Prize Recipient for Large Businesses as a Plant Manager. She started her career in Operations as a 17-year-old co-op student at a vehicle assembly plant, and progressed through engineering, marketing, lean, and operations leadership roles, working for four large publicly traded corporations in executive roles. Kathy is a transformational leader who consistently delivers impressive business results through team development, process discipline, and continuous improvement. Kathy is known for the creation of an inclusive culture based on trust, respect, and accountability.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Baby Shoes
How it All Started Chapter 2: Cowboy Boots
New Sheriffs in Town Chapter 3: Steel Toes
Time to Get Moving Chapter 4: Training Shoes
So Much Training, So Little Time Chapter 5: High Heels
From the Plant to the Office Chapter 6: Rain Boots
Weathering the Storm Chapter 7: Tap Shoes
Dancing through the Noise Chapter 8: Flats
Picking Up the Pace Chapter 9: Flip Flops
Not Your Typical Spring Break Chapter 10: Combat Boots
Battling for Lean Honor Chapter 11: Boogie Shoes
Time to Celebrate