Experience
David M. Sparks
TPS Lean Manufacturing & Supply Chain Specialist
David is a TPS Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Specialist with extensive experience managing manufacturing & distribution organizations in both the U.S. and Mexico for Multinational Fortune 500 companies and Private Equity.
His Lean Business System experience spans Automotive, Commercial Vehicles, Industrial Automation and Big Box Retail manufacturing. Bilingual and bicultural, David has held Americas multi-plant leadership positions including Director of Operations, General Manager, and Chief Operating Officer.
David has led multiple manufacturing plant and product transfers including greenfield plant construction and start-up, specializing in business optimization through Lean Business System implementation.
Core Focus Areas
Management Transformation
Restructuring management hierarchies to build capable, accountable, and engaged leadership teams.
Gemba & Kaizen
Shop floor stabilization using NOW indicators and relentless continuous improvement through Kaizen culture.
Financial Accountability
Aligning operational improvements with financial education and stakeholder accountability at every level.
Strategic Planning
Defining Mission, Vision, and Values with cascading deployment to achieve high-performance associate engagement.