New Lean Champions Leading the Way

Rome, NY – In order to ensure long-term competitiveness manufactures need to find new ways to be more effective and efficient in their day to day operations. Bartell has looked to meet this challenge by applying various principals and tools of a concept referred to as lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing, at its core, is a systematic approach to eliminate waste and inefficiency without reducing productivity. For lean to become effective lean must become an integrated part of business activities and achieve buy-in various employees are selected to become immersed in the principles and work with all aspects of the organization to drive systemic cultural change. These employees, who complete extensive training, are commonly referred to as Black Belts, Green Belts, and Lean Champions.

President Pat Morocco reviews the 6s checklist with new Lean Champions Justin Morat and Heather Fargnoli.

Bartell is proud to announce that Mike Buisman, engineering project team leader, Justin Morat, manufacturing engineer, and Heather Fargnoli, customer service, have recently completed the training requirements to achieve certification as Lean Champions. With their new tools and skills, they will look to advance various projects that will leverage lean manufacturing techniques as well as their excellent problem-solving skills to ensure Bartell continues to excel as a world-class manufacturer.

“Through the training process Mike, Justin, and Heather have demonstrated not only an ability to understand the principals of lean but apply them in practical and beneficial ways to our business. Their enthusiasm and professionalism have allowed them to work across multiple functions to bring about positive change. We are very excited to see how they continue to apply what they have learned and help grow the lean program here at Bartell.” said Ben Lunduski, Vice President of Operations.

About Bartell Machinery Systems

Bartell Machinery Systems is a global leader in providing highly-engineered industrial manufacturing equipment for the Tire & Rubber, Oil & Gas, and Wire & Cable industries. Bartell has delivered innovative solutions to leading manufacturers since 1940, with over 8,500 machines installed worldwide. Bartell is headquartered in Rome, NY with sales and service capability around the globe.