He Turned 4 Manufacturing Companies Around - Steve Garwood

In the Operations Mastery Podcast episode, host Nick Verity welcomes Steve Garwood, COO of Trajus, a company specializing in cabinetry and multi-family interior design and renovation. Steve shares insights into Trajus' core services, emphasizing their focus on cabinetry for multi- and single-family projects. He discusses the company's remarkable growth, increasing cabinet production by 35% within a year and a half. Steve delves into the challenges faced upon joining Trajus, particularly inefficient delivery processes and prolonged lead times. Steve revolutionized the manufacturing process through strategic planning and transitioning to a flow operation, significantly enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. He highlights the importance of people and processes, emphasizing respect for employees and the implementation of standardized procedures. Steve's hands-on approach, coupled with his extensive experience in turnaround management, offers valuable lessons in optimizing operations and driving sustainable growth.Links And Resources: TRAJUSSteve Garwood on LinkedIn Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Operations Mastery? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes or Spotify and leave us a review!