Kaizen Facilitation & Excel Driven CI Support
At Facilitation Elevation, I offer targeted, results-driven sessions for Continuous Improvement, Kaizen Leadership, and Operational Performance — all grounded in over 25 years of real-world manufacturing experience.
Services
3-Day Virtual Kaizen Kickstart
Kickstart Lean in your organization with a focused, results-driven 3-Day Virtual 5S Kaizen Event.
In just three days, your team will:
Eliminate workplace clutter and wasted motion
Create a clean, visual, and organized environment
Build a foundation of Lean discipline that lasts
Learn how to run future 5S events themselves with confidence
This isn’t just consulting — it’s facilitation + training combined. By the end, your team will not only have a transformed workplace but also the skills and tools to repeat the process internally.
Who it’s for:
✔️ Small to mid-size teams ready to take the first step into Lean
✔️ Companies that want quick wins before bigger Kaizen events
✔️ Leaders who want results and team capability building
💰 Investment
$2,750 (flat rate) — includes:
3 full days of virtual Kaizen event facilitation
Hands-on coaching for your team to run future 5S events
Digital templates + “5S Starter Kit” (checklists, before/after audit forms, sustain tools)
30-minute follow-up coaching call to support sustainment
(In-person facilitation available at additional cost — contact for details.)
Kaizen Event Discovery Call
Interested in hosting a Kaizen event to drive rapid, lasting improvement? This 30–45-minute call is designed to:
Clarify your goals and challenges
Outline how a 3–5 day Kaizen event would be structured for your team
Confirm fit, timing, and next steps
👉 Please note: Kaizen events themselves run 3–5 consecutive days. This booking is for the initial discovery and planning discussion only. The full event dates will be coordinated separately after alignment.
30-45 minutes
CI Troubleshooting
Stuck on a flow issue, metric, or team challenge? Let’s break it down and fix it — fast.
$100 - 30 minutes
KPI Development &
Live Excel Dashboards
Build or enhance real-time Excel dashboards to track your operational KPIs, metrics, and more.
$150 - 60 minutes
Kaizen Coaching
Work through planning, execution, or sustainment of your next Kaizen event with expert coaching.
$200 - 60 minutes
Deep Dive Strategy Session
Unpack high-impact challenges, identify opportunities, and align priorities in one powerful session.
$275 - 90 minutes
Don't see what you need? Contact me directly for a custom solution.
Testimonials
"Brian helped us reduce lead time by 40% in just one week through his Kaizen facilitation."— Operations Manager, Colorado manufacturer
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Contact Us
Let’s connect!
Have a question about services, want something custom, or just want to talk shop?
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About Brian Reed
In 2006, I completed an intensive 8-week Kaizen facilitation certification, and two years later, in 2008, I earned top honors in a Dale Carnegie public speaking program. Those two experiences combined with several of the best mentors I could ask for set me on the path of continuous learning, leading, and helping teams improve.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead more than 130 Kaizen events across 8 companies and 6 states, in environments ranging from aerospace and cleanroom manufacturing to construction and pharmaceuticals. Along the way, I’ve met incredible colleagues, worked with amazing teams and team members, and built a deep respect for what can happen when people are empowered to improve the work they do.
Some of the event types I’ve facilitated include:
• Value Stream Mapping for production, office, and service workflows
• 5S/6S systems, from single departments to sitewide audit and recognition programs
• Kanban implementations for raw materials and finished goods
• Cell design and flow improvements aligned to takt time
• SMED and changeover reduction projects
• Scheduling and capacity planning enhancements
• Warehouse, inventory, and floor layout redesigns, including company consolidations
• Water strider routines and replenishment systems for assembly lines
• Returned goods and machining process flow improvements
• Cleanroom standardization and 6S events
• Standard Work development and sustainment strategiesEvery step of the journey has reinforced something I deeply believe: meaningful change happens when teams are trusted, supported, and aligned around a shared goal. I’ve been fortunate to play a part in that process — and I bring everything I’ve learned to each new opportunity. Whether it's streamlining operations, improving customer satisfaction, or building stronger teams, I’m here to help make it happen — one conversation, one improvement, one win at a time.
Recommended Tools & Resources
Over the years, I’ve used many tools, books, and software that help me instill CI culture, run successful Kaizen events, and build powerful dashboards. Below are the trusted resources I personally recommend — some of which help support this site through affiliate partnerships.
