“As a long-time Operations Manager, Lean Expert, and Consultant, I have learned that there is opportunity for improvement in every aspect of business. I have been fortunate to be able to provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for hundreds of companies that were seeking a competitive advantage in their industry.” 

01 Industry Experience
  • Aerospace & Defense 
  • Power Generation & Utilities 
  • Industrial Equipment 
  • Construction 
  • Automotive 
  • Chemical Processing 
  • Biomedical Formulation and Processing 
  • Food and Beverage 
  • Distribution 
  • Furniture Manufacturing 
  • Consumer Goods 
  • Packaging 
  • Electronics 
  • Engineering Services 
02 Professional Experience
  • Director of Operations, Sashco Inc 
  • Director of Continuous Improvement, LongWater Opportunities 
  • President and Founder, The Catalyst Associates 
03 Expertise
  • Leadership Coaching and Mentoring 
  • Strategic Goal Deployment (Hoshin Kanri, Policy Deployment) 
  • Lean Production System and Transformations 
  • Value Stream Mapping 
  • Kaizen Facilitation 
  • Structured Problem Solving (A3, 8D) 
  • Plant Layout and product flow 
  • Organizational Effectiveness 
  • Operations Execution 
  • S&OP (Process, Capacity, Supply & Demand Planning) 
  • Quality Management Systems 
  • Business Diagnostics 
  • Project Management 
04 Education
  • Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – Iowa State University 

Tim Mason

Vice President of Consulting Services

With an impressive career spanning over three and a half decades, Tim Mason, Vice President of Consulting Services, brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role at CBS. A seasoned mechanical engineer and Lean transformation expert, Tim thrives on dissecting processes, eliminating waste, and injecting efficiency into every facet of an organization’s operation. His passion for problem-solving has seen him diving headlong into diverse projects, from jet engine construction to agricultural operations. This diversity of experience, combined with his love for strategic business operations, fuels his successful career in consulting, and his results speak for themselves. 

Prior to joining CBS, Tim was the founder and president of Catalyst Associates, where he built a solid reputation for his strategic focus on Lean implementation and operations, teamwork, accountability, optimization, and cost containment. In his lengthy and diverse career, he has significantly improved the profitability of hundreds of companies across the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., and Europe. Renowned for his acumen in turnaround situations, mergers, and acquisitions, Tim is a true Lean expert, known for his innovative and cost-effective solutions 

When Tim is not revolutionizing business operations, you can find him indulging in his numerous hobbies. Tim enjoys the great outdoors, remodeling houses, restoring vintage vehicles, home brewing, golfing, skiing, camping, and much more. His love for machines led him to a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and his passion for improvement led him to consulting. 

To discuss how Tim’s expertise can benefit your business, contact him directly here. 

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