"I have been fortunate to be able to work with some great companies and people.  Being able to teach the importance of operating within a system that continuously improves in every aspect of the business is very rewarding.  Doing so has led me to the most important thing that drives me to do this work, people.  Having a positive impact on company performance consistently leads to job security for hard working people at all levels of the organization.  I love knowing our work has had a positive impact on people's lives as well." 

01 Industry Experience

 

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Health Care
  • Power Generation & Utilities
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Construction 
02 Professional Experience
  • Operations Engineer in the Aerospace industry 
03 Expertise
  • Leadership coaching and mentoring 
  • Strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) 
  • Lean production transformation 
  • Kaizen facilitation 
  • Flow and Pull systems 
  • Inventory management (KanBan) 
  • Plant design for flow 
  • Waste identification and elimination 
  • Project management 
04 Education
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Letourneau University 
  • Master of Science Technical Management, Embry Riddle University 
  • Certified Master Blackbelt 

Dennis Kelley

Vice President of Consulting Services

Dennis Kelley, Vice President of Consulting Services at Competitive Business Solutions (CBS), is an accomplished leader and strategist with over 30 years of diverse manufacturing experience. Starting his journey as an operations engineer in the aerospace industry after serving his country with the United States Marine Corps., Dennis transitioned to strategic consulting, leveraging his comprehensive skill set across a range of industries including Defense, Healthcare, Power Generation, and more. His journey was fueled by a desire to effect tangible change in organizations, leading to his successful stints in consulting. 

Dennis’s love for his job stems from his capability to transform existing business streams and develop manufacturing layouts for new programs. His deep understanding of Lean deployment, gained through personal training by Shingijutsu USA, positions him as a trusted advisor in the industry. He uses this knowledge to coach leaders in the development and deployment of Long Range Strategic Plans, ensuring a seamless execution through Hoshin planning at all operational levels. 

If you want to discuss all the ways CBS can partner with your business to help you reach your goals, feel free to  contact Dennis directly. 

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