Ed Hoffman

With nearly two decades of operations management experience at industry giants like GE and Lockheed Martin, Ed founded Competitive Business Solutions to deliver innovative strategic solutions that empower companies to achieve world-class operational performance, profitability, and sustained growth. His extensive background reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous improvement in the arena of operational efficiency.

Ed boasts a diverse operations portfolio, having held both functional and executive roles, which equips him with a deep understanding of the complex challenges organizations face. His expertise in implementing lean transformation initiatives has been instrumental in driving change across entire business units and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Notably, he pioneered lean production and kaizen techniques during a “greenfield” business start-up for Lockheed Martin’s space division, setting a benchmark for industry practices.

In his previous roles, Ed served as Director of Operations, where he led the first comprehensive aerospace and defense implementation of SAP, showcasing his ability to integrate advanced technology into operational frameworks. Additionally, his background as an IT Manager and Manufacturing/Process Engineer has provided him with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and operational processes.

At CBS, Ed is committed to cultivating a culture of consultants who prioritize the customer, embrace a passion for learning, and remain humble and gracious at all times. He has successfully led large transformational initiatives at companies such as Raytheon, Triumph Group, Lockheed Martin, as well as numerous small and mid-sized businesses