Transform Your Business with Operational Excellence.
Lean Edge Consulting - Lean tools. Engaged teams. Reliable outcomes.
About Us
Built on Practical Excellence
Empowering Manufacturers Through Practical Lean Excellence
At Lean Edge, we help small to mid-size manufacturing companies leverage Lean tools to streamline operations, identify true root causes, solve problems, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
With real-world experience on the shop floor, we provide hands-on manufacturing consulting — focusing on practical support rather than just theory. From visual management and Kaizen events to team training and A3 coaching, we partner with you to drive change that truly sticks.
Our mission is simple:
Fix the process. Empower the people. Deliver results.
our services
Lean Jumpstart Workshop
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
A3 Problem Solving Bootcamp
Uncover inefficiencies and drive immediate wins through a focused, high-impact Kaizen event.
Perfect for teams eager to kickstart continuous improvement using Lean tools but unsure where to begin. This on-site Kaizen blitz delivers fast impact by engaging your people in identifying and removing waste from core processes.
Includes: Gemba walk, team brainstorm, waste analysis, action plan.
A3 Problem Solving Bootcamp
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
A3 Problem Solving Bootcamp
Train your team to embrace Continuous Improvement and tackle real challenges. This immersive session provides participants with the A3 framework—a powerful Lean tool for identifying root causes and developing sustainable solutions. It's ideal for quality, operations, supply chain, and team leaders in the manufacturing sector.
The program includes 1-2 full days interactive workshop, digital templates, real case practice, and a certificate.
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
Visualize the flow and eliminate waste using Lean tools to unlock enhancement in your processes.
Whether you're facing delays, handoffs, or unclear workflows, our mapping sessions provide the clarity you need. We assist your team in documenting the current process, identifying bottlenecks, and discovering opportunities for simplification.
Includes: Live team facilitation, digital current-state & future-state maps, waste analysis, and prioritized action items.
Lean Coaching for Individuals
Lean Coaching for Individuals
Value Stream Mapping & Process Mapping
Grow your skills with personalized 1:1 support.
Whether you're working on a problem-solving project, learning Lean for the first time, or stepping into a new role, Lean Edge coaching gives you practical guidance and tools to help you succeed.
Includes: One-on-one coaching sessions (live or virtual), support on active projects or career growth, lean tool guidance (5S, A3, RCA, VSM, etc.), templates, feedback, and simple takeaways.
Fractional CI Coach
Lean Coaching for Individuals
Lean Health Check (FREE)
No CI team? No problem.
Get expert support for your continuous improvement initiatives—on demand. Whether you're rolling out Lean tools, facing a tough process issue, or just need extra CI horsepower—our remote coaching model provides flexible, expert support without the need to hire full-time.
This manufacturing consulting service includes 10–20 hours/month, remote coaching, project reviews, and leadership alignment.
Lean Health Check (FREE)
Lean Coaching for Individuals
Lean Health Check (FREE)
Quick, no-commitment way to benchmark your operations using Lean tools.
We’ll walk your floor, ask a few smart questions, and provide a simple scorecard outlining strengths and improvement opportunities focused on continuous improvement.
Includes: 60-minute walkthrough and a summary report with actionable insights.
Terms apply.
my story
Hi, I’m Elena — founder of Lean Edge.
My career didn't start in a boardroom; it started on the factory floor as a machine operator. That's where I learned what really matters — the rhythm of a shift, the pressure to perform, and the critical details that make or break the process. That experience became my foundation.
As I moved into quality and then operational excellence, I never lost that ground-level perspective. My approach has always been about connecting the dots between efficiency, robust systems, and the people who make it all happen. I've seen that the best process improvements aren't about complex theories; they're about practical, hands-on changes that teams can own and believe in.
That's why I started Lean Edge. I help teams cut through the noise, solve real problems, and build processes that work. But only if you are ready for it.
If you're tired of improvement plans that gather dust, you've come to the right place.