John Ballis
Profile
Samurai Master Blackbelt Expert of Lean
Samurai Master Blackbelt Expert of Lean
Innovative and resourceful professional with a record of streamlining daily processes, introducing technology solutions, and implementing process improvements for bottom-line results. Hands-on experience in executive leadership, operational excellence management, continuous improvement, and change management. Astute operational strategist and transformational leader that consistently delivers high performance results in deadline-driven environments. Expertise in assessing corporate culture, navigating organizational dynamics, and translating corporate strategies into tangible results for sustainable change. Regarded for the ability to expertly drive processes and successfully motivate cross-functional teams. Comprehensive Lean Supply Chain and Project Management background coupled with a track record of exceeding expectations locally and internationally. Highly successful taking organizations (union and non-union represented) to the next level of operational excellence.
Focus Areas
Samurai Master Black Belt Expert of LEAN
Six Sigma
Corporate Culture
Lean Supply Chain
Project Management
Continual Process Improvements
Cross-functional Teams
Change Management
Business Development
Executive Mentor/Advisor
Corporate Strategist
Transformational Processes
Cross Industry & International Expertise
Endorsements
“I was very impressed with Flow Management’s ability to get everyone involved. Even the employees who are normally wall flowers were attentive and even active in our discussions.”
– Union Steward, Tenneco Packaging
“Why do I say that it’s critical that we have the full engagement of the organization? It’s just a question of mathematics. The executive team represents about 1% of this company. If we get 10% improvement from them, it will make no difference to the success of this company. But if we got the other 99%, 10 percent more engaged, doing 10 percent better work, driving 10-20 percent better results, you can see the difference that’s going to have in our success. At the end of the day, the most important people In the company are those closest to operations, those closest to the consumer, those closest to the customer, that’s where value is created. We’re literally entrusting the future of this company to the people who operate this company.”
– Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, President & CEO of The Oneida Group
“If you are serious about shifting your company from the remnants of 19th century management technology, to the most effective 21st century management known to mankind, John Ballis is the one to call. John is hands-down one of the top change experts in the world and has been instrumental in creating world-class companies on every part of the planet.”
–Jim H.