We specialize in working with companies within the process industries to turn plant challenges into opportunities for improved performance and a competitive edge. Our solutions include people-focused topics such as conflict management and communication skills, operations areas such as plant safety and management practices, and highly specialized and technical subjects such as pharmaceutical plant equipment training and maintenance.
The foundation of any effective training system is the ability to recognise and define the behaviors required by an employee to successfully perform a job. Failure to fully define required behaviors leads to inadequate training, inefficient operation, and increased risk of incidents. Plant Leadership Systems has expertise in defining the skills required for jobs in the process industries, down to the level of specific, observable behaviors. Effective training introduces and develops practical mastery of the skills required for job success. Proper performance support makes it easy for employees to perform the desired behaviors correctly. Performance Management practices assure knowledge transfer and accountability for proper job performance.
We help process plant employees all over the world improve productivity and find greater efficiencies. Cultures and languages may vary, but the issues faced by 24/7 process plants are largely the same regardless of whether they're in Europe, the Caribbean, or the Middle East.
We work closely with petrochemical and refining clients to improve plant floor visibility, emphasize safety, and empower shift leaders to think on their feet when confronted with irregular operations. In addition, we help facilities fine-tune their processes and shift schedules to reduce operating expenses.
Our pharmaceutical clients appreciate our practical approach to manufacturing operations and regulatory compliance. Our training system improves practical mastery and minimizes incidents of non-conformance.
We support the food and beverage industry with training approaches that help your workforce operate efficiently and in compliance with cGMP requirements.
Years of experience qualify us to offer practical, real-world suggestions that lead to greater efficiency, lower costs, and higher production for your plant.
Chris is a chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the process industries, leading and advising on all phases of manufacturing operations. As CEO, he serves as our lead consultant, overseeing projects that help clients make dramatic improvements to the organization and operation of process manufacturing facilities. He also conducts training and seminars that expand the skill set of plant supervisors and managers.
Chris's career includes time spent as a process engineer with GAF Chemicals, as a production superintendent with Syntex Chemicals, in various managerial positions with International Specialty Products, and as director of manufacturing with Roche Colorado Corporation. He consulted for TTS Performance Systems and KBC Advanced Technologies.
He has helped companies around the world improve plant operations, working in the U.S., Canada, Austria, Switzerland, the U.K., Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. A graduate of the University of Michigan Manufacturing Executive Program, Chris also has a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
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