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Continuous Progress

               “True continuous improvement is not only the ability to apply Lean principles, but the ability to analyze data and synthesize necessary change.”  Steve is a Lean Expert with direct experience from Toyota in applying Lean principles.  He has over 25 years of domestic and international experience in healthcare and manufacturing organizations.  Additionally, he is certified as a Black Belt Champion and Six Sigma Green Belt.  From the manufacturing and delivery processes of industry to the Emergency Department, his ability to promote change in the culture is the key to his success.  Steve excels at the hands-on approach.  His mentorship promotes sustained transformation in the organization.  He works directly with leadership applying Hoshin Planning principles and metrics that drive continuous improvement.  This focus on transfer of knowledge enables leadership to continue progress toward World Class beyond the first implementation. 

In February 2005 Steve Stenberg formed Continuous Progress LLC which is an independent consulting firm specializing in Lean practices and the Toyota Production System.

                Steve has experience in a variety of businesses with ever increasing responsibilities. He has worked in grocery, retail, healthcare and manufacturing. Some of the various titles Steve has held are Department Head, Sales Associate, Production Associate. Quality Technician, Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Program Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and General Manager.

                Steve spent the eight years learning and applying the Toyota Production System at MagnaDonnelly Corporation. Steve received extensive training through seminars, teaching and coaching by Russ Scaffedde. Russ has extensive experience in lean and was a Toyota Vice President for years.

                Steve has participated in numerous benchmarking studies in the United States as well as China, Japan and Mexico. He has experience with developing lean systems worldwide and is an excellent trainer and facilitator.

                Lean training and specific tools offered by Steve include but not limited to:

5-S, Kanban, Hejunka, Pull Systems, Value Stream Mapping, Spaghetti diagrams, Capacity sheets, Standard Work, Workflow and layouts, Full work analysis, Product Process Flow, Lean Metrics, Poke Yoke, SMED, Takt time and Cycle time analysis, Line balancing and Operator Loading Charts, Job Instruction, Program Management Process, Time Observation Forms, Hoshin Planning, 7 Deadly Wastes, Visual Factory and others.

 

Progressive Business Solutions

Michael Hogan - Biography

Manufacturing:

  • Spent over 23 years in manufacturing and administrative settings, from floor foreman, to engineer, to manufacturing manager, and plant manager.
  • First Director of Continuous Improvement (6) plants at Burgess Norton Mfg., managing all aspects of lean manufacturing, including training and implementations five years.
  • Managed and trained numerous Lean Specialists
  • Trainer of over 3,000 people including senior leadership & staff at (7) divisions in Amsted Industries and facilities in Belgium, France, & Germany.
  • Experience in a variety of industries including, foundry processes, machining, sheet metal fabrication, grinding, high and low volume assembly, electro-static painting.

Healthcare:

  • Implemented & introduced lean at Florida Hospital, University of Nebraska Medical Center, LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center, University of Minnesota (Fairview), Capital Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
  • Performed lean applications in Nutritional Services, OR, ED, Pharmacy, In-Patient Flow. Discharge, Lab’s (both Core & Non-Core, & SPD
  • Heavily involved in ‘Lean’ Design specifically:
  • Designed the ‘Lean’ ED at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center (featured in Lean Hospitals book), along with the OR, Pharmacy, Radiology, Neuro & Cardio Clinics
  • Presbyterian, designed ‘Lean’ into the entire new Westside Hospital, including OR, Nutritional, Med/Surg Floors, Radiology, Pharmacy, Financial Flows and Registration Flows
  • Florida Hospital, Nutritional Services, Non-Core Lab

Mission Statement:
Project Masters is a valued resource and subject matter expert. Helping our clients improve organizational performance; especially in the areas related to project and program management.

Company Description:
premier provider of tailored project and program management consulting and training services to the federal government and their service providers. The company is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Educational Provider (REP)® and has expertise in Research and Development, Federal IT, and Construction Project Management consulting and training. Our team of professionals respond to your needs quickly and our prices are competitive.

Project Masters was founded in 1996 as a small, woman-owned, minority business. Our corporate headquarters are located in Columbia, Maryland. We focus on federal programs as well as offering specialized practices to the commercial sector.

  • SBA 8(a) and Maryland MBE certified
  • Cleared personnel
  • DCAA compliant accounting practice
    • Audited financial statement
  • PMI Registered Educational Provider
  • Multiple contract vehicles
    • MOBIS GS10F0085P
    • NSETTS II + Seaport + OPM-TMA + SPAWARS
    • OPM USA Learning OPM01-05-D-0049
  • CIO Council IT project management approved training provider
Recognized by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for the Outstanding Company Commitment to equal business practices.
rep   Project Masters is a recognized provider registered with the PMI Registered Educational Provider program (PMI R.E.P). Project Masters accepts and adheres to all PMI R.E.P. Program policies, requirements and rules concerning the provision of professional education activities and materials. All classes have been assigned Project Management Institute PDU credits.