Developing Continuous Improvement Leadership
Continuous Improvement starts with investing in people. As part of TransTech Group's commitment to Operational Excellence, Sarah Narron has been selected as TransTech Energy's Continuous Improvement Leader.
While continuing to serve in her current role at TransTech Energy, Sarah volunteered to take on the additional responsibility of leading Continuous Improvement efforts for the business.In this role, she will work closely with site leadership and employees to identify opportunities, lead improvement initiatives, and support projects that strengthen safety quality delivery, productivity and customer value.
Hands-On Continuous Improvement Training
To prepare for this new responsibility, Sarah recently joined Continuous Improvement Leaders from across TransTech Group for the inaugural Continuous Improvement Leader Development Program. The three-day program combined an intensive one-day classroom training session with multiple Gemba walks, followed by two days of hands-on application in a live manufacturing environment.
Working alongside Operations, Engineering, and Production teams, participants evaluated production flow, facility layouts, material movement, and future-state opportunities while applying Continuous Improvement tools to real operational challenges. The event produced a future-state facility concept designed to optimize manufacturing space while maintaining the flexibility needed to support future growth, adapt to changing customer needs, and strengthen Operational Excellence.
Driving Operational Excellence at TransTech Energy
Sarah will bring those experiences back to TransTech Energy as the site continues identifying opportunities to improve facility layout, process flow, visual management, workplace organization, and overall operational performance. She also joins a growing network of Continuous Improvement Leaders across TransTech Group who collaborate, share best practices, and support one another in driving meaningful improvements throughout the organization.
Please join us in congratulating Sarah on taking on this important role and thanking her for volunteering to help strengthen Continuous Improvement at TransTech Energy.
Highlights
Volunteered to take on CI responsibilities while continuing in her current role
Completed TransTech Group's inaugural Continuous Improvement Leader Development Program
One day of intensive classroom instruction with multiple Gemba walks
Two days of hands on application in a live manufacturing environment
Collaborated with Operations, Engineering, Production, and CI leaders from across TransTech Group
Gained practical experience supporting future layout optimization, process improvement, and Operational Excellence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Continuous Improvement Leader?
A Continuous Improvement Leader identifies opportunities, leads improvement initiatives, and helps strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Why is Continuous Improvement training important?
It equips employees with a common framework for problem solving and helps organizations build a culture of Operational Excellence.
What is a Gemba walk?
A Gemba walk is a Lean manufacturing practice where leaders observe work where it happens to better understand processes and identify improvement opportunities.
How does Continuous Improvement benefit customers?
Continuous Improvement helps improve quality, delivery, efficiency, safety, and overall customer value.
How does TransTech Energy support Operational Excellence?
TransTech Energy invests in employee development, leadership training, and Continuous Improvement initiatives that strengthen long-term operational performance.