Shaping Excellence Through Lean Leadership and Continuous Improvement

SPX Technologies, a global supplier of infrastructure equipment, faced the need to streamline operations across new acquisitions through continuous improvement (CI) and leadership development.

In these short videos Dan Sullivan, Executive VP at TBM, and Shelby Jarvis, VP of Continuous Improvement at SPX, discuss SPX’s CI journey and the integration of its Lean Leadership program. They explore the model’s origins, structure, and its alignment with SPX’s strategic goals, emphasizing the importance of adapting leadership approaches to evolving business needs.

How has SPX incorporated CI into the leadership model?
(5 min.)

Shelby explains the evolution and structure of CI in the leadership model aligning talent and resources with customer needs. Tune in to understand the challenges of adoption of this model across various company levels and the importance of continuous reflection and learning.

What is the impact of the Leadership Model on the Eden, NC plant?
(7 min.)

Shelby and Dan highlight the Eden plant’s successes in applying the leadership model where they cultivate effective, respectful leaders. Listen in to get the details about the importance of aligning CI initiatives with the company’s strategic goals and leadership model to maintain overall success.

Why are Kaizen workshops important to culture?
(5 min.)

This segment elaborates on how Kaizen workshops help align the program to the needs of the business and leveraging existing talent. They discuss starting with a pilot and then expanding the program globally. Watch the video to discover the impact that cross-regional collaboration and hands-on learning has had on SPX’s culture.

What would you or TBM do differently looking back on your CI implementation?
(9 min.)

Dan and Shelby reflect on the past four-years of finding the right balance between advancing initiatives and change management processes. Discover how the leadership model and Lean initiatives play a crucial role in the company’s growth through divestitures, M&A, and adapting to evolving challenges.

Will the Lean Leadership Programs and CI always be core to driving new acquisitions?
(2 min.)

Discover how the SPX leadership model and Lean initiatives play a crucial role in the company’s growth through divestitures, M&A, and adapting to evolving challenges. Listen to this short video where Shelby emphasizes the need for flexibility in approach, adapting to the readiness and opportunities presented by new acquisitions.

As an executive leader at SPX how do you stay motivated?
(4 min.)

In this final segment Shelby reflects on the CI journey at SPX, highlighting the satisfaction derived from knowing he will leave a legacy of developing talent and driving improvement that impacts business success. Watch the video to discover what ultimately excites Shelby about the lean leader program.

Meet the Expert

Dan Sullivan

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Dan Sullivan is an Advisor and serves on the TBM Board of Directors. He is a coach at heart and is passionate about operational excellence, cultural change and results.