Work Smarter, Grow Faster -

Without the Overwhelm

Helping organisations build efficient systems, create smooth operations, and engage teams for maximum success.

 
 

Regional people supporting regional organisations.

We specialise in helping businesses optimise operations, engage their teams, and achieve measurable improvements.

By identifying inefficiencies, implementing LEAN strategies, and supporting your continuous improvement goals, we deliver practical solutions that drive results.

Whether it's streamlining processes, enhancing team productivity, or aligning systems for better performance, we partner with you to build a foundation for sustainable growth.

Let us handle the details so your team can focus on what matters most—delivering excellence.

Based in Shepparton in Northern Victoria we understand the unique challenges and opportunities in regional business.

 

Process standardisation and documentation.

We work with your team to review how work currently flows within your organisation, look at opportunities to improve and then document procedures to provide clear standards for current and new staff.

From these, we can create short work instructions to support new learners, quick reference guides and even create videos.

Resources can be produced in other languages to ensure accessibility for CALD staff.

 

LEAN Tools and Strategies Implementation.

Introducing tools like Kanban, 5S organisation, and value stream mapping to identify and eliminate waste, whilst building value and customer satisfaction.

Automating processes to reduce waste.

Implementing automation for repetitive and time-consuming processes like customer communications, marketing, invoicing and scheduling, to unlock more time in your business.


 

Continuous Improvement Projects.

Supporting project implementation by managing operational tasks, providing insights, and maintaining focus on strategic goals.

We can work side-by-side with your in-house CI teams or provide expert advice for short term projects.

Training & Delivery.

Training documents and implementation guides can be provided to support transition to new standards of work or process.

We can build you a training matrix to track the skill development of your team, promoting staff retention and development, whilst ‘growing your own’ trainers.

Have a Worksafe notice for training documents? Let us help you bring your training practices and documentation up to speed quickly so you can ensure team safety and wellbeing.

 

Data Analysis for Improvement.

We can review metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement and track progress of project outcomes.

For example, analysing production downtime to uncover root causes and develop actionable solutions. Or developing client surveys or focus groups to build a robust picture of your current state.

 
 

Sustainability is at our core.

We mentor and empower your staff on the ground to own the process and continue making improvements long after we have finished.

 
 

About Us

 

Shane Hellwege

A LEAN manufacturing leader with a Graduate Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing, Shane has a strong education and commercial background in both delivery and management, along with 12 years experience with private commercial enterprise.

He has held senior roles with Dairy Australia as Group Manager, Industry People and Capability, and with Goulburn Ovens TAFE as Executive Manager for the Rural and Manufacturing Industries Division.

Shane has extensive experience in the agricultural and food processing sector with expertise in project management, development and delivery of education programs, leadership development, and human resource management. He works alonside your team to find process efficiencies and empower staff to futureproof your projects.

 

Alana Lee

Alana is a LEAN 6 Sigma Black Belt, with a background in business development and project management. An advocate for building strong regional communities, Alana has coordinated stakeholder consultation strategies with sectors such as local government, tertiary education, private business, health and hospitality.

Alana brings a solid understanding of digital tools and processes, and utitlises her skills from a Graduate Certificate in Project Management to streamline projects and keep stakeholders engaged. Excellent communication is a keystone in employee ownership with process improvement works.