HyLife
Integrating Successful Improvement and Culture Change During Growth In A Non-Traditional Manufacturing Environment

DESCRIPTION :

Founded in 1994 and with the head office in La Broquerie, Manitoba, HyLife has grown quickly to become Canada’s leading pork producer, exporting high-quality pork products around the world. Harnessing the power of Lean during rapid growth is challenging but rewarding. Hear how HyLife has integrated Lean principles into the design and operations of the expanded Neepawa pork processing plant and other acquisitions to successfully meet increased customer demand. Learn also how collaborative partnerships with both customers and suppliers, strong leadership and the practical use of typical Lean, communication and training tools has played a critical role in the success.

PRESENTER:

Blair Seale, Director of Continuous Improvement

Blair Seale is the Director of Continuous Improvement at HyLife. He has extensive experience implementing and leading lean initiatives in multiple manufacturing industries, including aerospace, windows and doors and food processing. Blair is a professional engineer with a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. 

Rating: Advanced