Lean Success Story

Auburn Concrete Company Gets Lean

Superior Concrete, manufacturer of precast concrete products, decided to learn more about Lean Manufacturing. Peter Allen, production supervisor of the Auburn division, was convinced that Lean Manufacturing was important to his company. Incorporating Time Wise® Principles of Lean Manufacturing would empower the company’s employees to do the best jobs possible.

"As a result of the Lean Manufacturing we have experienced savings of approximately $250,000," said Allen. "We feel this is excellent considering we have only been doing Lean for 18 months."

Allen is especially pleased because Superior’s employees have become empowered through the Lean process. “Employees sometimes feel they are always being told what to do and no one listens to their ideas,” he said. “Lean changes all that. We definitely want to hear what our employees have to say. I would say we have implemented a constructive communication flow that has everyone involved together.”

"Our company is committed to the Lean Manufacturing and our Lean journey will never end,” said Allen.