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Dave Smyth
engineer, technical & mechanical genius, analytical, creative, methodical, resourceful, hands-on
Dave says...
My mission ... to help you see what everyone else is seeing but think about it in a way no one else in your organization has thought before! I call it learning to see.
Dave is a practical, down-to-earth Maritimer with demonstrated leadership and problem-resolution skills. He has a proven track record for delivering major projects that consistently exceed quality, schedule and financial targets.
 
His core area of expertise is the establishment, operation and management of manufacturing capacity. He provides a wealth of practical knowledge and creative ideas to address the issues of capacity, productivity improvement, equipment and facilities. Originally trained as a tool and die maker, Dave has considerable advanced electronics experience and has implemented lean manufacturing strategies worldwide.
 
As an innovative and results-focused individual, Dave has a passion for his work. He is particularly effective at customizing the proven Thoughtware methodology to the particular needs of individual customers and their unique manufacturing challenges - from traditional fabrication to state-of-the-art high-precision machining.
 
When not assisting OTI clients, Dave's likely to be found 100 feet underwater exploring a shipwreck off Canada's Atlantic coast.

"Not only does Dave coordinate the transition to Lean, he actively drives change on the floor. Our Team's most valuable lessons in Lean were learned during the Power Change Event with Dave on the production floor getting his hands dirty."

Jacques Klopper, Director of Operations, Watts Water Technologies