Anders Nielsen

About Me

Location
British Columbia, Canada
Languages
English

The world needs better products, better processes, engaged employees and managers who thrive in a VUCA* environment. I support organizations striving to embrace these needs, through coaching, influencing and providing the little push that keeps everyone going when the going gets tough.

I am dedicated to making things better through helping people solve problems, simplifying communications through visualizing the real facts and challenges where people work and making the cycle of discovery fun and engaging.

I am a student of philosophy, an engineer and a curious and observant individual who will help you find your way to excellence through Customer First.

I have worked in sales, engineering, quality and senior management at large and small businesses. I am an independent consultant with experience in a wide variety of industries, having engaged with over 75 corporations both large and small over my career.

*Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous

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Experience

Notable Work

  • Engineer, JIT Automation Inc.
    Toronto, ON (1985 – 1988)
  • Plant Manager, Tri-Fab Associates
    Oakville, ON (1988 – 1988)
  • Sr. Consultant, The Productivity Group
    Oakville, ON (1988 – 1991)
  • Consultant, Gardiner Nielsen Associates Inc.
    Toronto, ON (1991 – 1995)
  • VP Engineering and Technical Services, JIT Automation Inc.
    Markham, ON (1995 – 1997)
  • VP Engineering and Quality, Greening Donald (Div. Thyssen-Krupp)
    Orangeville, ON (1997 – 1999)
  • Sr. Consultant, Gardiner Nielsen Associates Inc.
    Ontario and British Columbia
    Over 60 corporations world-wide, from large to small family owned firms, have benefitted from my consulting services (1999 – present)

Industries served

  • Automotive and specialty vehicle parts and assembly
  • Industrial and consumer goods parts and assembly
  • Electronic assembly
  • Modular housing
  • Food and confectionery
  • Tool and die
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Transportation (rail)
  • Oil and gas

Knowledge Areas

  • Leadership and Management
    • Lean management
    • Visual Management
    • Leader Standard Work
    • Approaches to Short interval Control and Daily Meetings
  • Operations
    • Lean manufacturing
    • Kaizen approach training
    • Customer First business operating systems
    • Operational excellence
    • Problem solving methodologies
    • New process design and process reengineering
    • Factory layout for flow production
    • Process analysis and improvement
    • Capacity analysis and improvement
    • Visual Factory design and implementation
    • Discrete event simulation services

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer, Province of Ontario
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc, Mechanical Engineering), University of Toronto, 1985
  • Master of Arts (MA, Philosophy), University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 1980
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA, Philosophy), University of Toronto, 1975

Knowledge Areas Knowledge Areas are the business domains and areas, or specialties, with which consultants, partners, and experts are most familiar.

Industries These are the industries and sectors in which consultants, partners, and experts have demonstrated knowledge and experience.

Notable Work

  • Engineer, JIT Automation Inc.
    Toronto, ON (1985 – 1988)
  • Plant Manager, Tri-Fab Associates
    Oakville, ON (1988 – 1988)
  • Sr. Consultant, The Productivity Group
    Oakville, ON (1988 – 1991)
  • Consultant, Gardiner Nielsen Associates Inc.
    Toronto, ON (1991 – 1995)
  • VP Engineering and Technical Services, JIT Automation Inc.
    Markham, ON (1995 – 1997)
  • VP Engineering and Quality, Greening Donald (Div. Thyssen-Krupp)
    Orangeville, ON (1997 – 1999)
  • Sr. Consultant, Gardiner Nielsen Associates Inc.
    Ontario and British Columbia
    Over 60 corporations world-wide, from large to small family owned firms, have benefitted from my consulting services (1999 – present)

Industries served

  • Automotive and specialty vehicle parts and assembly
  • Industrial and consumer goods parts and assembly
  • Electronic assembly
  • Modular housing
  • Food and confectionery
  • Tool and die
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Transportation (rail)
  • Oil and gas

Knowledge Areas

  • Leadership and Management
    • Lean management
    • Visual Management
    • Leader Standard Work
    • Approaches to Short interval Control and Daily Meetings
  • Operations
    • Lean manufacturing
    • Kaizen approach training
    • Customer First business operating systems
    • Operational excellence
    • Problem solving methodologies
    • New process design and process reengineering
    • Factory layout for flow production
    • Process analysis and improvement
    • Capacity analysis and improvement
    • Visual Factory design and implementation
    • Discrete event simulation services

  • Professional Engineer, Province of Ontario
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc, Mechanical Engineering), University of Toronto, 1985
  • Master of Arts (MA, Philosophy), University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 1980
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA, Philosophy), University of Toronto, 1975

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Reviews

  • Michael B
    4 out of 5

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    Knowledgeable in Lean Concepts. Exhibits leadership qualities. Solid and easy to work with.

  • Elaine C
    5 out of 5

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    Great facilitator! Anders was an excellent addition to our team lean exercises. Very open-minded and able to achieve the requirements of the exercises he hosted on our team. Would absolutely use again if the need arises.

  • Gert H
    4 out of 5

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    Anders worked as a Subject Matter Expert and Senior Coach for my company. Anders is a solid professional and a great team player. He impressed the clients in his own right and I plan to bring Anders back, if we get similar engagements.

  • Brad Z
    5 out of 5

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    Anders is highly knowledgeable in lean and a hands on practitioner that delivers significant improvements at client sites. I would highly recommend Anders.

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