Chris Ortiz

Shingo Prize-winning author of 11 books on leadership, process improvement, and decision-making, and creator of the Paint It Red Philosophy.

With 25+ years of experience in operational excellence, leadership development, Lean manufacturing, maintenance excellence, and organizational change. He specializes in helping companies and individuals drive operational efficiency, eliminate waste, and create sustainable success.

In addition to his published works, he has three upcoming books: Paint It Red: Make Better Decisions Same Problems, Same Opportunities, and The Maintenance Mindset.

Most recent work: Breaking Through-Smarter Strategies for Everyday Decisions. E-Book and Audio Book Versions.

He has worked with businesses across North America and Europe, guiding executives, managers, and teams through leadership development, process optimization, and cultural transformation.

Founder of Kaizen Assembly, a nationally recognized firm in Lean training and leadership strategy, Chris spent years helping organizations build high-performance teams and implement continuous improvement methodologies that increase productivity and profitability.

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