Manufacturing Problem Solving, Done Right

We help manufacturing facilities eliminate chronic production issues, reduce downtime, and stabilize processes through hands-on problem solving.

10+

Years Experience

100+

Problems Solved

20%

Avg. Downtime Reduction

Who We Work With

Manufacturing Facilities

Across Ontario

Operations & Maintenance

Direct shop floor collaboration

Engineering Organizations

Technical solutions focus

We work directly on the shop floor with the people responsible for results.

Problems We Solve

Chronic Downtime

Recurring equipment faults and unplanned stoppages

Bottlenecks & Low OEE

Throughput loss and equipment effectiveness issues

High Scrap & Rework

Quality defects and waste reduction

Process Instability

Variation and inconsistent performance

Maintenance Firefighting

Reactive maintenance and reliability issues

Missed Targets

Delivery risk and performance gaps

Our Approach

KC Problem Solving focuses on execution, not reports. We work hands-on with your team to identify true root causes and implement practical solutions.

1

Gemba Assessment

On-the-floor observation

2

Root Cause Analysis

5-Why, Fishbone, Data review

3

Practical Solutions

Effective controls implementation

4

Team Alignment

Operator + maintenance collaboration

5

Measurable Results

Follow-up and verification

Experience Highlights

10+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience

10+ Years Experience

Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations across automotive, EV, injection molding, precision machining, automation, assembly, and other production environments.

Core Competencies

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Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Experienced in investigating recurring production, quality, equipment, and process issues using structured methodologies including 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, data analysis, and PFMEA.

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Process Stabilization

Experience identifying process variation, addressing failure modes, and implementing corrective actions to improve process consistency, quality, and equipment performance.

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Continuous Improvement

Hands-on application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, time studies, spaghetti diagrams, and other improvement techniques.

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Production & Equipment Troubleshooting

Experience working directly with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to identify problems, restore production, and implement sustainable solutions.

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Manufacturing Performance Improvement

Experience analyzing OEE, scrap, productivity, downtime, and other manufacturing KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and measure results.

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Project Management & Execution

Experience leading improvement projects from conception through implementation, including timeline management, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and results tracking.

Selected Results

13%

OEE Improvement

Improved equipment effectiveness through productivity analysis, process optimization, work measurement, and manufacturing improvements.

7%

Scrap Reduction

Reduced manufacturing scrap through process improvement and quality-focused initiatives.

$130K

Annual Financial Impact

Delivered improvements contributing approximately $130,000 in annual net profit.

Capital Equipment & Automation

Experience supporting projects from ROI analysis and planning through equipment installation, safety review, commissioning, and production implementation.

Our Services

Rapid Problem Solving

Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis to stabilize production quickly.

  • Production troubleshooting
  • Root cause analysis
  • Containment actions
  • Corrective actions

Engineering Support

Short-term engineering support for process improvements and equipment reliability.

  • Reliability support
  • Process improvement
  • Standard work
  • Team alignment

Rapid Stabilization (2–4 Weeks)

A focused engagement to quickly stabilize performance and deliver measurable improvements.

Week 1 — Diagnose & Contain

  • Shop-floor assessment
  • Data review
  • Root cause analysis
  • Priority fixes list

Week 2 — Fix & Stabilize

  • Implement countermeasures
  • Update controls
  • Team alignment
  • Results review

If you have a recurring issue costing production time or quality, we can help stabilize it quickly.

Start Stabilization Today

Get in Touch

Tell us what's happening — we'll respond promptly to discuss next steps.

Location

Ontario, Canada

Phone

226-377-8999

Email

info@kcproblemsolving.com

Website

www.kcproblemsolving.com

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