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About Manufacturing Advantage

Leading strategic manufacturing with over 20 years of experience in operational excellence and turnaround leadership across regulated industries.

20+ years of manufacturing experience

Multiple Industries

• Master of Business Administration

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

• Certified LEAN

• Certified in AI

• Previous licensed Drug Distributor

• M&A Exit & Transitions

• Disaster Planning & Recovery

• Medical Drugs & Devices

• Food & Beverage

• Industrial Equipment

• Consumer Appliances

FAQs

What is your experience?

More than 20 years of proven leadership in regulated manufacturing environments, building high performing teams and delivering measurable P&L gains through strategic growth, process optimization, and cost efficiency.

What methodologies do you use?

Utilization of data-driven decision-making, Lean Six Sigma, and hands-on coaching to enhance operational excellence.

What are your key achievements?

Quadrupled EBITDA, launched high-margin products, and integrated AI into manufacturing systems for improved efficiency. Implemented and maintained US and international quality & regulatory standards. Company growth rates up to 30% CAGR.

What industries do you serve?

Wide range of industries including: medical devices, pharmaceutical, food/beverage, agricultural, and heavy equipment sectors. Products for: G.E., BP Oil, Dupont, Pfizer, Novartis, Abbott, Autoliv, Teva, Caterpillar, John Deere, Agco, True Manufacturing, Bunn-O-Matic, Young Dental, Biotrol, and many others.

What is your leadership style?

A focus on turnaround leadership and delevoping high-performing, cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth, customer value, and improved profitability through a culture of training, mentoring, and accountability.

M&A Exit, Transitions, Disaster Recovery

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Leader and Project Manager to move brands & product lines from one facility to another.

Ten moves with $40+ million in annual sales.

Leadership & Teamwork

Empowering people, aligning purpose, and driving results through collaboration and trust.

Empowering People to Win - Together

Effective leadership starts with truly knowing the team — their strengths, challenges, and what drives them. My goal is to help each individual shine, align their talents with purpose, and guide the team toward our next big win.

Manufacturing is a team sport

Great teams don’t just work together — they grow together. We learn, practice, strategize, and execute as one. Every role matters, every effort counts, and when the team wins, we all win!

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Operational Excellence

Driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Turnaround Leadership

Achieved a fourfold increase in EBITDA by aligning corporate strategy, KPIs, and OKRs to maximize customer value, strengthen performance accountability, and deliver record financial results for the company.

AI Integration

Implemented AI to enhance operational efficiency, both in the office and on the production floor. Applications include:

• Create employee procedures & work instructions

• Develop marketing materials & customer communications

• Draft & review legal documents & contracts

• Generate robot programs

• Design 3D models for fixtures

• Brainstorm growth strategies

• Accelerate employee training & skill development

• Build custom programs & applications

• Troubleshoot equipment

• Automate repetitive administrative tasks

• Plus many other uses that deliver professional results—faster

Deployed three Fanuc robots and multiple automated pickers to streamline over 60 production jobs. Designed for short runs, rapid changeovers and simplified setup. The system reduced labor, enhanced quality, and contributed 4% to EBITDA.

Automation for Short Runs

AI Training Videos

Easily create custom professional training videos in less than an hour.

AI is the new competitive advantage

The right AI tools can help your organization run faster and leaner than your competition. Expanding your skills, increasing output of trained employees and lowering costs.

AI Service #2 - Inaccurate & "Hallucinogenic"

Different AI tools create different results. AI empowers employees but still needs human oversight. Proper training and a "Human-in-the-loop" approach ensures you get accurate results.

AI Service #1 - Fast & Accurate

Leveraging AI technologies to optimize manufacturing processes and administrative systems for sustainable growth. Using the best AI tools for each situation creates competitive advantage.

Be careful which AI tools you trust!

With power comes responsibility

INFOGraphic source: Generative AI on LinkedIn

AI "Best Practice" addresses many aspects of AI use and control

While the legal landscape continues to grow & evolve...

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Bob Seals