Sheffield-based apprenticeship training provider Whyy? Change has appointed a new Head of Lean and Six Sigma, Jonathan Tolman to strengthen their Continuous Improvement Apprenticeships and course offering.
Jonathan Tolman, who has held Lean & Six Sigma coaching positions at Total Training Provision and LEAD, will head up the Lean & Six Sigma division. Jon brings over 15 years of experience in practical Lean Manufacturing to Whyy? Change, having worked as a consultant for Manufacturing Excellence and as a Managing Director for his own company, HGBN Consulting Ltd.
Before setting up HGBN Consulting Ltd, Jon was a Lecturer at the University of Bradford having studied there to complete his Master’s (MSc) in Control Engineering, PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Systems and MBA (Master of Business Administration). He also completed his PGCE at the University of Huddersfield.
The appointment comes as they look to grow and continue to support their partners with business improvement process training across the region.
Ray Byrne, CEO says: “The Lean mindset is a cornerstone of our present and future success, and Jonathan joins the company with a wealth of practical experience in the application of this mindset. We look for skilled practitioners and Jonathan has a long history of delivering the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed by people and industries in our region.