TRAINING & EVENTS

Join Chad Courtney and Shane Cantrell, Operational Excellence Specialists at NWIRC, for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on practical strategies to drive performance through operational excellence and robotic automation.

With more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience, Chad Courtney brings deep expertise in lean manufacturing, productivity improvement, and building cultures of continuous improvement. His hands-on approach helps organizations streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and strengthen team performance through proven operational techniques.

Shane Cantrell contributes over 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, lean transformation, and process optimization. Shane specializes in helping companies improve competitiveness by integrating continuous improvement practices with emerging technologies, including automation solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Together, Chad and Shane will share real-world insights on how manufacturers can align operational excellence principles with smart automation strategies—cutting through the noise to identify where automation truly adds value. Attendees will gain practical tools and examples to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and make smarter investment decisions in today’s evolving manufacturing environment.

Email rkeller@nwirc.org for additional information or questions.