How We Helped a Pacific Northwest Manufacturer Regain Control

Back-office chaos, rework, and leadership strain don’t scale. We stabilized the operating system and coached the leaders so the change stuck.

Build for Manufacturers in the $2-5M Range

If the Business is growing but the back office feels like a bottleneck, this is for you.

  • AR drift and inconsistent follow-up.
  • Month-end chaos and constant “fire drills.”
  • Too much dependency on one person.
  • Duplicate steps, rework, paper-heavy workflows.
  • Newly promoted leaders who need management skills.
  • Cultural friction impacting production and morale.

The Challenge

Single-Point Dependency

Finance and decisions run through one person > bottlenecks + limited scalability. their goals and unlock their full potential.

Rework and duplication

Paper-heavy workflows and multi-pass reviews > wasted time + errors.

Reactive Operating Rhythm

Inconsistent cadence > preventable escalation + leadership strain.

Results Achieved

Operational & Financial Restructuring

  • Clarified decision rights, ownership, and escalation paths.
  • Standardized AP/AR/Month-end responsibilities and cadence.
  • Reduced duplication and moved toward paperless execution.

Leadership & Culture Reset Coaching

  • 1:1 coaching for newly promoted leaders.
  • 1:1 coaching for existing leadership.
  • Focus: communication, trust, delegation, prioritization, and accountability.
  • Reinforcement cadence to sustain adoption.

The organization improved collections discipline, reduced rework, clarified accountability, and strengthened morale, validated through KPI movement and employee adoption results.