Industrials & Manufacturing
Manufacturing organisations today face a convergence of pressures: rising operational costs, talent shortages, the ever-present risk of Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF), and the urgent shift toward smart manufacturing and AI-driven operations. These challenges demand more than technology investment — they require a workforce that is capable, engaged, and equipped to perform safely and consistently at every level.
This is where dss+ brings distinctive value. As hands-on implementers with deep manufacturing expertise, we specialise in strengthening the mindset, leadership behaviours, and technical capabilities of your people — from the frontline to the boardroom. Our proven approach connects safety, quality, and operational performance to your strategy, delivering workplaces that are measurably safer, more productive, and built to sustain results over time.
We help manufacturing organisations accelerate performance, strengthen operational resilience, and unlock sustainable growth. With deep industry expertise across aerospace, automotive, building products, pulp and paper, packaging, plastics, machinery and industrial equipment , our consultants partner with leaders to optimise production, modernise supply chains, and deploy digital technologies that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput.
Our approach integrates data-driven insights with practical, shop floor experience to deliver measurable, scalable results. From operational excellence to workforce transformation and global expansion, we guide clients through complex challenges and position them for long term competitive advantage.
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With over 25 years of experience, Matt partners with teams to deliver high-impact organisational change and digital enablement solutions that foster sustainable performance improvementand measurable business outcomes.
Edwin has over 30 years experience and delivered a wide range of operational improvement and change management, as well as senior executive coaching programs in the Industrials & Manufacturing sector throughout Europe.
Senior executive with deep experience in energy and infrastructure, focused on strategic growth, organizational transformation, and high-performance leadership. Proven ability to deliver sustainable results through disciplined execution and innovation.
With a career spanning operations management, process optimisation, and cross cultural leadership, Benoit drives sustainable performance by developing people, strengthening organizational systems, and enabling long term operational excellence.
Pascal brings over a decade of experience in large‑scale industrial environments, where he has contributed to process improvement, operational optimization, and multidisciplinary project execution. His background includes work across metallurgy, food processing, plastics, logistics, and assembly sectors, giving him a broad understanding of industrial efficiency and performance challenges.
With over 25 years of experience, Matt partners with teams to deliver high-impact organisational change and digital enablement solutions that foster sustainable performance improvementand measurable business outcomes.
Edwin has over 30 years experience and delivered a wide range of operational improvement and change management, as well as senior executive coaching programs in the Industrials & Manufacturing sector throughout Europe.
Senior executive with deep experience in energy and infrastructure, focused on strategic growth, organizational transformation, and high-performance leadership. Proven ability to deliver sustainable results through disciplined execution and innovation.
With a career spanning operations management, process optimisation, and cross cultural leadership, Benoit drives sustainable performance by developing people, strengthening organizational systems, and enabling long term operational excellence.
Pascal brings over a decade of experience in large‑scale industrial environments, where he has contributed to process improvement, operational optimization, and multidisciplinary project execution. His background includes work across metallurgy, food processing, plastics, logistics, and assembly sectors, giving him a broad understanding of industrial efficiency and performance challenges.
Bill has over 30 years of experience in operations and change management, including a decade in consulting focused on performance management and behavioral science. He drives operational excellence across the US & Canada, combining strong technical expertise with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable business results.
Klay has 20 years of consulting and strategic account management experience. His commitment to results and innovative thinking has helped many clients resolve complex issues through a blended approach of design and implementation oversight, including many first-of-kind projects.
Wayne has over 35 years of experience in management systems, lean manufacturing, maintenance, and project management. He leads the ORM delivery team for dss+ in the USC Region, ensuring project excellence and consistent value delivery for clients.
Scott brings over 35 years of leadership experience driving operational excellence with integrated EHS leadership across multiple sectors. His expertise spans environmental compliance, M&A integration including due diligence, process reengineering with safety integration, lean manufacturing implementation with EHS protocols, and organizational restructuring.
Bill has over 30 years of experience in operations and change management, including a decade in consulting focused on performance management and behavioral science. He drives operational excellence across the US & Canada, combining strong technical expertise with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable business results.
Klay has 20 years of consulting and strategic account management experience. His commitment to results and innovative thinking has helped many clients resolve complex issues through a blended approach of design and implementation oversight, including many first-of-kind projects.
Wayne has over 35 years of experience in management systems, lean manufacturing, maintenance, and project management. He leads the ORM delivery team for dss+ in the USC Region, ensuring project excellence and consistent value delivery for clients.
Scott brings over 35 years of leadership experience driving operational excellence with integrated EHS leadership across multiple sectors. His expertise spans environmental compliance, M&A integration including due diligence, process reengineering with safety integration, lean manufacturing implementation with EHS protocols, and organizational restructuring.
With over 25 years of experience, Matt partners with teams to deliver high-impact organisational change and digital enablement solutions that foster sustainable performance improvementand measurable business outcomes.
Edwin has over 30 years experience and delivered a wide range of operational improvement and change management, as well as senior executive coaching programs in the Industrials & Manufacturing sector throughout Europe.
Senior executive with deep experience in energy and infrastructure, focused on strategic growth, organizational transformation, and high-performance leadership. Proven ability to deliver sustainable results through disciplined execution and innovation.
With a career spanning operations management, process optimisation, and cross cultural leadership, Benoit drives sustainable performance by developing people, strengthening organizational systems, and enabling long term operational excellence.
Pascal brings over a decade of experience in large‑scale industrial environments, where he has contributed to process improvement, operational optimization, and multidisciplinary project execution. His background includes work across metallurgy, food processing, plastics, logistics, and assembly sectors, giving him a broad understanding of industrial efficiency and performance challenges.
Bill has over 30 years of experience in operations and change management, including a decade in consulting focused on performance management and behavioral science. He drives operational excellence across the US & Canada, combining strong technical expertise with a proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver sustainable business results.
Klay has 20 years of consulting and strategic account management experience. His commitment to results and innovative thinking has helped many clients resolve complex issues through a blended approach of design and implementation oversight, including many first-of-kind projects.
Wayne has over 35 years of experience in management systems, lean manufacturing, maintenance, and project management. He leads the ORM delivery team for dss+ in the USC Region, ensuring project excellence and consistent value delivery for clients.
Scott brings over 35 years of leadership experience driving operational excellence with integrated EHS leadership across multiple sectors. His expertise spans environmental compliance, M&A integration including due diligence, process reengineering with safety integration, lean manufacturing implementation with EHS protocols, and organizational restructuring.