Helping Northeast Florida Organizations Thrive with Lean Thinking

About Us

Lean Jax is dedicated to helping our members:

✅ Receive the necessary guidance, support, resources, and confidence to effectively leverage Lean thinking and practice throughout their organizations.

✅ Develop and sustain world-class cultures, anchored by the pillars of continuous improvement and respect for people.

✅ Learn from co-members through site visits, sharing of best practices, and collaboration.

✅ Provide workers at all levels with the ability to surface problems, innovate solutions, and actively contribute to their organization’s purpose and vision.

✅ Achieve compelling results in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee morale throughout their organizations.

✅ Gain a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace by consistently delighting current customers and continuously attracting new ones!

  • Establish the First Coast as the epicenter of Lean excellence in the United States by cultivating a community where boundless innovation, continuous improvement, and collaborative learning inspire greatness among organizations and individuals, alike, fueling growth and prosperity throughout the region!

Our Organizational Members

Our Individual Members

Executive Director

James Bussell

Since 2017, James Bussell has served as Executive Director of Lean Jax, where he leads with a hands-on approach to Lean transformation and a strong focus on building meaningful connections across industries.

James Bussell Lean Consulting Experience - 35 Industries | Lean Jax

James Bussell's Lean Experience

Industries Where He Has Successfully Implemented Lean Solutions

M Manufacturing & Industrial

  • Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Furniture Manufacturing
  • Textile Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices & Equipment
  • Contact Lens Manufacturing
  • Medical ID Card Production
  • Commercial Printing
  • Ship Repair & Maintenance

H Healthcare & Medical Services

  • Hospitals & Medical Centers
  • Healthcare Services
  • Dental Practices
  • Medical Laboratory Services

C Construction & Infrastructure

  • Design-Build Construction
  • Construction & Renovation Services
  • Engineering Services

F Financial Services

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Insurance Companies
  • Credit Unions
  • Tax Resolution Services

G Government & Public Sector

  • City Government Operations
  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Higher Education Institutions
  • Non-Profit Organizations

B Business Services & Support

  • Customer Service & Call Centers
  • Human Resources & Staffing
  • Legal Services
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Sales Operations
  • Procurement Services
  • Retail Operations
  • Restaurant Operations

T Technology & Operations

  • Software Development
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)
  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Warehousing & Distribution
  • Shipping Operations
  • New Product Development

James's Lean Implementation Experience

7
Major Industry Categories
35
Specific Industries
15+
Years Implementing Lean

At the heart of James’s work is a deep belief in two things: continuous improvement as a discipline, and respect for people as a non-negotiable.

Whether he’s guiding enterprise-wide implementation, coaching a frontline supervisor, or designing a training series, James brings a steady focus on building systems that elevate both performance and people.

His ultimate goal: helping organizations deliver exceptional value to their customers—consistently, sustainably, and with purpose.

James Bussell Lean Services & Capabilities | Lean Training, VSM, Coaching | Lean Jax

James Bussell's Lean Services & Capabilities

Comprehensive Lean Solutions for Organizational Transformation

F Facilitation & Events

  • Value Stream Mapping Workshops
  • Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen)
  • Process Improvement Facilitation
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Problem-solving Workshops

T Training & Development

  • Lean Training Workshops
  • Lean Certification Programs
  • Custom Training Design & Delivery
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Standard Work Development
  • Daily Management Systems

A Assessment & Implementation

  • Lean Transformation Assessments
  • Enterprise-wide Implementation
  • Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri)
  • Current State Analysis
  • Implementation Roadmap Development
  • Sustainability Planning
  • Change Management Support

A graduate of Florida State University and a member of the Florida Bar, James is a devoted fan of the Florida State Seminoles, as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Knicks, New York Mets, and New York Islanders. He’s also a film enthusiast, avid reader, and life-long learner.

James in action.

Whether in the boardroom, on the shop floor, inside City Hall, out on a construction site, or connecting virtually, he is passionate about spreading Lean thinking and practice wherever he goes!

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