Topic(s)
- People-centric leadership
Nucor is the largest and safest steel manufacturer in the United States. The company has a rich history of operation performance. Nucor is utilizing lean six sigma to create efficient processes from the ground up is crucial for long-term success.
This session will explore how Nucor Towers & Structures can leverage value stream mapping to streamline operations, enhance material flow, and drive operational excellence in its new facilities. We will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing VSM in a greenfield setting, including how to identify key process flows, establish baseline metrics, and integrate lean principles into facility design from day one.
- Understanding value stream mapping (VSM) in greenfield operations
- End-to-end process visualization
- Waste elimination and process optimization from Day 1 of production
- Aligning teams and driving collaboration
- Building a scalable & lean operating system
Nucor is North America’s most diversified and sustainable steel and steel products company. Our team is forged around a vision for leading our industry by providing unparalleled customer care, building trusted partnerships and creating sustained value. https://nucor.com/towers
Thomas Castillo has been a lean practitioner for 20 plus years. He is a graduate of Stanford University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the United States Army as a Signal Officer for 8 years serving at duty stations in Kuwait, Korea, Fort Benning, GA, and Schofield Barracks, HI. Thomas has held full-time roles in Lean Six Sigma, engineering, and operations across multiple industries, including semiconductors, lighting, water products, and the energy sector. He currently lives in beautiful Decatur, AL with his wife and 3 children + one super pup. 
