Lunch & Learn: Applied Problem Solving with Pizza & Puzzles

Real problems, real solutions—served with a slice of pie.

Facing complex challenges in your operations? Join us for a hands-on Lunch & Learn where we’ll introduce a simple, four-step method to solving tough problems—based on the continuous improvement practices behind Toyota’s success (no prior knowledge of “Kata” required!).

Over pizza and interactive problem-solving puzzles, you’ll learn how to approach challenges with curiosity, structure, and confidence. This session offers a practical preview of a 10-hour or 20-hour Applied Problem Solving Project designed to help manufacturers build a resilient, improvement-focused culture.

What you’ll gain:

• A repeatable framework for tackling real-world issues

• A taste of Toyota Kata’s impact—without the jargon

• Insight into a no-cost, high-impact project opportunity

Space is limited—reserve your seat today!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Nathan Bonds, Project Manager
Lean Six Sigma, Training within Industry (Job Relations), ASQ (Quality), Root Cause Analysis

Polaris MEP Project Manager Nathan A. Bonds has over 20 years of manufacturing experience as an Assembler, Supervisor, Coordinator, Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager and Quality Manager. He has worked in the Automotive Industry, Injection Molding, Electroplating, Manual Hand Spraying, Paint Automation, Vibe, Polish and Buffing, Sublimation, and Precious Metals Industry.

As a Quality Manager, Nathan championed the compliance of Management Systems to ISO 9001; as well as developed and implemented new testing methods due to technological advances at his end user Customer. As a Continuous Improvement Manager, he performed training on Team Management, Facilitation, Structured Problem Solving, 5-S Execution, and Preventative Maintenance Scheduling. He also developed new processes for new product development, streamlining the process, and seeing through to production.

As a Plant Scrap Coordinator, he championed a Team of individuals using Lean Methodologies to reduce the highest scrap product lines in each department and drive change management. He is a passionate trainer and teacher. He has certifications in ASQ Training, Root Cause Analysis and is a member of Gemba Academy, Lean Six Sigma and ASQ.