About Ric Ptak
Ric Ptak offers over 40 years of manufacturing expertise, starting as a journeyman cabinetmaker and later leading a sizable millwork shop with 75 employees. He was pivotal in implementing the company’s ERP system, achieving the COR Certification, and introducing several innovations that bolstered profitability and efficiency. An expert in North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS), Ric offers insights to professionals and frequently appears on podcasts like the “Cabinetmaker Profit System” and “Profit Toolbelt.”
Ric’s accomplishments include being a certified Master Black Belt Trainer in continuous improvement and an 11-year tenure as an Industry Advisor at FPInnovations, the world’s leading forest industry research institute. He is adept at equipping manufacturers with tools for waste elimination and continuous improvement, underscored by his philosophy of maximizing profits and fostering a collaborative workplace. A certified trainer under the Training within Industry (TWI), Ric emphasizes respect for people, engaging employees, and maintaining low turnover through proficient leadership.
From his base in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Ric extends his vast expertise to manufacturers throughout North America, offering a spectrum of services aimed at eliminating inefficiencies, optimizing lead times, and enhancing workplace engagement and leadership quality. His comprehensive offerings include Opportunity Identification Assessments, training in Continuous Improvement (CI) practices, equipment consultation, and workflow design.
Learn more about how we can help you maximize your productivity.
As each firm is unique, I always encourage a phone conversation with the leaders and decision makers of the company so we can explore what your pinch points and barriers are and then identify the current wastes and profit leaks. From there we can develop a customized strategy of how to make improvements to your current systems and decrease the wastes. The reason – so you can become more effective and efficient, in other words more productive.
