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Helping Trades and Production Businesses Improve Workflow, Leadership, and Job Readiness
Many businesses in the trades and production industries do not struggle because they lack skilled workers.
They struggle because the systems that support the work are not structured for efficiency.
Jobs begin without proper preparation.
Materials are not staged when crews need them.
Supervisors spend their day solving the same problems instead of keeping production moving.
Everyone is working hard, but production still feels slower, messier, and more stressful than it should.
These small operational gaps quietly cost businesses significant time and money.
Jason Funk works with trades and manufacturing companies to strengthen the operational side of the business so crews can work efficiently, supervisors can lead effectively, and production moves forward with fewer delays.
Many owners underestimate how much operational inefficiency actually costs.
If one employee costs roughly $40 per hour once wages, payroll costs, and overhead are considered, that employee costs the business around $80,000 per year.
Studies in manufacturing and construction show that operational inefficiencies often reduce productivity by 20 to 30 percent.
That means a single employee can quietly cost a business $16,000 to $24,000 per year in lost productivity.
With a crew of five people, those losses can easily reach $80,000 to $120,000 annually.
Most of these losses do not come from lack of effort.
They come from workflow issues, unclear job preparation, and leadership systems that have not evolved as the business has grown.
Jason’s work focuses on strengthening three key operational areas that influence how efficiently teams perform.
Ensuring work begins with the materials, tools, and planning needed for crews to operate efficiently.
This includes improving job preparation, staging materials, and creating systems that reduce delays before work even begins.
Improving how work moves through the shop, job site, or production environment.
This includes identifying workflow bottlenecks, reducing wasted movement, and creating systems that support smoother production.
Supporting supervisors and foremen in leading teams effectively.
Clear leadership expectations help crews stay focused, communicate better, and maintain productivity throughout the day.
When these three areas are aligned, crews spend more time producing and less time waiting, troubleshooting, or repeating work.
Jason works with businesses at different stages depending on the size of the operation and the challenges they are facing.
Investment: $1,500 to $2,500
Before operational improvements can be made, the first step is understanding where time and money are being lost.
During this process Jason observes how work moves through the shop, job site, or production environment and identifies the gaps that slow teams down.
Observation of production workflow
Review of job preparation processes
Material staging and inventory flow review
Supervisor and crew communication review
Identification of production bottlenecks
Operational Efficiency Report
Production workflow observations
Job readiness improvement recommendations
Identification of productivity loss areas
30 day operational improvement plan
Most owners know something is slowing production down but it is difficult to see the exact causes from inside the operation.
This process provides a clear picture of where operational problems exist and where improvements should begin.
Investment depends on the size of the shop or production environment and the number of work areas that need to be observed.
Investment: $3,500 to $6,000
Many production problems begin before the crew even starts work.
Materials are not staged.
Tools are not ready.
Workers are unclear about what should happen next.
This package focuses on building systems that ensure work begins organized and prepared so crews can operate efficiently.
Design of job readiness systems
Material staging processes
Job preparation checklists
Crew planning systems
Daily job briefing structure
Operational documentation for supervisors
Job readiness planning system
Material staging workflow
Job preparation checklists for teams
Crew briefing structure for supervisors
Implementation guide for leadership
The final investment depends on the size and complexity of the operation.
Smaller shops with one crew and a limited number of workstations usually fall toward the lower end of the range.
Growing shops with several workstations, multiple job types, or more complex scheduling needs typically fall in the mid range.
Larger operations with several crews, multiple supervisors, or shop and field coordination usually fall toward the higher end of the range.
Investment: $7,500 to $12,000
As teams grow, production becomes more complex. Small inefficiencies multiply across crews, supervisors, and workstations.
This program focuses on improving workflow, strengthening leadership, and creating systems that support consistent production.
Production workflow analysis
Identification of bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Workstation and workflow improvements
Crew communication and accountability systems
Supervisor leadership development
Implementation support for operational improvements
Production workflow improvement plan
Operational systems that support efficient production
Leadership framework for supervisors
Crew communication structure
Operational documentation and implementation support
The final investment depends on the size of the operation and the number of people and work areas involved.
Smaller teams with a single crew or limited workflow areas usually fall toward the lower end of the range.
Growing companies with multiple crews, departments, or production areas typically fall in the mid range.
Larger operations with several supervisors, departments, or job sites often fall toward the higher end of the range due to the complexity of the systems required.
Businesses that work with Jason typically experience
Smoother job preparation and planning
Improved production workflow
Fewer delays and interruptions
Stronger supervisors and crew leadership
Greater productivity from existing teams
Most importantly, owners gain confidence that their operations are running efficiently and that their crews are set up to succeed.
If your team is capable but production still feels slower or more frustrating than it should, operational improvements can make a significant difference.
Connect with Jason to start a conversation about improving workflow, job readiness, and crew performance.