About Us

Lodestar Consulting, LLC is a niche consulting firm dedicated to helping small to mid-sized manufacturers and service businesses achieve sustainable growth by transforming operational challenges into opportunities. We specialize in integrating fact-based decision-making with reflective accountability to drive measurable results. As your trusted advisors, we deliver clarity, structure, and leadership, empowering you to focus on what truly matters—achieving your business objectives.

1. Operational Excellence
- We bring decades of expertise in operations management, Lean Six Sigma, and crisis recovery. Whether addressing missed deliveries, high turnover, inefficiency, or scaling challenges, we provide tailored solutions that enhance your bottom line and streamline your processes.

2. Fractional Leadership Services
- For businesses in need of experienced leadership without the overhead of full-time hires, we offer fractional operations, plant, and executive management services. Our experts step in to lead your teams, stabilize operations, and implement sustainable improvements, providing the high-level guidance you need to grow with confidence.

3. Agile and Traditional Project Management
- From planning and execution to tracking and optimization, our project management expertise ensures your initiatives stay on time, within budget, and aligned with your strategic goals. We specialize in Agile project management, combining flexibility and efficiency to deliver value at every stage of your project lifecycle.

4. EOS Implementation for Results-Driven Leadership
- As experienced EOS Integrators, we provide the structure and accountability necessary for leadership teams to align, focus, and execute with confidence. Our approach fosters a culture of ownership, transparency, and results.

5. Tailored Business Solutions
- We focus on the unique needs of small to mid-sized manufacturing and service businesses. Whether you’re looking to improve operational efficiency, tackle growth challenges, or navigate complex transitions, our customized solutions are designed to help you thrive in a competitive marketplace.

6. Strategic Crisis Management
- When challenges arise, we guide you through the complexities of recovery. By reducing dependency on subcontracting and focusing on price and margin growth, we build resilience into your business model.

- Client-Centric Approach: We integrate seamlessly with your team, becoming trusted advisors and confidants. Our clients value the relationships we build as much as the results we deliver.
- Real-World Expertise: Our leadership has direct experience in manufacturing operations and business transformations. We’re not just theorists—we’ve walked in your shoes.
- Commitment to Long-Term Success: Our solutions are designed to outlast our engagement. We aim to leave your business stronger, more focused, and better equipped for future challenges.

- EOS Implementation: Align your leadership team, clarify your vision, and execute your strategy with confidence.
- Lean Six Sigma Projects: Identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
- Fractional Leadership Services: Gain the expertise of seasoned operations, plant, and executive managers without the full-time commitment. Our fractional leaders provide interim or ongoing support to drive operational excellence, stabilize performance, and mentor internal teams.
- Agile and Traditional Project Management: Utilize our expertise to lead your most critical projects, leveraging Agile frameworks or traditional methodologies tailored to your needs. From new product launches to operational overhauls, we ensure seamless execution and impactful results.
- Crisis Recovery: Navigate the complexities of operational disruptions with actionable strategies.
- Dementia Services Group: Provide specialized guidance for businesses serving clients with dementia-related needs, leveraging our expertise in this growing sector.

- Proven Track Record: We’ve helped clients recover lost revenue, improve operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth.
- Tangible ROI: Every solution is grounded in measurable outcomes, ensuring you see the value of our partnership.
- Enduring Relationships: Many of our clients choose to partner with us long-term, a testament to the trust we build and the results we deliver.

Partner with Lodestar Consulting, LLC to move past day-to-day firefighting and into a sustainable, growth-oriented future. Together, we’ll craft a roadmap for success that works for your unique business and goals.