Propel Manufacturing Consulting - Propel Manufacturing Consulting

Whether you're working to increase capacity, implement new technology, or looking for a fresh perspective, Propel partners with your team to get to the heart of the matter, align stakeholders around solutions, and move critical initiatives forward.

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

The greatest opportunities for improvement are not always obvious. We help manufacturers identify the critical constraints that determine overall performance, then build metrics and processes that align the organization around them. This creates clarity and enables better real-time decision-making from the shop floor to the boardroom. The result is stronger employee engagement and increased production.

Practical Automation

Automation should simplify operations, not add complexity. We help manufacturers determine the appropriate level of automation for their goals and capabilities, then prepare their people and processes for successful implementation. This enables more confident investment decisions, smoother implementation, and more predictable performance.

Process Architecture

High-performing manufacturing systems don't happen by accident. They are intentionally designed. We help manufacturers build operating environments where people, processes, information, and technology work together instead of competing with one another. The result is a more aligned organization, simpler operations, and lasting improvement.

TESTIMONIALS

Sue Mecham

CEO & Co-Founder

Max led a facility development and build-out project for NALA Membranes to put our first membrane manufacturing facility in place in North Carolina. It was a challenging project with aggressive timelines and deliverables from the start that included key international vendors for large industrial equipment. NALA is a startup with minimal financial and manpower resources. Max was able to integrate himself within our team and added stakeholders to manage and deliver this challenging project successfully.

Max managed all communications and project documentation and assigned tasks and followed up to make sure things got done. He managed handling, shipping, storage, and installation of 25 tons of industrial equipment at our NC site, mostly remotely but traveled to the site as needed for specific milestones and monitoring.

I found Max to be flexible, communicative, supportive, and smart regarding technical, operational, and business tasks and goals. Working with Max was a positive experience for our whole team. He became an important member of our team during the project and we plan to work with him again in the future.

Evan Buell & Robert Rodriguez

General Manager & Process Engineer

We had the privilege to work with Max Fadeyev during a period of operational change, and his support was both practical and impactful. Max brings a knowledge of manufacturing automation and process improvement, and he applies it in a way that’s grounded, collaborative, and focused on real-world results.

He spent meaningful time with our operators and technicians to understand our equipment and workflows firsthand. He also helped guide broader organizational alignment by leading town hall discussions that clearly communicated our operating strategy and culture, followed by individual conversations to reinforce understanding across the team. His documentation was thorough and actionable, providing a strong foundation for sustained improvements.

Max approaches his work with a clear business mindset, looking for ways to improve performance using existing assets rather than defaulting to new capital investment. He was also flexible and responsive, always available for a call or to visit our facility when needed.

We recommend Max and Propel Manufacturing to any organization looking to strengthen their operations and implement practical, people-centered improvements that support automation and long-term efficiency.

Sohail Qamar

Senior VP - Manufacturing & Operations

I have known Max Fadeyev for over a decade, and it has been a pleasure to collaborate with him on numerous projects throughout the years. Max is a dedicated professional with a remarkable ability to solve complex problems. As a skilled listener, he excels in building strong connections and working effectively with others. His extensive experience in manufacturing, technology, and operations is matched by his deep passion for achieving operational excellence. Max will be an invaluable partner for any organization seeking transformative change.

Caleb Funk

R&D Laureate

Max is a unique engineer that combines unwavering reliability, clear communication, level-headedness, and big-picture thinking. As a leader, he has a reputation for getting things done right – not just getting them done – guiding complex projects with strong technical insight and stakeholder-focused decision-making. It has genuinely been a pleasure to work with Max.

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