Chad Humphrey

Director Of Continuous Improvement

Chad Humphrey is an experienced leader in continuous improvement and engineering, currently serving as the Director of Continuous Improvement at Petmate since June 2023, where efforts focus on establishing a Lean culture and driving operational excellence through Kaizen initiatives. As the owner of OpEx Business Solutions LLC, founded in July 2020, Chad aids companies in streamlining operations and also operates Hidden Lakes Handyman to provide quality services in the DFW area. Previously, Chad held the position of Global Value Analysis Manager at Apex Tool Group from January 2014 to June 2020, leading the establishment of a Value Engineering Department that significantly contributed to Lean efforts. Chad's career began at Harley-Davidson, where from September 1997 to January 2014, responsibilities included technical engine development, followed by a role as a Mechanical Engineer at Kohler Co. from August 1995 to September 1997, focusing on designing engine components for OEM customers. Chad holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in Engineering Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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