Leeco's New Leadership Appointment
Leeco Steel, a name synonymous with steel plate supply in North America, has appointed Ben Kincheloe as the new Director of Business Excellence. The announcement was made on February 19, 2025, marking a significant shift in leadership for the company. As of January 16, 2025, Kincheloe officially assumed his new role, focusing on optimizing the company's operations, particularly through continuous improvement, and reinforcing its already robust safety and quality systems.
Kincheloe’s Career Journey at Leeco
Kincheloe’s career at Leeco began in December 2023, when he joined the company as Director of Safety at the Portage facility. His exceptional management skills and proactive approach led to his subsequent promotion to Director of Safety and Quality in May 2024. Throughout his tenure, Kincheloe has been instrumental in refining safety protocols and enhancing the quality control processes, which are vital for maintaining Leeco’s industry-leading status.
New Responsibilities for Growth and Improvement
With his recent promotion, Kincheloe will now expand his influence, taking on additional responsibilities to further Leeco’s commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles and the goals of plate processing. Denton Nordhues, President and CEO of Leeco Steel, commended Kincheloe for his strong leadership and vision, recognizing that his efforts have significantly contributed to the company’s success.
A Vision for Operational Excellence
By integrating CI practices more deeply into Leeco's operations, Kincheloe aims to push the company closer to achieving excellence in its manufacturing practices, benefiting clients and internal teams alike. His leadership will likely set a new benchmark for operational effectiveness within the industry, making Leeco a more agile, innovative, and efficient company as it adapts to the ever-changing steel industry landscape.
Key Takeaways:
• Ben Kincheloe promoted to Director of Business Excellence at Leeco Steel, effective January 16, 2025.
• Kincheloe will lead continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, safety, and quality management processes.
• He joined Leeco in December 2023 as Director of Safety and was promoted to oversee safety and quality processes in May 2024.
• The promotion underscores Leeco's commitment to Lean Manufacturing and enhancing its plate processing goals.
• Kincheloe's leadership has driven improvements in safety and quality systems at Leeco, strengthening its position as a leading steel plate supplier in North America.
