Reliability in Motion: Ed Welch's Journey Through Toyota

In this episode of Reliability Hero, host Andrew Daddo interviews Ed Welch, an adjunct instructor at the University of Kentucky and former engineering and maintenance manager at Toyota. Welch shares his journey from being laid off during the oil and gas crisis to his transformative career at Toyota. He discusses the cultural shift he experienced, moving from a 'me first' American mindset to Toyota's team-first, consensus-driven Japanese approach. Key topics include the importance of continuous improvement, developing a 'Kaizen eye' for inefficiencies, the role of maintenance in modern industry, and fostering a cooperative work environment. Welsh’s insights highlight that maintenance is not just about machines, but also about people and culture.