Phil Ledbetter is a passionate advocate of the Toyota Production System and the many benefits it can provide for business. He worked as a leader in management with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky for 16 years. As group leader, he learned, practiced, and taught the many elements of the Toyota Production System. He was certified as a kaizen leader, enabling him to teach other members of the management team problem-solving. In his time at Toyota, he was immersed in all aspects of Toyota Production System.
Phil is an accomplished teacher and conference speaker, having developed classes for and taught hundreds of employees on all aspects of the Toyota Production System. Since leaving Toyota, Phil has been instrumental in the implementation of various Toyota methods in several different industries.
Phil is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He’s the father of a son and daughter, and the proud “Poppy” of five grandchildren. He resides in the Nashville, Tennessee area.