Technology That Finally Works For Your Operations
Fortune 500 technology leadership expertise for mid-market manufacturers—without the full-time cost—helping you fix what's costing money, make IT serve your business, and de-risk M&A
Sound Familiar?
You're scaling a mid-market manufacturing operation, but technology keeps getting in the way:
You're spending heavily on IT but still lack basic visibility and reliability.
Your IT team is always firefighting instead of helping you scale.
You know your technology needs to change, but you're not sure where to start or what will actually move the needle.
How I Help
I focus on three areas that directly impact your operational performance:
1. Fix What's Costing You Money
Right-size your technology spending so you're getting actual business value. Cut waste, eliminate redundant vendors, and optimize your ERP and MES systems. Redirect budget to what ensures fast flow, quality, and scale.
2. Make IT Serve the Business
Get your IT and Operations teams aligned and focused on the right priorities. Whether it's developing your team's capabilities, getting both groups on the same page, or building the right partnerships—ensure technology supports manufacturing, not the other way around.
3. Build for Scale
Build technology foundations that support growth without proportionally scaling complexity, firefighting, or headcount. Prepare systems for what's next—whether that's acquisitions, expansions, or increased capacity.
About the Founder
Lee Winbush
Founder, Fractional CTO
I work with mid-market manufacturing leaders who have outgrown ad-hoc IT and need clear, steady technology leadership.
With nearly two decades of experience leading technology in complex enterprise environments, I help strengthen operations, reduce risk, and build technology foundations that support scalable growth—without the cost or disruption of a full-time CTO.
My background includes a decade supporting global manufacturing technologies at 3M, along with leadership roles across retail and highly regulated financial services environments. I’ve led technology integration for a $2.5B acquisition, reduced operational risk to support rapid scale for a fast-growing $200M consumer brand, and driven process de-risking during enterprise-wide organizational redesigns.
A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I bring a disciplined, data-driven approach to technology leadership that helps manufacturers build reliable operations and scale with confidence.
Ways We Can Work Together
From half-day strategy sessions to ongoing technology leadership—flexible engagements designed to strengthen operations and reduce risk
Engaged Fractional CTO
Strategic technology leadership integrated into your operations:
• Align technology with business priorities
• Accountable for ongoing planning, alignment, and oversight
• Establish clarity across systems, teams, and vendors
• Strengthen operations and reduce risk
CTO Advisory
Trusted advisor for strategic technology decisions—insights and guidance when you need it:
• Regular check-ins and on-demand support as decisions arise
• Objective perspective to navigate tradeoffs and manage risk
• Alignment support as the business and technology needs evolve
CTO Consultative Strategy Session
A focused half-day or full-day working session to cut through the noise and identify what actually matters:
• Identify what's costing you money, creating risk, or slowing growth across technology and operations
• Define a practical technology roadmap
• Leave with a prioritized action plan your team can execute immediately
Start with a Strategy Session for immediate clarity, or choose an Engaged Fractional CTO model for ongoing leadership tailored to your business goals and growth stage.
