What is Forgeline Consulting?
Our Mission
Founded by Ricky Allen, Forgeline Consulting was established to bring practical, hands-on improvement to manufacturing businesses. Our mission is to enable manufacturers to optimise processes, reduce waste, and achieve lasting operational excellence through trusted methodologies and continuous improvement culture.
We Believe any Business, Large or Small has the Opportunity to succeed.
Ricky Allen
Lead Consultant
Ricky is a highly accomplished Production Manager with over 15 years of experience in the aerospace and steel manufacturing sectors. He has a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering operational excellence within quality-driven, safety-critical environments.
With extensive expertise in production management, process optimisation, and workforce development, Ricky consistently enhances productivity, improves operational performance, and implements sustainable manufacturing solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
Qualifications & Certifications
- Six Sigma
- NEBOSH Health & Safety Certification
- AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification
- Human Factors Training
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering
