The Foundation for Growth
At Anita's Snack Foods and La Reina Tortillas, delivering high-quality products and dependable service starts with a strong foundation—and that’s exactly what we’ve been building through our commitment to Lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
From Anita’s to La Reina, teams dedicated over three months to 5S our facility—creating a cleaner, safer, and more organized workplace. But this effort went far beyond tidying up. It was about transforming how we work from the inside out.
Our team members committed to an intensive training schedule, culminating in a TPM graduation and celebratory luncheon in April 2025. Throughout the process, our teams embraced Lean principles with enthusiasm and purpose, forming focused groups to lead and sustain the TPM journey. Together, they laid the groundwork for a culture built on continuous improvement and ownership.
Graduation Day: Final Presentations
Each team shared their learnings and achievements with their peers and members of our executive team during final presentations. We’re incredibly proud of how seriously every team member took this initiative—not just for the company’s growth, but for their own development. Each team took full ownership of their projects, learning the fundamentals of TPM and applying them in ways that created real, measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and reliability. They didn’t just meet expectations—they exceeded them.
For our customers, this translates into more consistent performance, fewer delays, and products that meet the highest standards. TPM helps us work smarter and respond faster—but more importantly, it reflects the pride, passion, and commitment our team brings to everything we do.
Our Consulting Partner
This incredible milestone wouldn’t have been possible without our trusted training and consulting partner, Kirkpatrick Enterprises International (KEI). Since 1990, KEI has helped over 150 companies across industries like food, automotive, and aerospace transform their operations through tailored training and consulting programs. Their expertise was instrumental in guiding our teams through this journey.
We’re committed to growing stronger every day—for our people, our partners, and our customers.
Congratulations to our TPM Graduates!
