Industrial Machinery
Gold Hill, Oregon
Founded 1955
SWEED Machinery: Journey to Scalable Growth with OMEP
SWEED Machinery, a longstanding manufacturer of industrial material handling equipment in Gold Hill, Oregon, partnered with OMEP to strengthen its foundation for continued growth. Facing the need to improve safety systems, streamline operations, and support a rapidly expanding business, SWEED worked with OMEP to realign its organizational structure and enhance its ERP system for better visibility and data-driven decisions. The collaboration also modernized safety procedures and standardized training across the facility. In the final phase, SWEED and OMEP implemented multiple Lean Manufacturing improvements that optimized equipment layouts and reduced changeover times to increase productivity and flow. The partnership reinforced SWEED’s operational capacity, strengthened its safety culture, and positioned the company for sustainable long-term expansion.
20
Jobs Created/Jobs Retained
$60K
New Investments
$300K
Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance
Background
Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Gold Hill, Oregon, SWEED Machinery designs and manufactures industrial material handling equipment for a wide range of B2B industries. Through its equipment lines, SWEED helps companies improve material flow in manufacturing processes, manage scrap, reduce waste, and recover valuable metals from recyclable materials and other production byproducts.
The Situation
As SWEED’s growth accelerated, the leadership team recognized the need to strengthen safety systems, streamline operations, and align the organization for long-term success. To achieve these goals, they partnered with OMEP to reinforce their foundation and build capacity for sustainable expansion.
The Solution
OMEP’s consultants began by helping SWEED with a comprehensive review of the company’s org structure and business systems to align operations in support of their strategic growth plans. Together, they implemented several upgrades to the existing ERP system that enhanced visibility and data-driven decision-making across departments. Next, the focus turned to safety. Procedures to meet Oregon OSHA standards were updated, training was standardized, and the team embedded a proactive safety culture throughout the facility.
In the final phase, OMEP and SWEED collaborated on Lean Manufacturing improvements, deploying 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), optimizing equipment layouts, and reducing changeover time to boost productivity and flow. These efforts created a scalable operational framework that supports people, systems, and continuous improvement.
“OMEP wasn’t just a consultant that helped us build a plan, they were a true partner in executing it. They rolled up their sleeves and worked alongside our team to turn strategies into real results. Their approach blended thoughtful, strategic guidance with hands-on support, keeping us moving forward and ensuring lasting change.”
Tyler Casebeer
CEO