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TeamGuru for People & Skills

Capable teams don't
happen by accident.

Close skill gaps, drive safety and productivity, fast. TeamGuru connects people development to the outcomes that matter.

Dover
Woodward
ABB
Xylem
Grace
Schneider Electric

1. Skill Matrix

See every gap, plan every development

Visual skill matrices show where your team stands, where the gaps are, and what to develop next.

Skill Matrix: Quality AssuranceQuality Inspector (QI)
Coverage (7 Employees)
85%90%95%100%
Blueprints
GD&T
SPC
CMM
Root Cause
ISO 9001
Required
5
4
5
3
5
7
Trained
4
5
4
3
4
6
Gap
-10
+1
-10
0
-10
-10
JTJ. Taylor
100%
4
4
3
4
3
4
SMS. Mitchell
88%
3
3
4
2
4
3
RBR. Bennett
75%
4
3
3
3
23
3
KWK. Walker
75%
3
3
3
1
3
4
LAL. Adams
63%
23
3
2
3
3
3
DHD. Harris
25%
2
2
23
2
2
3
MPM. Parker
13%
2
1
1
2
2
23
Map Skills
Assess
Identify Gaps
Train

2. Kaizen

Turn ideas into validated improvements

Capture improvement ideas from anyone. Track them through implementation and scale what works.

Kaizen IdeaKZ-0247
OriginatorM. Rodriguez
LocationTorrance
Open31 days
TeamQuality Assurance
DeptFinal Inspection
ProductivityThroughput
Kaizen Stages
Under evaluation
Improvement Idea
Inspection workstation processes units sequentially through 4 steps. Each unit waits for the previous one.
Proposal:Split into two parallel lanes, doubling throughput.
Expected:40% cycle time cut. 120 to 180 units/shift.
Comments
DC
D. Carter
Cross-contamination risk on visual check?
MR
M. Rodriguez
Confirmed with QE. Dedicated lighting rig per lane.
Actions0 of 3
Order divider panels and lighting rigsMR
Update work instructions for dual-laneKH
Run 5-day pilot on Line 3DC
Impact
3/2026
BaseTargetActual
Cycle time4.2 min2.5 min2.3 min
Units/shift120180176
Savings$8.4k$9.1k
Submit
Evaluate
Implement
Review Impact

3. Safety & Incidents

Build a safety culture backed by data

Incidents and near-misses flow into a structured system. Trends visible, actions tracked.

Safety Incident: Unsafe material handlingOpenClosed
Doc No.SA-0297
Incident DateSep 10, 2025
SeverityLow
LocationTorrance
TypeNear miss
LeaderK. Gunter
Incident Description
Operator used a ladder instead of forklift to reach top shelf. Ladder slipped on wet floor, no injury.
Investigation Summary
Forklift was under maintenance. Operator chose ladder to avoid production delay. Floor was wet from overnight cleaning.
Lessons Learned
Backup equipment must be available during maintenance windows. Wet floor signage and dry time enforcement needed.
Whom To Inform
KGK. Gunter
TWT. Williams
RMR. Martinez
Notification sent
Corrective Actions0 of 31 of 32 of 33 of 3
Install wet floor signage in warehouseSep 15TWSchedule backup forklift for maintenance daysSep 18RMUpdate material handling training moduleSep 22KG
Capture
Communicate
Correct
Learn

4. Escalation

Get issues to the right level, fast

Issues reach the right decision-maker with full context. Responses flow back with accountability.

Line 3 Hydraulic Press FailureResolved0:453:208:15
LocationTorrance, Plant ATypeEquipment BreakdownRaised byM. RodriguezCreatedMar 18, 2026 2:15 PM
Problem Description
Hydraulic press cylinder seal failure on Line 3. Complete line stoppage. Parts backing up on upstream conveyors.
Resolution
Maintenance replaced cylinder seal. Line restarted after pressure test. Root cause: seal wear from missed PM cycle.
Escalation Process
StepWhat To DoResponsible
1
< 1 min
1st level escalationT. Williams
2
> 1 min
2nd level escalationR. Bennett
3
> 5 min
Plant manager escalationJ. Taylor
Corrective Actions0 of 21 of 22 of 2
Schedule emergency PM for all hydraulic pressesMar 20RBUpdate PM schedule to include seal inspectionMar 22TW
Raise
Escalate
Resolve
Close

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Frequently asked questions

How fast can we get started with People & Skills?
Skill matrices for your first team can be set up in under a week. Full multi-site rollout with safety tracking typically takes 3–4 weeks.
Can we import existing skill data?
Yes. We support imports from Excel and CSV. Our team can help you migrate existing skill matrices, training records, and certifications.
How does TeamGuru handle training compliance?
The system tracks certifications, expiry dates, and required training per role. You get automatic alerts before gaps become audit findings.
Does it work for multi-site organizations?
Yes. Enterprise and Unlimited plans support multi-plant skill tracking with centralized visibility and site-level management.
Is there a free trial?
We offer a guided trial with your actual data so you can see skill gaps and training needs immediately. Book a demo and we'll set it up.