Building Leaders. Improving Performance.

At Thompson Leadership & Operations Consulting, we help manufacturing organizations and outdoor brands develop stronger leaders, improve operational performance, and create cultures of accountability that drive sustainable growth.

Founded by retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant and manufacturing leader Erin Thompson, our approach is built on more than 20 years of leadership experience leading teams in high-pressure environments where execution, accountability, and results mattered.

From the Marine Corps to the manufacturing floor, the principles of successful leadership remain the same: build trust, develop people, communicate clearly, solve problems, and execute with discipline.

Using our proven FIELD Framework™—Find the Real Problem, Identify Leadership Gaps, Establish Accountability, Lead Execution, and Drive Continuous Improvement—we help organizations transform challenges into opportunities and leaders into catalysts for growth.

Whether you're developing supervisors, strengthening your workforce, improving operations, or preparing your organization for future growth, we're here to help you build a stronger team and a stronger organization.