Manufacturing & Operations Leadership

Lean
Leader
Formula

People · Process · Equipment

The proven framework to grow from operator to Director in manufacturing and operations — without waiting decades for someone to notice you.

7 yrs
Operator to
Senior Director
Achieved in two
different countries
$200M
Revenue operations
managed today
Now Available

Lean Leader Formula

By Hayk Dallakyan

  • Nearly 2 decades of manufacturing experience distilled into 1.5–2 hrs of reading
  • 1,000+ team interactions & 300+ career interviews analyzed
  • Practical frameworks for People, Process & Equipment
  • Works for operators, supervisors, and managers alike
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About the Book

You Don't Need Decades to Reach Director

"Reject the idea that you need decades to grow from operator to Director — because you don't."

Most manufacturing books focus on lean tools, Six Sigma belts, and process optimization. But your career doesn't stall because you don't know enough tools. It stalls because nobody taught you how to lead people.

Lean Leader Formula gives you the exact framework — drawn from nearly two decades in manufacturing, 1,000+ team interactions, and 300+ career interviews — to build the relationships, trust, and leadership presence that gets you promoted.

It doesn't matter if you're an operator, technician, line leader, supervisor, or manager. This book meets you where you are.

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People

Build genuine bonds, earn trust, and develop the people around you into a high-performing team.

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Process

Learn to communicate, delegate, and create accountability systems that actually work on the floor.

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Equipment

Understand your operation deeply enough to drive performance — without micromanaging every detail.

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Assess your starting point

Know exactly where you stand and build a realistic growth plan from there.

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Build deeper connections

Learn how to genuinely connect with operators, peers, and executives alike.

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Become the leader people choose

Develop communication, training, and development skills that make others want to follow you.

Hayk Dallakyan
Operator → Senior Director
In 7 Years. Twice.

The Author

Hayk Dallakyan

In 2007, in post-Soviet Armenia with 27% unemployment, a 25-year-old engineer with a Master's degree took a job as a line operator at a chocolate factory earning $200/month. Most people would have accepted that ceiling. Hayk chose not to.

By mastering not lean tools — but people relationships — he was promoted every two years. Within 7 years he became Plant Senior Operations Director, managing 2,500+ people and increasing his income 7x.

Then he immigrated to Canada in 2017 with zero local experience, and did it again. Starting from scratch, he grew to Senior Director in less than 7 years — today managing operations generating $200M in revenue.

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2,500+ People Managed

Led large teams across two continents

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Two Countries, Same Result

Armenia and Canada — operator to Director both times

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7x Income in 7 Years

From $200/month to multiple 6-digit income

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$200M Revenue Operations

Currently overseeing large-scale manufacturing

"Lean manufacturing gurus and coaches are not going to save you. A green or black belt is not your growth ticket. Everything starts and flows with people — and that's what this book teaches you to master."

Who It's For

Wherever You Are in Your Journey

You don't need a Six Sigma belt or an Oxford degree to grow faster than 90% of your peers. You just need the right playbook.

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Operators & Technicians

You want to prove yourself but don't know what managers are actually looking for. This book tells you exactly.

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Line Leaders & Supervisors

You're managing people for the first time and need practical tools to build trust without losing authority.

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Managers

You've plateaued and need to understand what separates managers from directors in the eyes of leadership.

Only 30 Minutes a Day

You're working long shifts. The book is built to fit your schedule — not the other way around.

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New to Operations

You're just starting out and want to set yourself up for accelerated growth from day one.

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Immigrants & Career Changers

Starting over in a new country or industry? This framework has been proven to work across cultures.

Two Ways to Work With Me

Choose Your Growth Path

The right level of support depends on how fast you want to grow. Both paths share the same proven framework — they differ in depth, speed, and personal attention.

Fast Lane — 1:1 Coaching

Individual Coaching

The fastest path to results. Weekly or bi-weekly calls with direct, hands-on feedback tailored specifically to your situation and goals.

  • Weekly or bi-weekly sessions
  • Personalized action plans
  • Direct feedback on real challenges
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Both options include exclusive bonuses. Choose the one that fits your goal.

For Individuals

A Growth Seeker

One copy for your own career acceleration

  • Paperback or eBook of Lean Leader Formula
  • Personalized email consultation — bring a real manufacturing or operations challenge
  • 50% discount on your first month of NewtoPro Manager AI
  • Free "The Art of Empowering Questions" guide (downloadable)
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For Teams & Executives

A Growth Distributor

10+ copies to invest in your team's growth

  • 10 or more copies for your team at a group rate
  • Free first month of NewtoPro Manager AI subscription
  • Optional 30-minute virtual introduction with Hayk and the team
  • Ideal for operations managers investing in frontline leadership development
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1:1 Coaching

The Fastest Way to Grow

The book gives you the framework. Coaching gives you a thought partner who has lived it — and can help you apply it to your specific role, team, and challenges.

If you're serious about accelerating your career in manufacturing and operations, reach out directly. Tell me where you are now, where you want to go, and what's holding you back. No forms, no scheduling links — just send an email.

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What to Expect

Weekly or bi-weekly sessions focused on your real challenges

  • Personalized review of your current situation
  • Action plans tailored to your team and role
  • Direct feedback — no generic advice
  • Accountability between sessions
  • Frameworks that work in manufacturing reality
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