Wes Harpster Harpster

Wes Harpster is a manager in Wipfli’s organization performance improvement practice, helping manufacturing, distribution and other operationally complex organizations turn performance challenges into measurable business results. His work focuses on identifying the constraints and root causes affecting productivity, throughput, cost, quality, working capital and customer performance, then helping leaders develop practical solutions that improve how the organization operates.

Wes brings a systems perspective to performance improvement, examining how strategy, leadership, people, processes, data and technology interact across an organization. His areas of focus include operational excellence, Lean and Six Sigma, process improvement, capacity and throughput, inventory and working capital, performance management, root cause analysis and operational readiness for technology investments. He helps leadership teams establish meaningful measures, strengthen management systems and align cross-functional priorities so improvements translate into sustainable financial and operational results.

Based in Pennsylvania, Wes is a U.S. Navy and Army veteran who brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to solving complex problems and improving organizational performance. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).