The Hayhart Group

We specialise in helping regional businesses improve efficiency, streamline processes, and increase profitability. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by rural organisations, from operational constraints to people management, and we take a hands-on, tailored approach to addressing them. Whether you’re looking to optimise workflows on a production line or improve time management on the farm, our LEAN-based strategies are designed to reduce waste, simplify routines, and create sustainable, measurable improvements.

Beyond processes, we also support your most valuable asset—your people. We assist in developing clear, effective systems that enhance training, streamline onboarding, and empower your team to work confidently and efficiently. For industries like dairy farming, where reliable, skilled labor is crucial, we bring solutions to standardise roles, improve team communication, and foster a culture of continuous improvement that resonates with the community-focused values of regional businesses.

Who we are:

Shane Hellwege - A LEAN manufacturing leader with a Graduate Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing, Shane has a strong education and commercial background in both delivery and management, along with 12 years experience with private commercial enterprise. He has held senior roles with Dairy Australia as Group Manager, Industry People and Capability, and with Goulburn Ovens TAFE as Executive Manager for the Rural and Manufacturing Industries Division. Shane has extensive experience in the agricultural and food processing sector with expertise in project management, development and delivery of education programs, leadership development, and human resource management.

Alana Lee - Alana is a stakeholder and communication consultant with a background in business development and project management. An advocate for building strong regional communities, Alana has coordinated stakeholder consultation strategies with sectors such as local government, tertiary education, private business, health and hospitality. Alana brings a solid understanding of digital tools and processes, and utitlises her skills from a Graduate Certificate in Project Management to streamline projects and keep stakeholders engaged. Excellent communication is a keystone in employee ownership with process improvement works.

Our goal is to help you make impactful changes that keep your operations running smoothly, increase productivity & profitability, and empower your team to thrive. Ready to see how process improvement can transform your business? Let’s chat about how we can support your goals.