IVAN
GETOV
Built to Last. Built to Lead.
Maintenance leader, manufacturing professional, husband and father — writing about the craft of keeping things running.
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Maintenance Leader
20+ YEARS
20+ YEARS OF KEEPING
THINGS RUNNING.
I've spent my career inside manufacturing facilities — not in the boardroom, but on the floor. Managing maintenance teams, troubleshooting equipment failures at 2 AM, and building the systems that keep production moving when everything is on the line.
Leadership, to me, isn't a title. It's showing up consistently, raising the standards around you, and investing in the people on your team. The same principles that drive operational excellence apply everywhere — including at home.
“The best maintenance plan is one your team actually follows — and the best leadership is the kind that outlasts your tenure.”
Outside work, I'm a father — and that's shaped how I think about everything. Every standard I set, every habit I build, every decision I make: I'm teaching my kids what it looks like to do things right.
By the Numbers
FROM THE FIELD
All articlesWhat Leading Shift Workers Taught Me About Consistency
There is no 'off' in a 24/7 facility. The lessons from managing rotating shifts apply far beyond the plant.
Five Things Manufacturing Taught Me About Raising Kids
Lean thinking, root cause analysis, and standard work — turns out these apply at home too.
Kaizen for the Individual: Continuous Improvement Isn't Just for Plants
The same philosophy that drives manufacturing excellence can transform personal growth — if you apply it honestly.
Building a Maintenance Culture That Outlasts You
Equipment can be replaced. A team's commitment to care cannot. Here's how to make maintenance a value, not a task.