John Collodora

John Collodora Value Capture

John Collodora

Senior Advisor

St. Paul, Minnesota

John Collodora brings more than 25 years of deep, cross-industry experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare operations to the Value Capture team. With a career that spans frontline roles, engineering, and operational leadership, John is known for combining strategic insight with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to solving complex system challenges.

For the past decade, he has immersed himself in the principles of the Toyota Production System under the mentorship of seasoned senseis. His expertise includes designing and coaching the use of visual systems, standard work, and problem-solving routines, all grounded in the power of supportive leadership within strong management systems. The results? Sustainable, measurable improvements wherever he works, whether in hospitals, primary care clinics, or large industrial operations.

At Value Capture, John serves as a Senior Advisor, executive coach, and client engagement leader. He partners with senior executives, clinicians, and frontline teams to expose hidden potential, eliminate inefficiencies, and drive meaningful transformation. He’s especially passionate about the human side of change, helping people see what’s possible, restoring joy to work, and creating systems that enable perfect care and zero harm.

“I’ve watched engagement soar among people who were once deeply frustrated, seen patient outcomes transform, and heard leaders say, ‘I wish I had changed my leadership approach years ago.’ That’s the power of this work.”

John sees Value Capture not just as a consulting firm, but as a catalyst for deep, lasting transformation. He believes the firm’s mission - to help every patient receive perfect care in a system where every worker is safe and supported - aligns with his values and lifelong commitment to improvement.

Throughout his career, John has coached teams that achieved:

  • Decreased patient wait times, infection and fall rates, left-without-being-seen rates, and cost per unit of service.
  • Increased first-case-on-time surgical starts, care team engagement, supply availability, and patient experience metrics.
“Every journey starts with a single step. And there’s no better time to start than today.”
 

Meet the Entire Value Capture Team

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research – University of Minnesota, Institute of Technology

M.S. Manufacturing Systems – University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management & Institute of Technology

Certifications

Lean Bronze Certification, Shingo/AME/ASQ/SME (2012)

Contact Info

651-303-6626
jcollodora@valuecapturellc.com


Thought Leadership

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Podcast:

"Habitual Excellence" podcast episode featuring John