Purpose of Seminar:
Lean processes are changing businesses around the world through concepts, methods, and
techniques that create outstanding results and translate directly into bottom-line
profits. Based on the management philosophy of reduction of the “7 wastes”, when waste
is eliminated, quality is improved, time is decreased and cost is reduced.
This Lean Management course will provide a systematic approach for Lean implementation
practices, a toolbox of techniques for problem solving, continuous improvement, plus
practical advice on lean operations.
Whether you are considering initiating a Lean program, or the stage of its implementation,
or experiencing difficulties in achieving the expected targets, this is a practical and
hands-on course designed for you and your key people in the team to ensure you are on the
right track to gain real benefits from Lean improvements.
Who should take this course?
The course is designed for anyone who is concerned with continuous improvement, maintenance,
manufacturing and process excellence as well as technical professionals seeking cutting-edge
tools, proven approaches and real-world applications. This seminar is a must for anyone who
is involved in maintenance or manufacturing at industrial plants, utilities or commercial
facilities, including:
- Operations Managers
- Plant Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Engineering Technicians
- Quality Managers
- Materials Managers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Production Managers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will receive a personalized Certificate of
Completion and 1.6 CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas indicating that the student has learned to:
- Develop a Lean Program for Their Facility
- Measure Performance in Order to Achieve Desired Outcome
- Create Value Stream Mapping
- Enhance the Responsiveness and Effectiveness of Material Flows
- Forecast Demands Accurately to Improve Scheduling
- Manage Your Workforce Effectively for Continuous Improvement
- Implement Rapid Process Improvements
- Identify Wastes and How to Eliminate Them
- Understand What in Needed to Sustain the Gains
Course Outline / Agenda
Through a mixture of presentations and discussions including group and individual
exercises, this 2 day intensive training course will provide a systematic approach
for Lean Management implementation practices applicable for both the manufacturing
and maintenance environment. The student will be provided with a toolbox of techniques
for problem solving, continuous improvement, plus practical advice ranging from
operating a Lean facility on a day-to-day basis to understanding how to sustain the
Lean program.
Overview and Expectations
Introduction to Lean Principle Applications In All Functions of An organization
Introduction to A Systematic Lean Implementation Approach
- Why Implementations Fail or Deliver Less Than Expected Results
Identifying the 7 Hidden Wastes and How Much they Are Costing the Organization
Waste of Motion
Waste of Transportation
Inventory Waste
- Waste of Waiting Time
- Overproduction Waste
- Waste of Defects and Rework
- Waste of Over Processing
Identify Potential Improvement Opportunities
- Personalizing the Training By Identifying Wastes Within Your Own Company (Breakout Exercise)
Dot Game Exercise, 1st Round
- Interactive Classroom Factory to Provide Problems Found In Most Processes
Introduction to Lean Basics; 5s & Visual Controls
Intro to Lean Manufacturing
Visual Controls
- Push Vs. Pull Production
- Single Piece Flow and Cellular
Manufacturing
Dot Game Exercise, 2nd Round
Value Stream Mapping
Quick Change-overs
Error Proofing
- How to Use Pok-Yokes to Help Workers Not Make Mistakes
Total Productive Maintenance
Kaizen Blitz or Rapid Improvement Process
Understanding the Process Variation
Managements Involvement In Supporting This Lean Manufacturing Initiative
- What Management Has to Do to Make these Changes Stick
Development of An Action Plan to Implement Lean Principles Across Your Organization
- Start to Develop A Plan That Outlines the Steps Needed to Implement Lean In Your organization
Developing A Road Map to Success For Lean Implementation
- Build a Road Map That Includes All of The Lean Practices and Design It to Fit Your Organization
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all presentation
material covered in the class.
• Personalized Training Certificate with 1.6 American Trainco Continuing Education
Units for attending this two-day seminar, approved by the Maintenance Training Association
of the Americas.
• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific
questions about your own equipment or facility.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
All students attending our seminars receive a personalized Certificate of Completion and .8 CEUs
(Continuing Education Units) per day of training. Over 40,000 employers and government agencies who
have sent their employees to our classes accept American Trainco CEUs for continuing education
requirements. Our administration and record keeping practices meet or exceed the standards of ACE
(American Council on Education) and we are able to provide transcripts of all classes attended and
tests taken by individual students. Please contact us if our CEUs are not yet accepted by your authority.
We will initiate an application to get the approval process started.
In House Training
You can bring this or any American Trainco seminar directly to your plant or facility. We offer
dozens of courses
covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance management topics. Our expert instructors
are among the most experienced in the industry and can modify or customize training programs to
meet your specific needs - whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that
focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training reduces the training cost per employee
and limits the time required away from work. There are several other
advantages of in house training as well.
Request a quote for in-house training
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