Experience the Power of LEAN Manufacturing for Your Company
In the relentless pursuit of enhanced efficiency and streamlined operations, modern manufacturers are uncovering the transformative potential of LEAN production. Originating from Japan, this visionary manufacturing approach revolves around the art of waste elimination and the eradication of superfluous steps that inflate expenditures, extend production timelines, and deplete both human and equipment resources. Rooted in a commitment to perpetual advancement, LEAN manufacturing stands as a testament to unwavering progress.
Lean Practitioner Certificate Course Offerings
- Course Requirements: Consistent attendance, group participation, completion of an individual project, and a passing grade on the exam are required to earn certification
- Number of Sessions: 8
- A3 Thinking & Mapping
- Root Cause Analysis & Standard Work
- Plant Tour & Coaching
- Effective Communication & Kata Principles
- Teams & SMED
- Leading Change & Coaching
- Capstone
- Plant Tour & Presentations
- Time: 8:00 – 4:30
- WedNET eligible: Yes, This course is generally reimbursable under the WedNET PA state training grant at $2,000 per employee (subject to eligibility, funding, and compliance). At your request, our on-staff grant specialists would be pleased to assist you in applying for this or other funding programs available to reduce your net investment.
Upcoming Courses
Lean Practitioner – Spring 2025
Dates: Feb. 6 – May 15 2025 (8 Sessions)
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Price: $2,695.00
Location: TBD
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and eliminate wasteful practices in your operations
- Streamline your processes to reduce lead times and increase throughput
- Optimize your supply chain to reduce inventory and improve delivery times
- Improve quality control to reduce defects and rework
- Increase employee engagement and collaboration to drive continuous improvement
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement that promotes innovation and growth
Who Should Attend
- Operations Associates who want to learn the principles of Lean Manufacturing and how they can contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Quality Inspectors who want to better understand how Lean Manufacturing principles can be used to reduce defects and improve product quality
- Supply Chain Managers who want to harness Lean principles to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and improve supply chain efficiency
- Production Supervisors who need to implement Lean principles to optimize production processes and increase throughput
- Continuous Improvement Coordinators who want to apply the principles of Lean Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement initiatives
About the Course
- Led by an experienced lean manufacturing professional who has a proven track record of success.
- Includes a variety of teaching methods – lectures, case studies, and group activities
- Simulation exercises demonstrate concepts
- Application of theory and practice via an individual project
- Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement that demonstrates your proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and techniques
- Content Level: Beginner
- Prerequisites: N/A. If you have any questions about whether this class is right for you, please contact Andrew Lane
- Course Requirements: Completion of Capstone project & presentation
MANTEC’s Advanced Lean Practitioner delves deeper into lean philosophy, focusing on the improvement and coaching kata (practiced behaviors) that lead to a culture of continuous improvement best demonstrated by Toyota. You’ll take Gemba walks to observe current conditions, succinctly describe the gap between the present and the desired future states, experiment with improvement methodologies, and determine how to measure the effectiveness of potential solutions.
You’ll also further develop the soft skills and coaching style necessary to shift individual mindsets toward embracing the skills and habits necessary to create a culture that ensures efficient operations, happy customers, and a healthy bottom line.
Who Should Attend
Advanced Lean Practitioner is recommended for leaders and managers with formal lean training or real-world experience who are responsible for the success of continuous improvement departments and initiatives.
About the Course
The curriculum includes practical application and hands-on mentoring to help participants deploy their new skills on challenges their businesses face. The series includes three plant visits, three personal coaching sessions, and valuable peer learning experiences. Certification projects regularly yield results several times the registration investment.
If you have questions about any courses, please contact Andrew Lane.
Why Embrace LEAN Manufacturing for Your Business?
Step into a new era of manufacturing, one that shatters the constraints of conventional processes reliant on excessive labor and machinery, while disregarding the critical factors of cycle times and waste. By embarking on the LEAN journey, businesses unlock a myriad of advantages, redefining the landscape of production dynamics. The benefits of LEAN manufacturing encompass:
- Reduced Inventory Costs: Shedding the weight of excessive inventory expenditure, LEAN’s strategic inventory management approach tailors production to precisely meet customer demands. This pivotal shift negates the need for excess stock storage, ushering in waste reduction, decreased labor outlay, and liberating valuable floor space for higher-yield applications.
- Accelerated Turnarounds: LEAN manufacturing’s rapid inventory turnover equilibrium bolsters price stability and maximizes profit margins. Additionally, it empowers businesses with enhanced negotiation leverage when dealing with suppliers, culminating in diminished procurement costs.
- Minimized Process Disruptions: At the heart of the LEAN ethos lies a commitment to accomplishing more with less. This ethos translates to fewer instances of hindrances such as machinery breakdowns, averting disruptions to production cycles, and mitigating prolonged and costly delays.
- Elevated Product Excellence: LEAN manufacturing seamlessly integrates quality control across every production facet, transcending the traditional endpoint inspection approach. This holistic transformation augments the detection of potential quality lapses, offering expanded windows for rectification.
- Enhanced Employee Morale: In the realm of LEAN, employee engagement reigns supreme. Fostering an environment of active participation in process enhancements empowers workers, leading to heightened satisfaction and prolonged tenures.
- Amplified Customer Contentment: Efficiency reigns supreme in LEAN manufacturing, resulting in swifter production, packaging, and shipping cycles. Customers bask in the benefits of expedited orders, marked by precision and minimal errors, culminating in amplified satisfaction levels and sustained loyalty.
- Expansion of Customer Reach: The ripple effect of a LEAN-transformed company satisfying customer demands swiftly reverberates, capturing the attention of prospective clients. The reputation of operational excellence propels businesses to attract new customers and amplify revenue streams.
- Heightened Profitability: The confluence of diminished production costs, augmented operational efficiency, and expanded revenue horizons galvanizes the bedrock of business success—the bottom line—ushering in a new era of prosperity.
Embrace LEAN manufacturing, and embark on a transformative journey that transcends traditional paradigms, catalyzing unprecedented growth and resilience. Elevate your company to the zenith of manufacturing prowess and efficiency.