Lean Manufacturing Academy: Certified Master Lean Course.
What you'll learn
- Integrating Lean Manufacturing strategies into your organization's key processes and operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
- How to effectively implement the tools, techniques, and approaches discussed in the course, enabling you to put knowledge into practice in your daily work.
- Transform your organization toward greater agility and efficiency, making your work more valuable and focused on adding value.
- Improve work methods and optimize the work environment, allowing you to prioritize tasks and activities better.
- You will learn essential Lean tools to upskill colleagues and co-workers.
- You will gain confidence in generating financial and time savings for the organization through more effective process management.
- You will begin to model organizational processes to reduce the need to hire new employees, helping generate savings.
- You will enrich yourself and your team with a Lean skill set that is currently in high demand in the job market.
- You will implement a culture of continuous improvement in the organization, contributing to continuous improvement and change and accelerating business growt
- You will learn the problem-solving methods used in continuous improvement, which will increase the efficiency of the actions taken.
- You will acquire the skills to eliminate waste and engage team members in continuous improvement (Kaizen), increasing employee engagement and productivity.
- You will gain preparation for leadership and leading the change process in the organization, so you will be able to lead Lean initiatives effectively in you
Requirements
- No prerequisites: The course is designed so anyone can benefit from it, regardless of their prior knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. We will work through each topic step by step throughout the course.
- Willingness to learn: We expect an openness and willingness to learn new concepts and put them into practice. Enthusiasm for self-improvement and improving business operations is critical.
- Time commitment: Participants should be willing to devote time to attending the course and practically applying the knowledge they gain. Regular attendance and commitment are essential to achieve the full benefits of the course.
- Access to the Internet and essential office tools: Since the course will be online, participants must have stable Internet access and basic office tools (such as a computer and document viewing software) to follow the course materials and participate in class.
- Willingness to make changes: Participants should be open to changing their organizations and willing to experiment with new methods and tools presented in the course. Motivation to make continuous improvements and a drive for operational excellence are key.
- Additionally, participants are encouraged to contact the instructor via email or LinkedIn if they have questions or need support during the course.
Description
This Lean Manufacturing course was created by a practitioner with 25 years of experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. It offers a comprehensive view of Lean Manufacturing, combining theory with practical examples and case studies from the real world. This enables participants to understand the key concepts and see how they are applied in practice.
Master the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing, starting with its definition, history, and evolution. The course then delves into the eight types of waste, each thoroughly explained with its causes, effects, and elimination strategies. This knowledge is crucial for all manufacturing professionals, as it directly influences industry efficiency.
The following sections of the course cover Lean tools such as 5S, One Piece Flow, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping. Participants will learn how these tools can optimize manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Special attention is also given to SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) methods, which are vital to increasing machine productivity and reliability within the manufacturing industry. Moreover, the course integrates principles of operations management to enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.
The course also delves into methods for identifying and eliminating waste and the principles of Kaizen, or continuous improvement, which are at the heart of lean manufacturing. Participants will learn how to instill a Lean culture in their organization, how to measure the effects of Lean implementation, and how to sustain and evolve a Lean culture in the long term. The integration of lean principles underscores the course's comprehensive approach to operations management and manufacturing, emphasizing continuous improvement.
Through practical exercises and recourse case studies, participants will be equipped to apply their newly acquired knowledge directly in their organizations. This will empower them to make significant strides in improving their operational efficiency and competitiveness in the manufacturing market, particularly by adopting World Class Manufacturing (WCM) strategies.
Who this course is for:
- Employees of companies who want to improve business operations, regardless of their position.
- Business owners and department managers who want to increase the operational efficiency of their teams.
- Individuals who want to improve their skills in business process improvement, a skill that is highly sought after on the job market.
- Managers at any management level - new and experienced aspiring managers, especially those operating in operational, manufacturing, or service sectors.
- Ambitious independent workers want to have a more significant impact on their work and the implementation of change and want to be noticed.
- Supervisors, consultants, engineers, planners, analysts, management teams, and leaders.
- Individuals working in manufacturing, industry, and other areas where process optimization is critical.
- Practitioners of Lean, continuous improvement (CI), and Kaizen teams seek new inspiration and tools to implement change more effectively.
- Individuals who want to become an authority on business process improvement in their workplace.
- Six Sigma belt holders (white, yellow, green, black) who want to supplement their knowledge of Lean methodology to make improvements even more effective.
- 1This guide is for anyone looking for effective ways to improve their organization's efficiency, productivity, and quality of work and for those who want to make valuable changes and contribute to the company's sustainability.
Instructor
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With over two decades of expertise in Lean Management within European firms, I serve as not just an advisor and examiner but also a passionate educator. My expertise lies in enhancing production process efficiencies, which has become my life's calling. This expertise is rooted in practical work at prestigious manufacturing sites like FSO, General Motors, FSE Tamel, and ABB Poland, underpinning my academic knowledge.
An intensive exploration of manufacturing methodologies followed my educational journey at the Cracow University of Economics. A pivotal experience for me was learning about advanced methods of boosting efficiency, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen while in the United States. Motivated by these methods and recognizing a void in Poland for such expertise, I set out to foster education in Lean Management.
Among my significant contributions is developing the GET LEAN simulation game, a novel educational resource for companies eager to embrace Lean Management practically and interactively. The game has proven an effective pedagogical technique, allowing players to grasp essential Lean principles through hands-on activities and simulations.
My methodology combines thorough theoretical grounding and actionable strategies and instruments. Thus, the organizations I collaborate with gain an understanding of Lean Management theory and, crucially, acquire the competence to implement it in their everyday operations. My approach validates the most impactful learning emerges when theoretical principles are integrated with practical application.