Lean Certification - Pittsburgh Fall 2010
The Lean Certification program is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in basic lean principles, including hands-on experience in the application of those principles. The program includes six days of classroom instruction as well as practical application. In addition, the program includes a roundtable session during which selected topics are explored in detail, and personal experiences (both successes and failures) are shared. Lean Certification is designed to prepare the participants to successfully apply lean principles, and to play an active role in their organization’s improvement efforts. Certification is achieved by attending all classroom sessions, participation in the round table discussions, successful on-site project implementation and satisfactory completion of a written exam.
Classroom training includes instruction in the following topics
- Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation
- Value Stream Mapping
- Change Agent/Kaizen Method
- The 5S System for Workplace Organization and Standardization
- Cellular Manufacturing
- Setup Reduction
Practical application includes:
- Expert support in the selection and implementation of a meaningful Lean application in your operation
- Opportunities to observe and/or participate in the onsite implementations of others in the certification program
- Roundtable discussions with peers, facilitated by Catalyst Connection’s lean experts
- Discussion of lean topics in detail, after completing assigned reading on the subject
- Sharing experiences with peers, learning from other’s successes, as well their mistakes
Benefits
Participants will gain:
- Hands-on experience with practical applications of lean, supported by Catalyst Connection’s staff, insure measurable impacts
- Opportunities to discuss lean concepts in depth and share experiences at roundtable sessions contribute to the individual’s experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles means participants can engage others to generate impacts more quickly
Who Should Attend
Lean practitioners, continuous improvement staff, team leaders, manufacturing engineers, and other personnel responsible for process improvement
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch and all course materials, including two lean textbooks.
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