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LEAN Training

Onsite LEAN Training and Coaching
Kaizen Assembly provides professional, hands-on LEAN training and coaching for your leadership, supervision, line workers and operational staff. In the public classroom or computer lab, we work hard to create a fun and dynamic setting that combines our expert curriculum with highly interactive group exercises and discussions. Within small groups or individual coaching sessions, we masterfully adapt relevant LEAN topics, principles and real world applications to your specific needs. We can work with your team members face-to-face at your location, over the telephone, via video call or however else you prefer. Our collective goal is to: 1) provide perspective; 2) generate interest; 3) create deeper stakeholder engagement; 4) improve performance; and 5) activate new LEAN practitioners. We can provide our expert LEAN trainers and coaches under a services agreement or as a one-time fee. Either way, our commitment and your investment will be customized to the types of topics, required number of sessions, employee needs and availability.

Public Workshops

Become a LEAN Champion!

Labor and production costs are rising. Equipment maintenance is slipping. As a Lean Champion, you will learn what it takes to truly save company time and money. Gain practical lean skills and hands-on training from seasoned, local experts. Perfect for manufacturing managers, supervisors, foremen, operators and laborers. Refreshments, lunches and materials provided.

  • DAY 1 | Lean Manufacturing Basics; 8 Wastes; Lean Metrics; 5S; Visual Workplace; Kanban & Material Replenishment Systems; Cell Manufacturing; Multiple Industries & Office; Data Collection Tools
  • DAY 2 | Production Control Boards; Setup Reduction; Total Productive Maintenance; Group Exercises; and more….

Introductory Lean Training | Day 1 Only

Register here for the "Introductory Lean Training" for Day 1 only. You'll receive: 1) professional instruction; 2) quality training materials; 3) catered luncheon; and 4) certificate of course completion.

Lean Champion Training | Days 1 & 2

Register here for the "Lean Champion Training" for Days 1 and 2. You'll receive: 1) professional instruction; 2) quality training materials; 3) one full-color Lean Playbook (a $40 value); 4) catered luncheon; and 5) certificate of course completion.

Lean Champion Certification | Days 1 & 2

Register here for the "Lean Champion Certification" for Days 1 and 2. You'll receive: 1) professional instruction; 2) quality training materials; 3) one full-color Lean Playbook (a $40 value); 4) catered luncheon; and 5) certificate of course completion. To achieve the Lean Champion Certification, complete ten assignments, one kaizen event (typically at your workplace), one book report, and the final exam. Kaizen Assembly offers unlimited support during your six-month certification process.

Topics

  • 8 Wastes
  • Lean Metrics
  • 5S and Visual Management
  • Cell Manufacturing
  • Setup Reduction and TPM
  • Kanban
  • Data Collection
  • Standard Work

 

About the Author

The LEAN Playbook Series was created by Chris A. Ortiz. Chris is the Founder and former President of Kaizen Assembly, a successful LEAN implementation and training firm located in the Bellingham, WA area. He has extensive experience in LEAN implementation and helped hundreds of companies throughout North America.

Chris has written 12 books on different elements of LEAN business and is a sought after public speaker and trainer. He is the recipient of the 2013 Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence in Research, for his 2012 book: Psychology of LEAN Improvements: Why Organizations Must Overcome Resistance and Change the Culture.

Chris has been featured on CNN Headline News on the show Inside Business with Fred Thompson.

His results-driven implementation experience is best represented within The LEAN Playbook Series.