TRAINING & EVENTS

Cost: $399 ($360 if registered by 09/02/2024)

Lunch provided

Building a culture of continuous improvement requires all employees, both production and administrative, to have a basic understanding of lean principles and how they can be applied. The class combines lecture and
simulation to provide a firm foundation of lean manufacturing tools, such as Standardized Work, Teams, Workplace Organization, and others. Manufacturers who embed a culture of continuous improvement frequently report cost savings, efficiency increases, and job satisfaction gains as a result of attending Lean Basic Training.

Learning Targets:

• Learn the basics of lean, the concepts, and its benefits
• Understand the difference between value and waste
• Understand how various lean tools help eliminate waste
• Define and understand lean terminology
• Learn about the key elements to building a lean culture
• Be introduced to 2 Second Lean and the major takeaways from the book by Paul Akers

About the Presenter:

Shane Cantrell, NWIRC’s Operational Excellence Specialist, has 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations management, leadership, and lean transformation. He earned his BS in Industrial & Management Engineering from Montana State University – Bozeman in 2002. In 2006, he earned his Master’s in Industrial & Management Engineering from Montana State University – Bozeman.

Email rkeller@nwirc.org for additional information or questions.