TRAINING & EVENTS

Cost: $299 ($254 if registered by April 1, 2026)

Lunch provided

Numerous challenges can prevent your company from being the best it can be:

• Tangled workflows, cluttered workstations, and duplicated efforts waste time and resources
• Defective products lead to rework and can harm your company’s reputation
• Waste, such as excess inventory, energy bills, and inefficient labor will drive up expenses
• Cluttered work spaces, unclear procedures, and inconsistent practices can disheartened employees – leading to lower morale, decreased productivity, and higher turnover.

Benefits:

Unlock efficiencies with this deep-dive session on Lean 8 Wastes and 5S – providing ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, cut costs, improve quality, and empower your teams.

Learning Targets:

• 5S methodology for workplace organization that creates an efficient and productive workspace – with examples and ways to implement and achieve Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize and Sustain
• Each of the 8 Wastes in DOWNTIME, along with how to identify in your workplace and how to remove Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing

This is more than a lean basics training. Learn how to use these lean practices to optimize processes and walk away with practical tools to transform your operations and achieve sustainable success!

About the Presenter: Chad Courtney, NWIRC’s Operational Excellence Specialist II.

Chad Courtney draws on 20+ years in cabinet and fiberglass manufacturing, including plant and operations management. He’s led lean transformations, improved throughput and quality, and built cross-functional teams. Chad is known for a strong focus on operational safety, team leadership, and customer satisfaction.

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