SSK 606
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
This intensive five-day practical-oriented training program is designed to equip engineers, supervisors, and operations professionals with the knowledge and tools required to implement Lean Manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement in industrial and manufacturing environments.The course focuses on eliminating waste, improving flow, increasing productivity, and optimizing value streams through structured Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, and Visual Management. Participants will learn how to identify inefficiencies, lead improvement initiatives, and sustain Lean gains at shop-floor and process levels.
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of manufacturing or industrial operationsExperience in production, maintenance, or engineering roles is preferredFamiliarity with basic performance indicators or operational data is an advantage
Course objectives
- Understand Lean Manufacturing philosophy and principles
- Identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing and process operations
- Apply Lean tools to improve flow, quality, and productivity
- Conduct Value Stream Mapping and identify improvement opportunities
- Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement 5S and visual management systems
- Standardize work processes and sustain improvements
- Measure and monitor Lean performance improvements