Intensive Lean Six Sigma Course
Advanced course for internal coaches in applications of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. The course is intended for people familiar with basic improvement tools such as 5S and Kaizen as well as team problem solving. Experience in leading process improvement teams will also facilitate learning.
Individual coaching will enable a internal trainer to advance his understanding of tool applications and facilitate his team building skills.
Course agenda
Day 1 - Foundation of Lean Manufacturing and the basics of teamwork
- Overview of Lean Manufacturing foundations: philosophy, measure, stages of implementation
- Overview of tools: 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, Poka Yoke
- Basic of teamwork, team building skills, roles on teams and obstacles to success
Day 2 - Work standardization, team communication
- Process standardization, using PDCA to improve processes
- Effective communication while working in teams
Day 3 - Process Mapping
- Value Stream Mapping simulation
- Converting processing to a Pull System
- Calculating Supermarket sizes, number of Kanban, production leveling (Heijunka), etc.
Day 4 - Six Sigma and DMAIC
- Basic DMAIC tools: SIPOC, flowchart, Ishikawa diagram, histogram, run charts, etc.
- FMEA
Day 5 - Motivation techniques
- Goal setting, developing initiative, trainer's role in continuous improvement
- Final exam