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Industrial Academy - Lean Thinking

Advanced application of lean thinking - Green belt

Advanced application of lean thinking - Green belt

Introduction to advanced lean methods and techniques for managing improvement projects, complemented by the basics of Agile.

For whom the course is intended

For companies and individuals.

Course length

5 days + 2 days self-study

What I will learn

Apply lean thinking along with advanced lean methods and techniques to lead improvement projects.

Description

The course is divided into two training blocks. In the first, you will learn and practice selected advanced lean methods and techniques for managing improvement projects. In the second, we will focus on communication and information transfer. You will develop and present your own improvement project to others.

Entry level skills

It's good to know what lean thinking is, to be aware of basic lean methods, and to want to extend lean thinking to those around you.

How the course works

In the first training session we will learn theoretically and practically in the meeting room about advanced lean methods and techniques for managing improvement projects (DMAIC methodology, stakeholder management, FMEA, 5S, Spaghetti diagram, VSM and workshop facilitation). You will try out selected methods in practical demonstrations with the team. In between training sessions, you will work on an approved improvement project of your choice. You will have the opportunity to consult with the trainer. In the second training block we will continue with the Shopfloor management method and the basics of Agile. We will focus on communication and information transfer. We will also go into production or the warehouse. At the end, he will present the status of his own improvement project.

What you will need

Selected process or area to develop your own improvement project.

Use in practice

You can optimize processes using basic lean methods.

Jan Jadrný
Course instructor

Jan Jadrný

"I look for meaningful solutions to increase efficiency."

He specializes in process improvement, cost reduction using LEAN Six Sigma methodology, people and team development. He focuses on manufacturing, supply chain, planning, purchasing, project and change management (has managed over 30 projects). He has worked in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Finland and other countries. 

His achievements include building and leading lean and purchasing teams, implementing business and production planning (S&OP) in two manufacturing plants with more than 1,000 employees, implementing lean manufacturing (Lean) in three companies (5S, SMED, TPM, Kanban, Kaizen), mentoring and coaching manufacturing, purchasing managers and planners. Achieved annual savings in three months in a European purchasing project. 

If you are looking for an expert to improve your company's performance, you can turn to him with confidence.

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