Lean Leadership Boot Camp - GKN Aerospace

Lean is a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow within an organization to improve overall customer value. The foundation for success with lean is a problem-solving culture, based on coordinated process improvement and people development.   Leaders from manufacturing, to service industries, to medical organizations have benefited from the techniques pioneered by Toyota. This series of classes teaches not only the tools of lean, but also offers proven leadership techniques for implementing lean in your organization, managing culture change, and developing continuous improvement engagement throughout your workforce.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Lean & Toyota Kata
• Lean Management System
• 8 Step Problem Solving
• 5S, Standards and Training Within Industry
• Teambuilding & Culture
• Value Stream Mapping
• Quick Changeover

AGENDA:

Day 1 - Toyota Kata – Improvement & Coaching:

Day 2 - Creating a Foundation of Stability and Value Stream Mapping (VSM):

Day 3 - Leading & Sustaining w/8-Step Problem Solving:

Day 4 - Importance of Standards – 5S, TWI Job Methods & Job Instruction:

Day 5 - Lean Culture & DiSC Profile:

Where: GKN Aerospace, Tallassee, AL  

Cost: Per seat price is $1,749. Pre-registration required, no cancellations allowed, substitutions permitted. Invoice issued upon registration. (Refreshments & Lunch provided)

Registration: Registration can be accomplished by web at www.AuburnWorks.org

Information: Contact Jason Williams at 334-844-3885, willjmi@auburn.edu (e-mail)

Click here for a detailed description of each training element.