This two-day instructor-led Lean Yellow Belt certification program provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the principles of Lean Thinking. The program is delivered onsite in your facility and is targeted at those who may be directly involved or in the process of being involved in a Lean project or organization-wide Lean change program, or have been asked to contribute as part of a Lean team.
The program outlines and demonstrates the essential Lean tools and practices that can be applied within organizations to increase efficiency and quality of service to the customer, improve employee satisfaction, and reduce waste. It aims to create not only a basic level of awareness of Lean but also an understanding of the benefits that can be achieved through utilizing Lean best practice. It provides a specific foundation to pursue higher-level Lean programs such as the Lean Green and Black Belt programs.
The program is an excellent and cost-effective way to train cross-functional staff actively involved in executing Lean projects.
The cost of this onsite program varies depending on the level of customization required. Please email info@leanscm.com to arrange a call with one of our educators.
The program is certified by both the Irish Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and the Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (CPLI).
The program consists of the following topics:
- Introduction to Lean
- Lean Thinking and Principles
- Process Waste – the 7 Deadly Sins
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Layout Improvements and Kanban
- Kaizen
- Introducing Visual Management
- 5S Organizational Development
- Lean Implementation Road Map
Delivery is by classroom only, onsite in your facility, and is two days in duration with a maximum classroom size of 14. The program incorporates classroom exercises and breakout sessions to enable participants fully understand and apply the learning in an interactive workshop environment.
Participants need to successfully complete a one-hour multiple-choice examination in order to receive a Lean Yellow Belt certification. The Leading Edge Group will issue a certification of attendance to those who do not wish to take the examination.
Having undertaken this program, participants will:
- Understand the principles, philosophy, and benefits (both to them and the organization) of Lean Thinking
- Gain some proficiency in the tools and practices associated with Lean Thinking
- Understand the role of cross-functional teams in the successful roll out of Lean
- Gain a recognized qualification and a foundation to pursue higher-level Lean programs
- Be able to support their organization’s efforts to improve productivity and increase efficiencies
To find out more about pricing and group rates, please email info@leanscm.com for further details.
