Kaizen Facilitator Training

Kaizen events are the vehicle to implementing lean tools and concepts. Kaizen events are well-scoped, focused improvement efforts that utilize a team-based approach to eliminating wastes. The Kaizen Facilitator Training course is designed to teach a standard kaizen process that can be used for implementing lean tools, such as quick changeover, 5 S, cellular/layout and TPM.

Printable Version

Objectives/Topics:

  • Overview of kaizen
  • Preparing for a kaizen event
  • Standard process for a 3-5 day kaizen event
    • Training
    • Observe current process
    • List wastes
    • Set goals
    • Brainstorm countermeasures
    • Try-storm improvements
    • Restart line and measures results
    • Standardize improvements
    • Develop report
    • Present results
    • Follow-through actions
  • Forms and tools for quickly collecting and analyzing data
  • Preparing a final report for management
  • Estimating the impact of the event

Simulation:

The workshop focuses on training participants to be able to facilitate kaizen events. Attendees will participate and take part in leading a simulated kaizen event applying the standardized kaizen process from the lecture. Simulation activities include observing and measuring a current process, brainstorming wastes, making and documenting improvements and preparing and presenting results to management.

Prerequisites:
Lean Enterprise Certificate Series and a Kaizen event

Course Length:
8 hours

Class Size:
6-12 participants

Cost:
$6000 to purchase an entire class for your company
$995 per person for open enrollment

Training held at UAH will also be charged $12 per person for consumables.

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