FREE ONLINE TRAINING: Productivity Essentials
Productivity Essentials
Date: Every Thursday for 10 weeks starting January 16, 2025 and ending April 3, 2025*Please note there will not be a class on February 13 and March 13
Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Delivered via Zoom
This program will provide foundational training in essential continuous improvement skills critical in today’s business operations. During this program, you will be introduced to the tools used in implementing Lean methodologies into your operation. The various tools will allow you to identify areas in which your organization can increase productivity and effectiveness.
Learning Outcomes:
• Define lean
• List the 8 deadly wastes
• Explain the purpose of 5S Workplace Organization
• Identify the key elements of 5S Workplace Organization
• Define key concepts defined by the language of productivity
• Demonstrate effective problem solving in daily activities
• List the basic components of value stream mapping
• Describe the key elements of process improvement
• Explain the theory of Constraints and Kanban pull systems
• Describe the steps in the Kaizen methodology
• Define SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
• Explain the importance of ‘reliability of equipment’ in continuous improvement
• Define RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving)
• Apply RCPS to solve problems
• Describe the key principles of proper documentation when tracking changes
• Create documents critical to monitoring Key Performance Indicators and Standard Work
• Write Standard Work SOPs
• Explain the role of change management in continuous improvement
Standard Topics:
• What is lean
• The 8 deadly wastes
• 5S Workplace Organization
• Value stream Mapping
• Constraints and Kanban pull systems
• Kaizen methodology
• SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies)
• Reliability of equipment
• RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving)
• Standard work SOPs
• Change Management
About the Trainer
Jeff is a seasoned Management Consultant specializing in operational improvement and Lean concepts. With extensive experience in 5S, SMED, VSM, Standard Work (SOPs), and visual controls, Jeff has helped businesses across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico achieve Total Productive Reliability, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and overall operational excellence. His approach focuses on achieving sustainable results through close interaction with all levels of a company's hierarchy, emphasizing "Safety, Quality, Service, Cost."
Jeff has such vast experience, having worked on more than 2000 Kaizen teams with over 100 business locations, ranging from small teams of 25 to large operations of up to 15,000 people. He has taught various groups over the last 30 years and is a Level 3 Certified Adult Educator for the Province. His expertise will provide invaluable insights into how you can apply Lean practices within your organization, whether it's a single business unit or a multi-manufacturing environment.
TRAINING TIMELINE:
Jeff is a seasoned Management Consultant specializing in operational improvement and Lean concepts. With extensive experience in 5S, SMED, VSM, Standard Work (SOPs), and visual controls, Jeff has helped businesses across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico achieve Total Productive Reliability, Reliability Centered Maintenance, and overall operational excellence. His approach focuses on achieving sustainable results through close interaction with all levels of a company's hierarchy, emphasizing "Safety, Quality, Service, Cost."Jeff has such vast experience, having worked on more than 2000 Kaizen teams with over 100 business locations, ranging from small teams of 25 to large operations of up to 15,000 people. He has taught various groups over the last 30 years and is a Level 3 Certified Adult Educator for the Province. His expertise will provide invaluable insights into how you can apply Lean practices within your organization, whether it's a single business unit or a multi-manufacturing environment.
- To sign up for the training, you must complete the required registration fields, which are required by the Department of Labour Skills & Immigration.
- Once we receive your completed form, your information will be provided to your trainer and they will contact you to complete an Individual Needs Assessment to ensure this training is the right fit for you and your business.
- Your trainer will then become your point of contact for the training and they will provide you with the information on how to join the sessions each week.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
- The program must be taken on a computer, laptop, or tablet, no phones.
- Participants must have a reliable Internet connection.
- Headphones with a microphone and a webcam.
- Participants must display video; required to ensure the connection to the instructor and other participants.
- A quiet place, free of distractions.
FREE ONLINE TRAINING: Productivity Es...
Date and Time
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM AST
10 Week Course
Every Thursday starting January 16, 2025 and ending April 3, 2025
Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Location
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
You must have access to your own equipment, a computer, with camera and audio tools, such as headphones or speakers.
Fees/Admission
FREE - You must register, the instructor will reach out to you to confirm your qualifications
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO MEMBERS
Fully-funded by the Nova Scotia Dept. of Labour, Skills & Immigration
**Please note: your registration gives Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
Sandra Thomson, Event Manager
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