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Join us for a practical and engaging Green Belt Lean Certification workshop designed for individuals and teams looking to expand their knowledge and application of Lean methodology. This is a one-week in-person event designed to teach and apply Lean tools giving leaders the ability to implement projects to eliminate waste and problem solve.
This workshop will focus on the following:
- Understand the language of Lean that anyone can understand – (Both in Operations and Office environments)
- Learn critical thinking elements that all leaders should know to successfully lead people and manage processes
- Create system thinking and understanding of how cost is related to decisions
- Learn tools that you can immediately implement at your company to engage your workforce and instantly uncover waste
- Break down cross functional barriers for effective collaboration Green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.
*Green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.
Requirements:
- 40 hour class (on-site)
- Tool belt tests
- Green belt test
- Completed green belt project - including charter-report out
Key Deliverables
- Kaizen facilitation and leadership
- 5S/Rattlesnake hunts - able to lead
- Gemba walks - able to lead
- Visual management
- A3 problem solving
- Standard work
- Value stream mapping
- Lean office - process mapping
- Able to lead a kaizen event
Millipore Sigma, Researchers around the world rely on our tools, services and expertise to do their best science — from familiar experiments to novel approaches. Our presence extends well beyond the labs as our innovations touch individuals around the world. Together, we impact life and health with science.State-of-the-art tools and techniques set the stage for future scientific discoveries. Our scientists and engineers tirelessly work to develop novel approaches and elevate the work of fellow researchers. Our commitment to the scientific community is evident with every creative solution.
Mark Preston is a trailblazer in the world of Lean, whose expertise has reshaped operations from some of the most recognized global organizations. Beginning his lean journey at TDK Electronics, Mark was trained in Japan on the foundational principles of Lean. His hands-on experiences spans leadership roles at Respironics / Phillips and Acuity Brands, where he spearheaded multi-site Lean deployments and fostered operational excellence across international teams. He brings winning best practices from deployment in Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Office Operations, and Sales.
Monday, February 9 through Friday, February 13, 2025
Day 1 – (half day of training – half day of applying)
- Kick Off - Yellow Belt Review – Learning to See
- 5S / Rattlesnake Hunting / Gemba Walks
- Apply: Teams to do a Rattlesnake Hunt
Day 2 – (half day of training – half day of applying)
- Leading Kaizen Events
- Standard Work
- Apply: Teams to do Standard Work, Time Study
Day 3 – (half day of training – half day of applying)
- Problem Solving – A3, FMEA
- Project Management – DMAIC Overview
- Apply: Teams to do an A3 on real problems at the site
Day 4 – (half day of training - Half day of applying
- Visual Management, Metrics that Matter
- Value Stream Mapping
- Apply: Teams to Create a Value Stream Map
Day 5 – (half day of training - Half day of applying)
- SIPOC, Process Mapping
- Lean Office Playbook
- Apply: Teams to Create a Process Map
- Green Belt Testing on Day 5
To receive green belt certification a green belt project will be assigned to be completed using lean tools and reported out within 90 days after the class.
- Able to lead a kaizen and facilitate
- Able to lead 5S and rattlesnake hunts
- Able to assess visual management
- Able to lead A3 problem solving
- Able to do standard work time studies
- Able to do value stream mapping and process mapping
Lean leaders, managers and supervisors
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