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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Lean Manufacturing Delivers on the Swiss Shop Floor

    Your Route to Leaner Operations

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    What's Included in Your Lean Manufacturing Training

    • One-day comprehensive course

    • 8 PDUs on completion of the training

    • Copy of course material and SME-prepared study guide

    • Lean manufacturing workbooks and process templates

    • Value Stream Mapping and 5S toolkits

    • Training slides and case study documents

    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning

    Key Highlight

    of the Lean Manufacturing Training Course

    Lean Manufacturing Training Eligibility

    Who Can Enroll?

    Why Lean Manufacturing Skills Pay off in Swiss Plants

    Real Gains on the Floor

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Switzerland?

    • Manufacturing Managers and Plant Managers

    • Production Supervisors and Team Leaders

    • Quality Engineers and Quality Managers

    • Industrial Engineers and Process Engineers

    • Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

    • Maintenance Engineers and TPM Coordinators

    • Professionals transitioning into Lean or process improvement roles

    • Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence Specialists

    Where Lean Skills Take You in Switzerland

    In-Demand Swiss Roles

    Lean skills are consistently sought across Switzerland's manufacturing economy, from Basel's pharma cluster to precision engineering, medtech and machinery. As a strong franc and high labour costs push employers to do more with less, professionals who can eliminate waste and improve flow stand out. Demand spans production and manufacturing engineers, operations supervisors, continuous improvement leads and plant managers, and here is what the market shows right now.

    What Is Driving Lean Demand in Swiss Manufacturing

    Lean is more than a set of tools. It is how Swiss plants stay competitive on quality and cost. Join professionals who cut waste, improve flow and lead change on the shop floor. Start your Lean journey today.

    Your Swiss Lean Transformation

    Your Shop Floor Before and After Lean

    See the Shift Lean Delivers

    Swiss manufacturers compete on quality and productivity, not low cost, so the ability to run Lean is what separates strong plants from the rest. Here is how building these skills changes your day-to-day on the line.

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Glassdoor (Switzerland) 2026; Deloitte, S-GE (Swiss manufacturing) 2026.

    Module 2: Identifying and Eliminating Waste (MUDA, MURA, MURI)

    • Identifying the eight types of waste: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilised Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing
    • Conducting waste walk exercises to assess current-state operations and prioritise improvement opportunities across production processes
    • Understanding the difference between MUDA (waste), MURA (unevenness), and MURI (overburden), and applying structured elimination strategies for each

    Module 3: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

    • Creating current-state value stream maps to visualise the flow of materials and information across the production process
    • Analysing current-state maps to identify bottlenecks, excess inventory, non-value-added steps, and process cycle efficiency metrics
    • Designing future-state value stream maps and building improvement roadmaps to close the gap between current and desired production performance

    Module 4: 5S Workplace Organisation

    • Implementing the five steps of 5S: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardise (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke)
    • Conducting 5S workplace assessments, scoring production areas, and identifying corrective actions to improve organisation and visual management
    • Building 5S sustaining mechanisms including audit schedules, visual controls, and standard work documentation to maintain workplace improvements

    Module 5: Just-in-Time (JIT) Production and Kanban

    • Understanding Just-in-Time production principles including Takt Time analysis, one-piece flow, and pull-based scheduling to reduce inventory and lead times
    • Designing and implementing Kanban pull systems to manage material flow, signal replenishment, and eliminate overproduction between production stages
    • Calculating Takt Time, cycle time, and process lead time to balance workload and design efficient production flows aligned with customer demand

    Module 6: Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Events

    • Understanding Kaizen philosophy, the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) improvement cycle, and the principles of rapid improvement event facilitation
    • Planning, facilitating, and following up on structured Kaizen events including team selection, problem scoping, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation
    • Building a Kaizen culture through daily improvement habits, idea management systems, and leadership behaviours that sustain continuous improvement momentum

    Module 7: Error-Proofing with Poka-Yoke and Jidoka

    • Understanding error-proofing principles and the difference between detection and prevention approaches to quality control in manufacturing processes
    • Designing and implementing Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) devices and mechanisms to eliminate defects at the source before they reach the next production stage
    • Applying Jidoka (autonomation) principles to enable machines and operators to detect abnormalities, stop production, and signal for corrective action automatically

    Module 8: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and OEE

    • Understanding Total Productive Maintenance principles including the eight pillars of TPM and how TPM supports Lean production by eliminating equipment-related waste
    • Calculating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) using Availability, Performance, and Quality components to measure and improve production asset performance
    • Implementing Autonomous Maintenance practices to involve operators in basic equipment care, inspection, and early defect detection to reduce unplanned downtime

    Module 9: Sustaining Lean and Building a Lean Culture

    • Developing Lean management systems including visual management, daily team meetings, tiered accountability processes, and leader standard work to sustain improvements
    • Measuring and tracking Lean progress using key performance indicators including lead time, first-pass yield, OEE, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
    • Building a long-term Lean transformation roadmap, engaging cross-functional teams, and developing internal Lean practitioner capability to drive ongoing operational excellence

    Course Curriculum

    of the Lean Manufacturing Training

    The Lean Manufacturing training curriculum in Switzerland is structured across nine modules, taking learners from foundational Lean thinking and waste identification through to advanced production system design, error-proofing, and sustaining continuous improvement culture.

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    The Lean Tools You Will Master

    Skills You Can Apply at Work

    In Lean Manufacturing Training you learn to apply the full Toyota Production System toolkit, from seeing waste to sustaining improvement. Each skill maps to a real production tool you can use on your own line or cell.

    See and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Identify defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing using the DOWNTIME model, then run a Gemba waste walk to target them.

    Map Value Streams

    Draw current and future-state value stream maps, calculate takt time, find the bottleneck and separate value-adding steps from waste to plan your improvements.

    Apply 5S and Visual Management

    Sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain the workplace, and use Andon, boards and floor markings so problems are visible at a glance.

    Design Pull and Kanban Systems

    Move from push to pull production, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and apply Just-in-Time to cut overproduction and inventory across the line.

    Improve Equipment with TPM and OEE

    Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness from availability, performance and quality, tackle the six big losses and apply Total Productive Maintenance to lift reliability.

    Build Standard Work

    Document the safest, most efficient work sequence using takt time, work sequence and standard WIP so results are consistent and improvement has a clear baseline.

    Cut Changeover with SMED

    Separate internal and external setup, convert and streamline it, and apply Single-Minute Exchange of Die to enable smaller batches and greater flexibility.

    Lead Kaizen and a Lean Culture

    Run daily Kaizen and focused events, use A3 problem solving and Heijunka levelling, and apply Lean leadership habits that make improvement stick.

    Lean Manufacturing Training Modes

    for Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey with the best Lean Manufacturing online training options.

    Lean Manufacturing Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practise assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Manufacturing training in Switzerland combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Lean Manufacturing Corporate Group Training

    • Customised training aligned to organisational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organisations in Switzerland that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise Lean practices, and support workforce development through customised Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

    Best For: Organisations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Lean Manufacturing Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practise and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions from trusted Lean Manufacturing training company.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practise assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    CHF 320

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences through virtual Lean Manufacturing training.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in Switzerland

    Practical Lean Training

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean Manufacturing Training for individual professionals and production teams across Switzerland. Our trainers are experienced quality and operational-excellence practitioners who bring real shop-floor examples, hands-on exercises and workplace-ready methods to every session. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your plant, you get flexible delivery, structured courseware and dedicated learner support built around applying Lean where it counts, on your own production line.

    • Experienced quality and operational-excellence trainers with real manufacturing exposure
    • Flexible formats: online (live virtual), classroom and on-site corporate training
    • Hands-on exercises including waste walks, VSM, 5S and OEE practise
    • Structured courseware covering the full Lean and TPS toolkit
    • Customised group training aligned to your plant and processes
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Globally trusted provider with ISO-certified quality and security
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Swiss and international sites

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Switzerland

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts.

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Switzerland

    Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Tschuggen Torweg 1, 7050 Arosa

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Switzerland

    Hotel Les Trois, Rois Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel

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    Corporate Lean Training for Swiss Teams

    Built for Your Plant

    • Tailored to your products, processes and improvement priorities
    • Delivered on-site, live virtual or hybrid to fit shift patterns
    • Suitable for small teams through to whole production sites
    • Real waste-walk, VSM and Kaizen practise on your own lines
    • Experienced trainers with manufacturing and quality expertise
    • Progress tracking and dedicated coordination for group training
    • Builds lasting in-house continuous improvement capability

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    Lean Manufacturing Training is a one-day, non-certification course that teaches you to eliminate waste and improve flow using the Toyota Production System. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, kanban, JIT, TPM and Kaizen, with hands-on exercises throughout.