Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training?

    Your Practical Route to a Leaner Factory

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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?

    The Payoff of Learning Lean

    For Professionals and Manufacturing Teams

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Colombia?

    • 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 Your Career in Colombia

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Lean capability is in demand wherever Colombia makes things. As factories in food and beverage, automotive, chemicals and building materials modernise and nearshoring pulls new production into the country, employers actively seek people who can eliminate waste, improve flow and raise equipment effectiveness, the practical skills that hands-on Lean manufacturing training is designed to build. The roles run from Lean coordinator and manufacturing engineer through to continuous improvement and production manager, and here is what the market is signalling right now.

    Market Forces Making Lean Skills Valuable in Colombia

    Lean is more than a set of tools. It is the operating discipline behind world-class manufacturing. Join the professionals who cut waste, improve flow and lead continuous improvement in Colombia's plants. Start your journey today.

    Your Colombia Career Transformation

    From Firefighting to Flow

    Your Shop-Floor Transformation

    Colombia's manufacturing base is modernising as nearshoring and automation reshape its factories, and employers increasingly separate people who can improve operations from those who only run them. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, WorkStaff360 (Colombia) 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 Colombia 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 Put to Work

    Skills You Can Apply the Next Day

    This section answers what you will learn in the Lean Manufacturing course: a complete, practical toolkit drawn from the Toyota Production System. Across a single, intensive day of instruction and hands-on exercises, you build capability you can apply on the shop floor straight away.

    Spot and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Learn to run a Gemba waste walk and classify waste using the DOWNTIME framework, so you can see and remove defects, overproduction, waiting, inventory, motion and more in your own production area.

    Map the Value Stream End to End

    Build current-state and future-state value stream maps with standard symbols, capture cycle time, changeover and inventory, and calculate takt time to find bottlenecks and design a leaner flow.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, plus visual management such as Andon and production boards, to create a safer, more organised and more productive workplace.

    Design Pull Systems and Kanban

    Move from push to pull production, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and use Just-in-Time principles to stop overproduction and control work-in-progress across process steps.

    Raise Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Understand Total Productive Maintenance and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness as Availability times Performance times Quality, then target the six big losses on critical equipment.

    Standardise Work for Consistent Quality

    Document standard work using takt time, work sequence and standard WIP, so results become predictable and every improvement has a stable baseline to build on.

    Cut Changeover Time with SMED

    Apply the Single-Minute Exchange of Die method to separate internal and external setup, convert and streamline changeover steps, and make smaller, more flexible batches viable.

    Lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement

    Run daily Kaizen and focused improvement events, use A3 problem solving, and build the leadership habits and daily management that keep Lean gains in place over time.

    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 Colombia 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 Colombia 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

    Starts from

    USD 325

    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 Train with Invensis Learning

    For Lean Manufacturing Training in Colombia

    Invensis Learning delivers practical Lean manufacturing training for individual professionals and organisations that want to eliminate waste, improve flow and build a lasting culture of continuous improvement. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner instructors, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan team training for a plant, Invensis Learning, a trusted Lean manufacturing training company in Colombia, provides a professional learning experience designed around real-world application and measurable results on the shop floor.

    • Experienced practitioner trainers with real shop-floor Lean expertise
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • Hands-on exercises using waste walks, VSM, 5S and OEE calculations
    • Course completion certificate recognised across industries
    • Local and regional support across Colombia and Latin America
    • Customised group training built around your own plant and processes
    • Post-training support and practical templates you can reuse

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Colombia

    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 Colombia

    JW Marriott, 8-60, Calle 73, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Chapinero, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 110221, Colombia

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Colombia

    Hilton Corferias, Carrera 37, El Recuerdo, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 111321, Colombia

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    Lean Training for Colombia Teams

    Built Around Your Plant

    • Suitable for a single line, a department or a full plant team
    • Customised schedules aligned with shift patterns and production availability
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Practitioner trainers with hands-on manufacturing and Lean expertise
    • Role-based exercises using your own processes and waste data
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Colombia and the wider region

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Colombia

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    The Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you to eliminate waste, improve flow and drive continuous improvement using the Toyota Production System toolkit. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems, TPM and Kaizen.