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    Course Highlights

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    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training?

    A Practical Route to Waste-Free Production

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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?

    What You Gain from Lean Manufacturing Training

    Skills You Can Apply on Monday

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Costa Rica?

    • 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 Advance Your Career

    Roles and Demand in Costa Rica

    Lean skills are in high demand across Costa Rica's export-driven factories, from the medical device clusters of the Coyol and Evolution free zones to electronics and food plants nationwide. As multinationals expand nearshore operations, employers need people who can eliminate waste, improve flow and lead continuous improvement. Roles range from production supervisor and continuous improvement specialist to manufacturing engineer, quality engineer and plant manager, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    What Is Driving Lean Manufacturing Demand in Costa Rica

    Lean manufacturing is the skill Costa Rica's factories are hiring for. Build practical waste-elimination and flow expertise your plant can use from day one.

    Your Costa Rica Career Transformation

    Where You Stand Today

    What Lean Training Changes for You

    Costa Rica's manufacturing sector is scaling fast on medtech, electronics and food exports, and employers increasingly separate people who can lead Lean improvement from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, PayScale (Costa Rica) 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 Costa Rica 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

    Practical Tools for the Shop Floor

    This Lean Manufacturing course gives you a hands-on command of the core Toyota Production System tools, from waste identification and value stream mapping to 5S, kanban, TPM and Kaizen. By the end of the day you can apply each tool to real production problems on your own shop floor.

    Eliminate the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Learn to recognise defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing, then run a Gemba waste walk to target them in your own production area.

    Apply the Five Lean Principles

    Put the Toyota Production System into practise: identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection through continuous improvement.

    Map the Value Stream

    Build current and future-state value stream maps, calculate takt time, find the bottleneck process and plan the Kaizen events that close the gap to the future state.

    Run 5S and Visual Management

    Deploy Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, plus andon and visual controls, to create a safer, faster, self-explaining workplace.

    Design Pull, Kanban and JIT Systems

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

    Lift Output with TPM, OEE and SMED

    Calculate OEE, tackle the six big losses with Total Productive Maintenance, and use SMED quick changeover, standard work and Heijunka to stabilise and level flow.

    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 Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica 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 345

    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 Costa Rica

    Practical and Expert-Led

    Invensis Learning delivers practical Lean Manufacturing Training for professionals and organisations across Costa Rica that want to eliminate waste, improve flow and build a continuous improvement culture. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner trainers, hands-on Toyota Production System exercises, structured courseware and flexible delivery. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for a plant team, Invensis Learning, a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company in Costa Rica, provides a professional, ISO-certified learning experience focused on real-world application and measurable results on the shop floor.

    • Experienced, practitioner trainers with real Lean and manufacturing exposure
    • Hands-on, exercise-led sessions grounded in the Toyota Production System
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and corporate on-site delivery
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Structured courseware, templates and real manufacturing case studies
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across 100+ countries
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Costa Rica

    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 Costa Rica

    InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall, Costa Rica

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Costa Rica

    Hotel Marriott Hacienda Belén, Calle 9, Oficentro El Cafetal, La Asunción, Belén, Heredia, 40703, Costa Rica

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    Corporate Lean Manufacturing Training

    For Teams in Costa Rica

    • On-site or live virtual Lean training for whole plant teams
    • Curriculum tailored to your products, processes and shop floor
    • Waste-walk and VSM exercises run on your own production lines
    • Flexible scheduling around shift patterns and team availability
    • Trainers with medtech, electronics and food manufacturing exposure
    • Progress tracking and post-training support for your team
    • Scalable delivery across single or multi-site operations

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Costa Rica

    IntelBoston ScientificAbbottEstablishment LabsBridgestoneDos Pinos

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