Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training and Why It Matters in Spain

    Your Route to Waste-Free 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?

    What Lean Manufacturing Skills Deliver

    Real Gains for People and Plants

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Spain?

    • 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 Spain

    Roles, Sectors and Demand

    Lean manufacturing skills are in steady demand across Spain's factories, from Catalonia's automotive cluster to food, aerospace and pharmaceutical plants. As the second largest vehicle producer in Europe faces a persistent productivity gap and a reshoring push, employers want people who can cut waste, improve flow and run continuous improvement. Roles range from continuous improvement engineer to lean manager, operational excellence manager and plant manager, and here is what the market is showing right now.

    The Pressures Making Lean Skills Essential in Spain

    Lean manufacturing is a practical, in-demand skill across Spanish industry. Build the tools to cut waste and lead improvement on your shop floor. Start your journey today.

    Your Spain Career Transformation

    Your Shift from Waste to Flow

    What Lean Skills Change Day to Day

    Spain's factories are under pressure to do more with less as productivity, cost and delivery all matter more. Employers increasingly separate people who can lead waste elimination from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: Glassdoor, ERI SalaryExpert, Indeed (Spain) 2026; OECD 2025.

    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 Spain 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

    Practical Skills for Real Production

    In this lean manufacturing training you will learn to apply the core Toyota Production System tools end to end. By the end you can run a waste walk, map a value stream, set up 5S and pull systems, calculate OEE, and lead Kaizen on the shop floor.

    See and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Identify defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing (DOWNTIME) on the shop floor, then remove them with structured waste walks at the Gemba.

    Map and Improve Value Streams

    Draw current-state value stream maps, calculate takt time, find the bottleneck, and design a leaner future state that links directly to your Kaizen improvement plan.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, and use visual management such as Andon and production boards to make abnormalities visible at a glance.

    Build Pull, Kanban and JIT Flow

    Move from push to pull, size kanban and supermarkets, and apply Just-in-Time so each step makes only what the next one needs, cutting overproduction and inventory.

    Raise Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Use Total Productive Maintenance and calculate OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality) to find and attack the six big losses on your equipment.

    Standardise Work and Lead Kaizen

    Write standard work, cut changeover time with SMED, level production with Heijunka, and lead the continuous improvement culture that sustains every gain.

    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 Spain 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 Spain 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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    EUR 340

    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 for Lean Manufacturing Training in Spain

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    Invensis Learning delivers practical lean manufacturing training for professionals and organisations across Spain that want to cut waste and improve operational performance. Our sessions combine experienced trainers, hands-on exercises and structured courseware built around the Toyota Production System. As a trusted lean manufacturing training company in Spain, Invensis Learning ensures that whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for a production team, you get a professional learning experience focused on real application, measurable outcomes and skills your plant can use immediately.

    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
    • Live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery to fit your schedule
    • Practical, exercise-led sessions using real production scenarios
    • Structured courseware covering the full lean manufacturing toolkit
    • Customised corporate training for plants and cross-functional teams
    • ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security certified
    • Global training provider with local support across Spain
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Spain

    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 Spain

    Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Pl. de la Lealtad, 5, Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Spain

    Cap Rocat, Ctra. d'enderrocat, s/n, 07609 Cala Blava-Llucmajor, Balearic Islands, Spain

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    Upskill Your Plant in Spain

    • Tailored lean training for production teams and whole plants
    • Onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery across Spain
    • Schedules built around shift patterns and operational availability
    • Real waste walks and VSM exercises on your own production lines
    • Experienced trainers with automotive, food and industrial expertise
    • Progress tracking, assessments and learner feedback
    • Scalable delivery for single sites or multi-site operations

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    Lean manufacturing training is a practical, one-day programme that teaches you to remove waste from production and deliver more value with less effort. It is based on the Toyota Production System and covers the five lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems and Kaizen, with skills you apply on the shop floor.