Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing and Why It Matters to French Industry

    Your Route to Operational Excellence

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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 from Day One

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in France?

    • 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 Manufacturing Careers Head in France

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Lean manufacturing skills are in strong demand across France as the country reindustrialises. Employers in aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals and food actively seek engineers, supervisors and managers who can eliminate waste and raise productivity. Roles range from continuous improvement engineer and Lean manager to production and plant director, and here is what the French market is telling us right now.

    The Pressures Making Lean Skills Essential in French Industry

    Lean manufacturing is a practical career multiplier for anyone on the shop floor. Join professionals across France who cut waste and lift performance. Start your journey today.

    Your French Manufacturing Career Shift

    The Shop Floor Before and After Lean

    Your Personal Transformation

    France's factories are modernising fast under reindustrialisation and Industry 4.0, and employers increasingly separate people who can drive improvement from those who only keep the line running. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, Journal du Net, Hellowork (France) 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 France 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 Skills for Every Production Line

    Lean Manufacturing Training gives you a complete, hands-on toolkit you can apply immediately. By the end of the one-day programme you will be able to eliminate waste, improve flow and lead continuous improvement in any production environment.

    Identify and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Recognise Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing (DOWNTIME) on the shop floor, and run a Gemba waste walk to quantify and prioritise what to remove first.

    Map and Improve the Value Stream

    Build current-state and future-state value stream maps, calculate takt time, locate the bottleneck, and separate value-adding steps from waste to cut total production lead time.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain with visual management, Andon and 5S audits to create a safer, more productive and self-explaining workplace.

    Design Pull Systems and Kanban

    Move from push to pull production, size supermarkets, calculate kanban quantities and apply Just-in-Time to stop overproduction and smooth material flow to real demand.

    Raise Equipment Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Apply Total Productive Maintenance and calculate OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality) to target the six big losses and lift equipment performance towards world-class levels.

    Sustain Gains with Standard Work and Kaizen

    Write standard work, apply SMED quick changeover and Heijunka levelling, and lead daily Kaizen and A3 problem solving so improvements stick and a Lean culture takes hold.

    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 France 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 France 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 for Lean Manufacturing in France

    Trusted Training for Teams

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean manufacturing training for professionals and organisations across France and worldwide. Our programmes combine experienced trainers with real shop-floor experience, flexible delivery formats, and structured courseware focused on real-world application. As a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company in France, we ensure that whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you gain a professional learning experience built around practical understanding, hands-on Lean tool exercises and measurable results on your own production challenges.

    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
    • Hands-on exercises: waste walks, VSM, 5S assessment, OEE and kanban calculation
    • Flexible delivery: online (live virtual), classroom and onsite corporate formats
    • Structured courseware covering the full Lean manufacturing toolkit
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme
    • Training tailored to your own production environment and sector
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Trusted globally with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certification

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    200K+

    Professionals Trained

    12M+

    Hours of Training Delivered

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    Leaders in Training industry for 12+ years

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    Over 5000 five star reviews

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in France

    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 France

    Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris 31 Av. George V, 75008 Paris, France

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in France

    Hôtel Plaza Athénée, 25 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France

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    Upskill Your Plant

    • Suitable for small, medium and large production teams
    • Customised schedules aligned with shift patterns and plant availability
    • Delivery through onsite, live virtual or hybrid formats
    • Trainers with real aerospace, automotive and manufacturing experience
    • Exercises applied to your own lines, products and waste
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group programmes
    • Scalable across single sites or multi-plant groups in France and beyond

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in France

    AirbusSafranRenaultMichelinSchneider ElectricSaint-Gobain

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    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you how to eliminate waste from production and deliver more value to customers. It covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems and Kaizen, all rooted in the Toyota Production System.