Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

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    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training in Ireland?

    Your 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?

    Why Lean Skills Are Worth Building

    Real Gains for Professionals and Teams

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Ireland?

    • 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 Ireland

    In-Demand Roles and Sectors

    Lean manufacturing skills are in strong demand across Ireland's manufacturing base, where pharma, medtech, food and engineering plants compete on efficiency and quality. Professionals who can eliminate waste and improve flow move into roles from manufacturing and CI engineer to production and operations manager. With life sciences alone employing over 100,000 people and thousands more jobs forecast, capable Lean practitioners are increasingly sought after. Here is what the market is telling us right now.

    The Pressures Making Lean Skills Essential in Ireland

    Lean manufacturing is more than a toolkit. It is how Ireland's best plants compete. Build the skills to cut waste, improve flow and lead improvement. Start your journey today.

    Your Ireland Lean Transformation

    From Firefighting to Leading Improvement

    The Shift Lean Training Delivers

    Ireland's manufacturers increasingly separate teams that can eliminate waste from those still firefighting. Here is which side of that line Lean skills put you on.

    Sources: Morgan McKinley, SalaryExpert, IDA Ireland (Ireland) 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 Ireland 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

    From Waste Walks to Kaizen Events

    In Lean Manufacturing Training you learn to apply the core Toyota Production System tools to real production problems. By the end you can run a waste walk, map a value stream, set up a kanban pull system, calculate OEE and lead a Kaizen improvement.

    See and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

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

    Map Value Streams End to End

    Draw current-state and future-state value stream maps, capture cycle time, changeover and inventory data, calculate takt time, and pinpoint the bottleneck and improvement opportunities across the flow.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, build visual management with andon and production boards, and run 5S audits that keep the gains in place across shifts.

    Design Pull Systems and Kanban

    Move from push to pull production, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and apply Just-in-Time principles to cut overproduction, reduce inventory and expose problems early.

    Raise Equipment Reliability and OEE

    Use Total Productive Maintenance and calculate OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality), then target the six big losses to improve uptime and output from your existing assets.

    Lead Standard Work and Kaizen

    Write standard work, apply SMED quick changeover and Heijunka levelling, and facilitate Kaizen events and A3 problem solving to build a lasting continuous improvement culture.

    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 Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Professionals and Teams Choose Invensis Learning

    Practical Training, Proven Delivery

    As a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company in Ireland, Invensis Learning delivers practical Lean and operational excellence training for individuals and organisations across Ireland and worldwide. Our programmes are led by experienced industry practitioners and built around real shop-floor application, not theory. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we combine structured courseware, flexible delivery and dedicated learner support. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get a professional experience focused on skills you can use straight away.

    • Experienced practitioner trainers with real manufacturing and Lean expertise
    • Live virtual, classroom and on-site corporate delivery formats
    • Hands-on exercises built around your own production scenarios
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management
    • ISO 27001:2022 certified information security
    • Structured courseware, templates and post-training support
    • Flexible schedules for working professionals and teams
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Ireland

    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 Ireland

    Adare Manor, Adare, Co. Limerick, V94 W8WR, Ireland

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Ireland

    Ballyfin Demesne, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, Ireland

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    Corporate Lean Training for Teams

    Build Plant-Wide Capability

    • Suitable for small, medium and large production teams
    • Customised schedules around shift patterns and plant availability
    • On-site, live virtual, hybrid or blended delivery
    • Practitioner trainers with pharma, medtech and manufacturing experience
    • Exercises built around your own processes and improvement targets
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Ireland and global sites

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    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills programme that teaches teams to identify and eliminate waste from production using the Toyota Production System and the five Lean principles. It covers tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, kanban, JIT, OEE and Kaizen, with hands-on exercises throughout.