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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Lean Manufacturing Delivers on the Factory Floor

    The Toolkit Behind 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?

    The Real-World Payoff of Lean Skills

    Built for Shop-Floor Impact

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in South Korea?

    • 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

    Career Outcomes in South Korea

    Where Lean Skills Take You

    Lean skills are increasingly valued across South Korea's manufacturing base, from Hyundai, Kia and their tier suppliers in Ulsan to Samsung and SK Hynix semiconductor lines in Gyeonggi. As plants invest a record amount in automation while manufacturing headcount falls, employers need people who can eliminate waste and stabilise flow. Demand spans production supervisors, manufacturing and quality engineers, and continuous improvement and plant managers, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    Why Korean Manufacturers Need Lean Talent Now

    Lean manufacturing is more than a set of tools. It is how Korea's leading plants turn waste into productivity and cost into margin. Build the skills employers are hiring for and start leading improvement on your shop floor.

    Your South Korea Career Transformation

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Lean Skills Take You

    South Korea's factories are investing at record scale in automation and EV production, and employers increasingly separate people who can drive improvement from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Salary.com, Glassdoor (South Korea) 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 South Korea 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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    Practical Lean Tools You Will Apply

    From the Shop Floor to Continuous Improvement

    Here is what you will learn in this Lean manufacturing course: a complete, hands-on toolkit for eliminating waste and improving flow. Each skill maps to a real Lean tool you practise during the programme and can apply on your own shop floor the next day.

    Identify and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Go to the Gemba and run a structured waste walk to spot the eight wastes (DOWNTIME): defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing. Learn to quantify waste so you can prioritise what to fix first.

    Map the Value Stream End to End

    Draw current-state value stream maps that capture cycle time, changeover, inventory and information flow. Calculate takt time, find the bottleneck and design a leaner future state that cuts lead time and work in progress.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply the five 5S steps, Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, and use visual management such as Andon lights and production boards so that normal and abnormal conditions are visible to everyone at a glance.

    Design Pull Systems with Kanban and JIT

    Move from push to pull production. Learn how kanban signals authorise replenishment, how to size supermarkets and kanban quantities, and how Just-in-Time and built-in quality work together to stop overproduction.

    Lift Equipment Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Apply Total Productive Maintenance and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness as Availability times Performance times Quality. Identify the six big losses and target the improvements that keep high-value equipment running.

    Standardise Work and Speed Changeovers with SMED

    Document standard work built around takt time, and use SMED to separate internal from external setup and slash changeover time. Level production with Heijunka, mistake-proof with Poka Yoke and sustain gains through Kaizen.

    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 South Korea 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 South Korea 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 395

    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 South Korea?

    Invensis Learning delivers structured Lean manufacturing training for individual professionals and organisations that want to eliminate waste, improve flow and build a culture of continuous improvement. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner trainers, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and practical, exercise-led learning. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan corporate training for your production team, Invensis Learning, a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company in South Korea, provides a professional learning experience built around real-world application and measurable improvement on the shop floor.

    • Experienced practitioner trainers with real Lean and manufacturing exposure
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • Hands-on exercises on waste walks, VSM, 5S, kanban and OEE
    • Training tailored to your production environment and sector
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training organisation
    • Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Korea and global sites

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in South Korea

    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 South Korea

    Oakwood Premier, Incheon KR, 165 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in South Korea

    Four Seasons Hotel, Seoul 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

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    Corporate Lean Training

    For Your Teams in South Korea

    • Suitable for small, medium and large production teams
    • Training schedules aligned with plant and shift availability
    • Delivered onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended for your teams
    • Practitioner trainers with automotive, electronics and heavy-industry exposure
    • Exercises run on your own value streams and production lines
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery across sites in Korea and global operations

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    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills programme that teaches you to eliminate waste, improve flow and deliver more value to customers. Grounded in the Toyota Production System, it covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) and core tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, kanban, TPM and OEE.