Course Overview

    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing?

    Your Route to Leaner 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 This Training

    Real Results on the Production Line

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training?

    • 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

    Roles and Demand Worldwide

    Lean skills open doors across every manufacturing sector, from automotive and aerospace to pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics. Employers hiring production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, continuous improvement managers, and operational excellence leaders increasingly look for people who can eliminate waste and improve flow. With reshoring and a tight labor market pushing factories to do more with less, hands-on Lean Manufacturing training is one of the most practical ways to stand out and move up.

    Why Manufacturers Need Lean Talent in 2026

    Lean Manufacturing is more than a course. It is a practical toolkit for anyone who wants to cut waste, improve flow, and lead real change on the shop floor. Start building those skills today.

    Your Lean Career Transformation

    The Shift Lean Skills Make

    Your Move from Chaos to Control

    Manufacturing is being reshaped by reshoring, automation, and tight labor markets, and employers increasingly separate people who can drive Lean improvement from those who cannot. Here is the shift this training helps you make.

    Sources: Glassdoor, PayScale, Salary.com (US) 2026.

    Module 2: Identifying and Eliminating Waste (MUDA, MURA, MURI)

    • Identifying the eight types of waste: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing
    • Conducting waste walk exercises to assess current-state operations and prioritize 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 visualize the flow of materials and information across the production process
    • Analyzing 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 Organization

    • Implementing the five steps of 5S: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke)
    • Conducting 5S workplace assessments, scoring production areas, and identifying corrective actions to improve organization 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 behaviors 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 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 Shift

    This training builds a complete, hands-on Lean toolkit. By the end, you can walk the floor, spot waste, and apply the right tool to improve flow, quality, and cost across any production environment.

    Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    What you will learn starts here: how to spot and remove the eight wastes known as DOWNTIME, using Gemba waste walks to find where time, material, and effort are lost on the floor.

    Map the Value Stream

    Draw current-state and future-state value stream maps, calculate takt time, and pinpoint bottlenecks so you can redesign flow from raw material to finished product.

    Organize with 5S

    Apply the five steps of 5S and visual management to build a clean, orderly workplace where abnormalities are obvious and tools, materials, and standards are always in place.

    Build Pull with Kanban and JIT

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

    Raise Uptime with TPM and OEE

    Use Total Productive Maintenance and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (Availability x Performance x Quality) to tackle the six big losses and boost reliability.

    Standardize Work and Lead Kaizen

    Write standard work, apply SMED quick changeover and Heijunka leveling, mistake-proof with poka yoke, and run Kaizen improvements that make gains stick.

    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

    • Practice 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 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

    • Customized training aligned to organizational 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 organizations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardize Lean practices, and support workforce development through customized Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

    Best For: Organizations 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

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice 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

    Practice 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 Your Lean Manufacturing Course

    As a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company, Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led programs for individual professionals and organizations that want to build real operational excellence capability. Our programs combine experienced trainers, flexible delivery, and hands-on exercises drawn from real production environments. Whether you learn as an individual or train your whole team, you get a professional experience focused on skills you can apply immediately, backed by ISO-certified quality and information security standards and a global delivery network.

    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom, on site, and corporate group training
    • Hands-on exercises using real waste walks, VSM, 5S, and OEE scenarios
    • ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security certified
    • Global delivery across 100+ countries with local, time-zone-aligned support
    • Course completion certificate and dedicated post-training learner support
    • Trusted by professionals and organizations across many industries

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    Corporate Lean Manufacturing Training

    For Your Teams

    • Train whole production teams in a shared Lean language and method
    • Customized content built around your plant's real waste and processes
    • Flexible delivery: onsite, live virtual, hybrid, or blended for teams
    • Experienced trainers with hands-on manufacturing and operational excellence expertise
    • Practical exercises applied to your own value streams and workstations
    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, and global manufacturing sites
    • Dedicated coordination and progress reporting for group programs

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    ToyotaBoschSiemensHoneywellGECaterpillar

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    Lean Manufacturing is a systematic method for eliminating waste from production so every step adds value for the customer. Rooted in the Toyota Production System, it uses the five Lean principles and tools like 5S, value stream mapping, kanban, and Kaizen to improve flow, cut lead time, and lower cost.