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    What Is Lean Manufacturing and Why Learn It?UntitledA Practical Skill for Every Factory Floor

    Lean Manufacturing Training in Latvia is a practical, one-day programme that teaches you how to strip waste out of production and deliver more value to the customer. Rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, Lean gives you a proven toolkit: the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems and Kaizen continuous improvement. For Latvia's manufacturers in woodworking, metalworking, food production and pharmaceuticals, Lean is the everyday discipline behind shorter lead times, lower inventory and steadier quality. With most factory output exported and wage growth outpacing productivity, employers increasingly want people who can find and remove waste on the shop floor. This is a non-certification skills course with no exam; you finish with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and tools you can use the next day. Start building world-class production habits with Invensis Learning.

    What Is Lean Manufacturing and Why Learn It?A Practical Skill for Every Factory Floor

    Lean Manufacturing Training in Latvia is a practical, one-day programme that teaches you how to strip waste out of production and deliver more value to the customer. Rooted in the Toyota Production System (TPS) developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, Lean gives you a proven toolkit: the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems and Kaizen continuous improvement.

    For Latvia's manufacturers in woodworking, metalworking, food production and pharmaceuticals, Lean is the everyday discipline behind shorter lead times, lower inventory and steadier quality. With most factory output exported and wage growth outpacing productivity, employers increasingly want people who can find and remove waste on the shop floor.

    This is a non-certification skills course with no exam; you finish with a course completion record from Invensis Learning and tools you can use the next day. Start building world-class production habits with Invensis Learning.

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    Key Highlightof the Lean Manufacturing Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Lean Manufacturing training in Latvia designed to help learners understand the core principles, tools, and workflows covered in the program
    • Course content aligned with current industry expectations, real-world production improvement requirements, and practical learning objectives through a comprehensive Lean Manufacturing training program
    • Real-world examples and scenario-based learning to help learners connect Lean principles with everyday production, quality, and operations challenges
    • Guided learning support to help participants strengthen understanding, improve confidence, and apply Lean Manufacturing skills effectively in their roles

    Structured Courseware and Learning Resources

    • Access to organised Lean Manufacturing course materials including Value Stream Mapping templates, 5S audit checklists, and Kaizen event planning guides designed to support step-by-step learning
    • Topic-wise learning resources, exercises, and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding of waste elimination, flow design, and continuous improvement practices
    • Practice activities, assignments, and scenario-based exercises to help learners apply Lean tools in realistic production and operations situations using the Online Lean Manufacturing course
    • Supplementary learning aids such as OEE calculation worksheets, SMED reduction guides, Takt Time reference cards, and Kanban design templates

    Instructor-Led, Practical Learning Experience

    • Live interactive sessions delivered by experienced Lean practitioners with hands-on domain expertise across automotive, electronics, FMCG, and industrial manufacturing sectors
    • Real-world examples, case discussions, and applied process improvement exercises to deepen practical understanding of Lean tools and techniques
    • Opportunities to ask questions, clarify doubts, and participate in trainer-led discussions on waste identification, flow analysis, and Kaizen facilitation
    • Training approach focused on helping learners in Latvia to use Lean tools confidently at work, not just complete the course content

    Flexible Learning Support

    • Choose from weekend Lean Manufacturing training, live virtual sessions, onsite delivery, or customised group learning based on your schedule and organisational requirements
    • Options include live virtual classroom training, onsite training, and customised group training depending on availability and organisational requirements
    • Learning support designed to help participants stay on track before, during, and after the Lean Manufacturing training
    • Additional revision and post-training support may be available based on the selected course format

    Learn the Core Concepts Covered in the Course

    • Understand the Toyota Production System, Lean philosophy, and the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection
    • Learn waste identification, Value Stream Mapping, 5S implementation, and Kanban design based on the course curriculum
    • Explore practical use cases showing how Lean Manufacturing tools are applied in automotive, electronics, healthcare, and service operations environments
    • Build role-relevant knowledge of OEE improvement, TPM implementation, error-proofing, and continuous improvement that supports better operational decisions

    Practice, Assessment, and Completion Support

    • Practice waste walk exercises, value stream mapping, 5S audits, Kaizen event planning, and OEE calculation through structured activities and simulations
    • Use assessments to identify knowledge gaps in Lean tools and strengthen understanding of weaker areas
    • Receive guidance from instructors in Latvia to improve understanding of Lean principles and stay aligned with course objectives
    • Earn a course completion certificate after successfully meeting the training requirements

    Career and Workplace Application

    • Build practical Lean Manufacturing skills that can support career growth, role advancement, or improved production and operations performance
    • Strengthen confidence in applying Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and OEE tools to real-world manufacturing and process improvement challenges
    • Improve professional credibility through structured, skill-focused Lean Manufacturing training recognised across industrial, automotive, FMCG, and service sectors
    • Strengthen enterprise-wide operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing corporate training for employees across production, quality, engineering, and operations functions

    Lean Manufacturing Training EligibilityWho Can Enroll?

    • No formal prerequisites are required to enroll in the Lean Manufacturing training program in Latvia

    • Basic familiarity with production, operations, or quality management concepts is helpful but not mandatory

    • Professionals with limited prior experience in Lean or continuous improvement tools are welcome to join

    • Learners from all industries including manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, healthcare, logistics, and service operations can benefit from this training

    • Individuals and corporate teams in Latvia seeking to build practical Lean Manufacturing skills are eligible to enroll

    The Payoff of Learning Lean ManufacturingSkills You Can Apply from Day One

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Lean Manufacturing training helps production professionals turn everyday frustration with delays, rework and clutter into measurable improvement. You learn to see waste the way Toyota does and to fix it with proven tools. Whether you run a line in a woodworking plant, engineer processes in metalworking, or supervise a food production shift, the course builds capability you can apply immediately in a Latvian factory.

    If you want to stand out as someone who makes production leaner, faster and more reliable, this training gives you the vocabulary and the toolkit. You leave able to lead waste walks, 5S rollouts and Kaizen events with confidence.

    • Spot and remove the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) in your own production area
    • Lead 5S and visual management so problems are visible at a glance
    • Use value stream mapping to shorten lead times and cut work-in-progress
    • Design simple pull and Kanban systems that stop overproduction
    • Calculate OEE and target the losses that steal capacity from machines
    • Run standard work and SMED quick changeovers for faster, safer output
    • Facilitate Kaizen improvements that your team actually sustains
    • Add a globally valued operational skill to your manufacturing CV
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Lean Manufacturing group training helps Latvian manufacturers build a workforce that continuously removes waste and improves flow. Training cross-functional teams together creates the shared understanding that a Lean transformation needs. For plants under pressure from rising wages, energy costs and skills shortages, Lean is a practical route to higher productivity without new capital.

    When operators, team leaders and engineers speak the same Lean language, 5S, pull systems and Kaizen stick. Invensis Learning delivers this training onsite or live online, tailored to your production environment.

    • Builds a shared Lean language across operators, engineers and supervisors
    • Cuts lead times, inventory and defects across your value streams
    • Improves OEE and frees hidden capacity from existing equipment
    • Embeds 5S, standard work and daily Kaizen as everyday habits
    • Strengthens export competitiveness under wage and cost pressure
    • Flexible onsite or live virtual delivery for whole production teams
    • Tailored exercises applied to your own shop floor and value streams

    What Lean Skills Do for Your CareerRoles and Demand Across Latvia

    Lean skills are in growing demand across Latvia's manufacturing base, where woodworking, metalworking, food production and pharmaceuticals together export most of what they make. As wage growth outpaces productivity, employers want people who can remove waste and improve flow, the practical focus of Lean Manufacturing training. Roles range from production team leader and Lean coordinator to manufacturing engineer, production manager and plant manager, and here is what the market looks like now.

    €1,861

    Average manufacturing wage, Latvia

    per month gross, CSB 2026

    €2,500

    Production Manager pay, Latvia

    per month average, algas.lv 2026

    109,000+

    Manufacturing workforce

    employed, Latvia 2025

    9.5%

    Manufacturing output growth

    year on year, 2025

    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Woodworking and Wood Processing
    • —Metalworking and Mechanical Engineering
    • —Food and Beverage Production
    • —Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
    • —Electronics and Precision Manufacturing
    • —Building Materials and Glass

    GROWTH TRENDS

    • —Manufacturing output up around 9.5% year on year
    • —Roughly 65% of factory output exported, so efficiency drives margins
    • —Wage growth outpacing productivity, pushing Lean adoption
    • —Skills shortages raising demand for improvement specialists
    • —Energy and cost pressure forcing waste reduction
    • —Exporters' Skills Fund investing in workforce capability

    Sources: Latvian CSB, algas.lv, Trading Economics, OECD and LSM (Latvia) 2025-2026.

    Why Lean Skills Are in Demand Across Latvian Industry

    Productivity Lagging Wage Growth

    Latvian wages are rising around 6% a year while productivity trails behind, squeezing margins. Lean skills let plants raise output and cut waste without adding cost.

    Lean lifts output without added cost

    Persistent Skills and Labour Shortages

    An ageing workforce and too few new entrants leave factories short-handed. Tools like 5S and standard work help teams do more with the people they already have.

    5S and standard work stretch scarce labour

    Export Competitiveness Under Pressure

    Around 65% of Latvian manufacturing output is exported, so cost and quality decide who wins orders. Removing waste protects competitiveness in tight global markets.

    Waste elimination protects export margins

    Energy Costs Exposing Industrial Firms

    Volatile energy prices hit energy-intensive woodworking and metalworking hard. TPM and OEE improvements reduce losses and squeeze more value from every kilowatt.

    TPM and OEE cut energy and downtime losses

    Ageing Equipment and Costly Downtime

    Unplanned breakdowns and slow changeovers steal capacity from Latvian plants. Total Productive Maintenance and SMED cut downtime and lift equipment effectiveness.

    TPM and SMED recover lost capacity

    Fragmented Improvement Efforts

    Many plants improve in silos without a shared method. A common Lean language across operators, engineers and supervisors helps gains stick and scale.

    A shared Lean method makes gains stick

    Sources: OECD, IMF, European Commission and Baltic Times (Latvia) 2025-2026.

    Lean Manufacturing is a practical skill that pays off on every shift. Build the capability to remove waste, improve flow and lead continuous improvement in your plant. Start today.

    Your Latvia Manufacturing Transformation

    Your Shift from Firefighting to Flow

    What Lean Skills Change Day to Day

    Latvia's manufacturers face rising wages, energy costs and skills shortages, and the plants that thrive are the ones that keep getting leaner. Here is the difference Lean skills make on your floor.

    Today

    Lead times and inventory stay stubbornly high

    After training

    You map value streams and cut lead time and work-in-progress

    Today

    Machines lose hidden capacity to stoppages and slow changeovers

    After training

    You lift OEE with TPM and speed changeovers using SMED

    Today

    You are seen as a capable operator or supervisor

    After training

    You are the person who makes production leaner and more reliable

    You build Lean capability

    Before

    You react to breakdowns, shortages and delays as they hit

    Now you have

    A method to prevent problems using 5S, standard work and TPM

    Before

    Waste hides in inventory, motion and waiting on the line

    Now you have

    The eyes to spot the eight wastes and remove them at source

    Before

    Improvement depends on a few individuals and rarely sticks

    Now you have

    A shared Lean language that makes Kaizen a team habit

    Before

    Your value is tied mainly to effort and hours on the floor

    Now you have

    A recognised operational skill valued across Latvian manufacturing

    "The factories that win in Latvia are the ones that remove waste faster than costs rise, and that starts with people who can see it."

    Join thousands of professionals who built practical skills with Invensis Learning.

    Sources: algas.lv, CSB and OECD (Latvia) 2025-2026.

    Module 1: Foundations of Lean Thinking

    • Overview of the Toyota Production System (TPS), the history of Lean, and how Lean thinking differs from traditional mass production approaches
    • Understanding the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection, and how they apply to manufacturing and service environments
    • Introduction to Lean culture, the leadership role in Lean transformation, and the importance of employee engagement in sustaining continuous improvement

    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 Curriculumof the Lean Manufacturing Training

    The Lean Manufacturing training curriculum in Latvia 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.

    • Overview of the Toyota Production System (TPS), the history of Lean, and how Lean thinking differs from traditional mass production approaches
    • Understanding the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection, and how they apply to manufacturing and service environments
    • Introduction to Lean culture, the leadership role in Lean transformation, and the importance of employee engagement in sustaining continuous improvement

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    The Lean Tools You Will MasterPractical Tools for Every Shop Floor

    You will learn to apply the full Lean Manufacturing toolkit, from the Toyota Production System and the eight wastes to value stream mapping, 5S, Kanban, TPM, SMED and Kaizen. Each tool is taught through hands-on exercises so you can use it on your own production floor straight away.

    See and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Identify defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing (DOWNTIME) on the shop floor, and run a structured waste walk at the Gemba to target and remove them.

    Map Your Value Stream

    Draw current-state value stream maps with cycle times, inventory and information flow, calculate takt time, find the bottleneck, and design a leaner future state that improves flow end to end.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, plus visual management with Andon and production boards, to make abnormalities visible and reduce time lost searching for tools and materials.

    Build Pull Systems and Kanban

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

    Raise Equipment Effectiveness with TPM

    Use Total Productive Maintenance and autonomous maintenance, and calculate OEE (Availability x Performance x Quality) to attack the six big losses that steal capacity from your machines.

    Standardise Work and Speed Changeovers

    Document standard work around takt time and work sequence, and apply the SMED method to convert internal to external setup and cut changeover time dramatically for smaller, more flexible batches.

    Level Production and Mistake-Proof It

    Smooth volume and mix with Heijunka to remove unevenness, and design Poka Yoke devices that make defects impossible or immediately visible, protecting quality in a Just-in-Time flow.

    Lead Kaizen and a Lean Culture

    Run daily Kaizen and focused improvement events, use A3 problem solving, and apply Lean leadership behaviours at the Gemba to sustain the gains and keep improving over time.

    Who Should TakeLean Manufacturing Training in Latvia?

    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

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    Lean Manufacturing Training Modesfor 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

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    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Manufacturing training in Latvia combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

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    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

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    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

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    Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences through virtual Lean Manufacturing training.

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    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    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

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    Designed for organizations in Latvia that want to build capabilities at scale, standardize Lean practices, and support workforce development through customized Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

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    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

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    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

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    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions from trusted Lean Manufacturing training company.

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    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

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    Lean Manufacturing Classroom Training

    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

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    Please Note:Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Manufacturing training in Latvia 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.

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    Why Choose Invensis Learning in LatviaBuilt for Manufacturers

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean Manufacturing training for professionals and manufacturers across Latvia and worldwide. Our trainers are experienced quality and operational excellence practitioners who bring real shop-floor improvement experience, not just theory. Whether you learn as an individual or train a whole production team, you get structured courseware, hands-on Lean exercises applied to real manufacturing scenarios, and flexible delivery through live online or onsite formats. Invensis Learning is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified, so quality and data security are built into every programme.

    • Experienced quality and operational excellence trainers with real shop-floor experience
    • Hands-on Lean exercises applied to real manufacturing scenarios
    • Flexible delivery: online (live virtual) instructor-led or onsite at your plant
    • Structured courseware covering the full TPS and Lean toolkit
    • Corporate and group training for whole production teams
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training provider
    • Regional support for learners and teams across Latvia and the Baltics

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in LatviaAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

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    Corporate Lean Training for TeamsUpskill Your Whole Floor

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    • Tailored to your plant's products, processes and value streams
    • Onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery for whole teams
    • Waste walks and 5S exercises run in your own production areas
    • Builds a shared Lean language across shifts and departments
    • Flexible scheduling around production and shift patterns
    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing improvement experience
    • Group pricing and dedicated coordination for corporate programmes

    Leading Latvian Manufacturers

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    What Our Learners Say

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    Finally Saw the Waste on My Line

    "The waste walk exercise changed how I look at my area. Within a week of the training I had reorganised the workstation with 5S and cut the time my team spends searching for tools. Practical from start to finish."

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    Value Stream Mapping Made It Click

    "I understood takt time and bottlenecks in theory, but mapping a real value stream in the session showed me exactly where our lead time was lost. I ran a future-state map at work the following month."

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    A Complete Lean Toolkit in One Day

    "From the eight wastes to Kanban and OEE, the course gave me tools I use every week. The trainer's shop-floor examples were spot on for a woodworking plant like ours."

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    Our Teams Now Share One Lean Language

    "We trained two shifts together and it built a common vocabulary fast. Standard work and daily Kaizen have stuck, and changeovers on our packing lines are noticeably quicker."

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    Real Capability, Not Just Theory

    "Invensis tailored the exercises to our own value streams. The 5S and TPM sessions gave our supervisors the confidence to lead improvement, and we are already seeing better equipment uptime."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    Lean Manufacturing training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you how to eliminate waste and improve flow in production. Based on the Toyota Production System, it covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, Kanban, TPM and Kaizen.

    General

    What is Lean Manufacturing training?

    Lean Manufacturing training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you how to eliminate waste and improve flow in production. Based on the Toyota Production System, it covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, Kanban, TPM and Kaizen.

    Is Lean Manufacturing training worth it in Latvia?

    Yes. As Latvian wages outpace productivity and most factory output is exported, employers value people who can cut waste and lift efficiency. The skills apply immediately across woodworking, metalworking, food and pharmaceutical production, making you more effective and more employable on the shop floor.

    Who should attend Lean Manufacturing training?

    The training suits production and manufacturing managers, industrial and manufacturing engineers, operations supervisors and team leaders, Lean and continuous improvement coordinators, quality engineers, and maintenance or TPM coordinators. It fits anyone working in or managing a production operation.

    What framework is the course based on?

    The course is grounded in the Toyota Production System (TPS) developed at Toyota by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, and the five Lean principles popularised by Womack and Jones. It is vendor-neutral, with no single governing body, and reflects established Lean manufacturing practice.

    Does Lean apply outside manufacturing?

    Yes. While the course focuses on manufacturing, tools such as 5S, waste elimination, value stream mapping and Kaizen apply to logistics, warehousing, healthcare operations and service delivery, so professionals from adjacent operational environments also benefit.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean Manufacturing training cost in Latvia?

    Fees vary by delivery format (live online, classroom or onsite corporate) and group size, so pricing is available on request. Contact a learning advisor for a quote tailored to your needs or team size in Latvia.

    What is included in the course fee?

    Your fee covers instructor-led training across all Lean modules, structured courseware, hands-on Lean tool exercises, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Corporate programmes can add tailored exercises using your own production data. Request a quote for full inclusions.

    Do you offer group or corporate pricing?

    Yes. We offer volume-based pricing for production teams and departments, with customised scheduling. Training whole teams together is cost-effective and builds a shared Lean language. Ask about corporate pricing for your plant.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, and instalment options are available on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the option that suits you.

    Is there a discount for training a whole team?

    Yes. Corporate and group bookings attract volume-based pricing, and onsite delivery for a full team is often the most economical option. Contact us for a group quote for your production team.

    Assessment

    Does the course include a test?

    No. This is a hands-on skills course with no formal test. You reinforce learning through Lean tool exercises, waste identification activities, real manufacturing examples and team discussion throughout the programme.

    What do I receive on completing the training?

    You receive a course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing. This confirms you completed the Lean Manufacturing training and the tools it covers; it is a record of completion rather than a formal credential from an external body.

    How is my learning reinforced?

    Through practical exercises rather than grading. You apply Lean tools with a waste walk, value stream data collection, a 5S assessment, an OEE calculation and Kanban sizing, practising each tool on realistic manufacturing scenarios during the day.

    Are there any prerequisites?

    None. The course is open to all and assumes no prior Lean knowledge. Prior manufacturing or production experience is helpful but not required, as the tools are taught from first principles.

    How long is the training?

    The programme runs for 8 hours in total, typically as one full day, and can also be delivered as two half-days. It covers Lean foundations, the eight wastes, VSM, 5S, pull systems, TPM and OEE, standard work, SMED, Heijunka, Poka Yoke and Kaizen.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Lean Manufacturing course cover?

    The course covers the Toyota Production System and the five Lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), value stream mapping, 5S and visual management, pull systems and Kanban, Just-in-Time, TPM and OEE, standard work, SMED quick changeover, Heijunka, Poka Yoke and building a Kaizen culture.

    What are the eight wastes I will learn to remove?

    You learn the eight wastes summarised as DOWNTIME: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-utilised talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion and Extra processing. You also cover Mura (unevenness) and Muri (overburden), and how to spot each at the Gemba.

    Will I learn value stream mapping and 5S?

    Yes. You practise current-state value stream mapping, takt time and bottleneck analysis, and future-state design, and you apply the five 5S steps with visual management tools such as Andon boards and floor markings.

    Are the sessions hands-on?

    Yes. Every module includes practical exercises, including a waste walk, value stream data collection, a 5S workplace assessment, an OEE calculation and Kanban quantity sizing, so you can apply the tools on your own floor straight away.

    Can beginners follow the course?

    Yes. The course starts from first principles and needs no prior Lean experience. Concepts are explained clearly and reinforced with real manufacturing examples, so beginners and experienced practitioners both gain practical, usable skills.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Lean Manufacturing training in Latvia?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you receive access to schedules, courseware and learning resources. A learning advisor can help you pick the right batch.

    What training formats are available?

    The course is available as online (live virtual) instructor-led training, in-person classroom sessions, and customised corporate onsite training for teams, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule and location in Latvia.

    When are the next sessions?

    New public sessions run regularly in live online format, and onsite corporate sessions are scheduled to suit your team. See upcoming schedules or talk to a learning advisor for the next available dates.

    Can you deliver the training at our factory?

    Yes. We deliver Lean Manufacturing training onsite at your plant across Latvia, tailored to your products and value streams. Onsite delivery lets your team practise waste walks and 5S in their own areas. Contact us to arrange a session.

    What is your reschedule or refund policy?

    Rescheduling and refunds are handled per our published policy, and selected plans allow you to transfer to another batch. Reach out to our team for the details that apply to your enrolment.