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    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

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    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training in Norway?

    A Practical 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

    Value for You and Your Plant

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Norway?

    • 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 Pay off in Norway

    Roles, Sectors and Demand in 2026

    Lean skills are in strong demand across Norway's manufacturing base, where high labour costs make waste elimination and productivity the deciding factor in staying competitive. Employers in metals, defence, automotive components, subsea engineering and food processing hire people who can cut lead time, raise OEE and lead continuous improvement. Roles range from operations team leader and production engineer to continuous improvement and lean manager, and here is what the market shows in 2026.

    Industry Pressures Driving Demand for Lean Skills in Norway

    Lean manufacturing is how Norwegian plants turn high costs into competitive flow. Join the professionals who cut waste, lift OEE and lead continuous improvement. Start building the skills today.

    Your Norway Skills Transformation

    Before and After Lean on the Shop Floor

    See the Difference in Your Day

    Norway's high-wage manufacturing base competes on productivity, not cheap labour, and employers increasingly separate teams that can run lean from those that cannot. Here is what changes once you have the skills.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, PayScale (Norway) 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 Norway 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

    Skills covered in the lean manufacturing course span the full Toyota Production System toolkit, from waste identification and value stream mapping to pull systems, TPM and kaizen. By the end of the one-day programme you can apply each tool to real production scenarios back at work.

    Spot and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    You will learn to identify and remove the eight wastes of DOWNTIME (defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra processing) through structured Gemba waste walks on the production floor.

    Map Value Streams to Expose Delay

    Draw current-state and future-state value stream maps, calculate takt time and lead time, locate bottlenecks, and plan the kaizen events that turn a slow value stream into flowing production.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply the five steps of 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardise, sustain) and visual management tools such as andon, floor markings and production boards to make abnormalities visible at a glance.

    Design Pull Systems with Kanban and JIT

    Move from push to pull production, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and apply just-in-time principles so each step makes only what the next step has consumed, cutting overproduction and inventory.

    Lift Equipment Effectiveness with TPM and OEE

    Calculate OEE as availability times performance times quality, target the six big losses, and use Total Productive Maintenance to move from reactive repairs to reliable, high-uptime equipment.

    Standardise Work and Cut Changeover with SMED

    Document standard work around takt time and work sequence, and apply Single-Minute Exchange of Die to slash changeover time, enabling smaller batches, more flexibility and steadier flow.

    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 Norway 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 Norway 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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    NOK 3750

    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 Train with Invensis Learning in Norway

    Your Partner in Operational Excellence

    As a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company in Norway, Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led lean manufacturing training for individual professionals and production teams across Norway. Our programmes combine trainers with genuine operational excellence experience, flexible delivery formats, structured courseware and hands-on exercises that mirror real shop-floor challenges. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan onsite training for a team, we focus on measurable capability: the ability to spot waste, improve flow and sustain continuous improvement long after the course ends.

    • Experienced trainers with real lean and manufacturing shop-floor expertise
    • Live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery to suit your schedule
    • Hands-on waste walks, 5S, OEE and value stream mapping exercises
    • Practical focus on applying lean tools at work, not just theory
    • Corporate group training delivered across Norwegian plants and sites
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training provider
    • Course completion certificate and post-training learner support

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    Over 5000 five star reviews

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Norway

    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 Norway

    Britannia Hotel Dronningens gate 5, 7 011 Trondheim, Norway

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Norway

    Snowhotel Kirkenes & Gamme Northern Lights Cabins Sandnesdalen 14, 9910 Bjørnevatn, Norway

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    Corporate Lean Training for Teams

    Build a Lean Culture in Norway

    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or hybrid to fit your production schedule
    • Tailored to your own plant, products, value streams and improvement goals
    • Trainers with hands-on manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
    • Waste walks and 5S exercises run in your own shop-floor environment
    • Builds one shared lean vocabulary from operators to management
    • Scalable delivery across multiple sites and teams in Norway
    • Progress tracking and dedicated coordination for group programmes

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Lean manufacturing training is a practical skills course that teaches you to identify and eliminate waste from production so every step adds value for the customer. Based on the Toyota Production System, it covers the five lean principles, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), 5S, value stream mapping, pull systems and kaizen.