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    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training in New ZealandUntitledA Practical Route to Operational Excellence

    Lean Manufacturing Training in New Zealand is a practical, one-day programme that teaches production teams how to remove waste from every step of a manufacturing process so more of the work adds real value for the customer. Grounded in the Toyota Production System (TPS), it covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes known as DOWNTIME, and the core toolkit of 5S, value stream mapping, pull systems, kanban, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen. The course suits production and manufacturing managers, engineers, supervisors, team leaders, and quality and maintenance professionals working across New Zealand's dairy, food, medtech, appliance and machinery plants. No prior Lean experience is needed; the tools are introduced from first principles and applied to realistic shop-floor scenarios throughout the day. By the end you can run a waste walk, map a value stream, set up 5S, design a simple kanban loop, calculate OEE and lead Kaizen improvements at work. Learn with Invensis Learning and put Lean to work on your own production line.

    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training in New ZealandA Practical Route to Operational Excellence

    Lean Manufacturing Training in New Zealand is a practical, one-day programme that teaches production teams how to remove waste from every step of a manufacturing process so more of the work adds real value for the customer. Grounded in the Toyota Production System (TPS), it covers the five Lean principles, the eight wastes known as DOWNTIME, and the core toolkit of 5S, value stream mapping, pull systems, kanban, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen.

    The course suits production and manufacturing managers, engineers, supervisors, team leaders, and quality and maintenance professionals working across New Zealand's dairy, food, medtech, appliance and machinery plants. No prior Lean experience is needed; the tools are introduced from first principles and applied to realistic shop-floor scenarios throughout the day.

    By the end you can run a waste walk, map a value stream, set up 5S, design a simple kanban loop, calculate OEE and lead Kaizen improvements at work. Learn with Invensis Learning and put Lean to work on your own production line.

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    Key Highlightof the Lean Manufacturing Training Course

    End-to-End Skill Development

    • Structured Lean Manufacturing training in New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand

    • 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 New Zealand seeking to build practical Lean Manufacturing skills are eligible to enroll

    Why Building Lean Skills Pays off at WorkValue You Apply from Day One

    For Individuals

    For Individuals

    Lean training helps professionals turn everyday production frustrations into structured improvement. You learn to see waste clearly, understand why it happens, and use proven tools to remove it so work flows and value reaches the customer faster. Whether you run a shift, engineer a process, or coordinate quality and maintenance in a New Zealand plant, the skills apply directly to the work in front of you from the very next day.

    If you want to move beyond firefighting and lead genuine, lasting improvement, this course gives you the complete Lean toolkit and the confidence to use it. You leave able to run waste walks, value stream maps, 5S and Kaizen on your own line.

    • Spot and remove the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) that slow your production line
    • Apply 5S and visual management to create a safer, better organised workplace
    • Map a value stream to expose bottlenecks, delays and excess inventory
    • Design pull systems and kanban that cut overproduction and work-in-progress
    • Raise equipment reliability with TPM and calculate OEE with confidence
    • Reduce changeover time with SMED and hold gains with standard work
    • Lead Kaizen improvements that make shop-floor change stick
    • Carry a transferable toolkit you can use in any manufacturing or operations role
    For Organizations

    For Organizations

    Group Lean training equips whole teams with a common improvement method and language. When production operators, supervisors, engineers and maintenance staff share the same Lean tools, improvements move faster and hold longer. For manufacturers under cost, labour and demand pressure, this training offers a practical, scalable way to lift productivity without simply adding headcount.

    If your plant relies on informal know-how rather than a structured system, group training creates a consistent Lean approach across the business. Teams gain a shared method for waste elimination, flow and continuous improvement they can apply immediately.

    • Builds a shared Lean vocabulary across production, quality and maintenance teams
    • Reduces lead time, inventory and defects through structured waste elimination
    • Improves flow, on-time delivery and overall equipment effectiveness
    • Embeds 5S and daily Kaizen as everyday habits on the shop floor
    • Standardises best-practice work across shifts and multiple sites
    • Applies Lean tools directly to your own production environment during training
    • Flexible onsite or live virtual delivery for whole teams
    • Supports a lasting culture of continuous improvement

    Where Lean Skills Take You in New ZealandRoles, Sectors and Demand

    Lean capability, built through hands-on Lean Manufacturing training, opens practical, in-demand roles across New Zealand's factories, from Continuous Improvement Specialist and Engineer to Production Manager, Lean Manager and Manufacturing Manager. As dairy, food, medtech and machinery employers lift output through better flow rather than bigger headcount, people who can see and remove waste are increasingly valued. Manufacturing led national economic growth in early 2026, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    NZ$125,178

    Continuous Improvement Manager pay, NZ

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    NZ$137,673

    Manufacturing Manager pay, NZ

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    220,000+

    People employed in NZ manufacturing

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    1.9%

    Manufacturing GDP growth, Mar 2026 quarter

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    SECTORS HIRING

    • —Dairy and Food Processing
    • —Meat and Primary Processing
    • —Medical Devices and Medtech
    • —Appliances and Machinery Manufacturing
    • —Beverage and FMCG
    • —Wood, Building Products and Packaging

    DEMAND DRIVERS

    • —Manufacturing was the biggest driver of GDP growth in the March 2026 quarter
    • —Structural labour and skills shortages sharpening the focus on productivity
    • —Ageing workforce raising demand for waste elimination over added headcount
    • —62% of NZ organisations upskilling staff to close capability gaps
    • —Dairy and medtech exporters investing in high-hygiene process automation
    • —Capacity pressure pushing continuous improvement across plants

    Sources: PayScale, SalaryExpert, ERI, SEEK (New Zealand) 2026; Stats NZ; MBIE.

    Production Pressures Making Lean Skills Essential in New Zealand

    Structural Labour Shortage

    Manufacturing labour shortages in New Zealand have shifted from cyclical to structural. With an ageing workforce, plants must raise output through waste elimination and better flow, not extra hiring.

    Lean lifts output without adding headcount

    The Productivity Gap

    Productivity gains can no longer rely on workforce growth alone. Employers now free up capacity by cutting non-value work, exactly what value stream mapping and standard work are built to do.

    Value stream mapping targets non-value work

    Cost and Margin Pressure

    Tight margins in dairy, food and machinery push firms to remove waste, reduce inventory and improve OEE, so every input and every machine hour delivers more finished value.

    Lean improves OEE and trims inventory

    Skills and Capability Gaps

    With 62% of NZ organisations upskilling staff to close capability gaps, teams fluent in 5S, kanban and Kaizen give plants a practical, low-cost route to sustained improvement.

    5S, kanban and Kaizen build practical capability

    Export Quality and Hygiene Demands

    Dairy and medtech exporters run high-hygiene, tightly regulated lines. Poka Yoke, TPM and built-in quality help meet demanding standards while keeping throughput and reliability high.

    Poka Yoke and TPM support built-in quality

    Uneven Demand and Long Lead Times

    Variable order volumes strain scheduling and tie up stock. Pull systems, kanban and Heijunka level production and shorten lead times to customers across the supply chain.

    Pull systems and Heijunka smooth production

    Sources: Stats NZ; MBIE; ManufacturingNZ; New Zealand labour-market reports 2026.

    Lean is a practical, on-the-job capability, not a credential. Equip your people to eliminate waste and lead improvement on the floor. Start your Lean journey with Invensis Learning today.

    Your New Zealand Lean Journey

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Lean Skills Take You

    New Zealand's manufacturers are lifting output through better flow, not bigger headcount, and they value people who can lead that change. Here is the shift practical Lean training makes.

    Today

    Seen as a capable operator or engineer, but not a change leader

    After training

    Positioned for continuous improvement and production leadership roles

    Today

    Limited to executing tasks as they are currently set

    After training

    Able to redesign flow, reduce lead time and lift OEE on your line

    Today

    Improvement ideas stay informal and rarely take hold

    After training

    Confident to run waste walks, 5S and Kaizen events on the floor

    You master the Lean toolkit

    Before

    Improvement depends on firefighting and gut feel

    Now you have

    A structured Lean method for finding and removing waste

    Before

    You can spot problems but lack the tools to fix flow

    Now you have

    The tools to map value streams and design pull systems that flow

    Before

    Gains fade once an improvement project ends

    Now you have

    Standard work and Kaizen habits that hold the gains over time

    Before

    Your skills are tied to one process or one plant

    Now you have

    A transferable Lean capability valued across sectors and plants

    "The factories pulling ahead in New Zealand are the ones whose people can see waste and remove it, day after day."

    Join 50,000+ professionals who trained with Invensis Learning and made the shift.

    Sources: SalaryExpert, ERI, SEEK (New Zealand) 2026; Stats NZ.

    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 New Zealand 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 MasterA Complete Shop-Floor Toolkit

    This training builds a complete, practical toolkit for the shop floor. You leave able to identify waste, map value streams, apply 5S, design kanban pull systems, calculate OEE and lead Kaizen, all grounded in the Toyota Production System.

    The Toyota Production System and Five Lean Principles

    Understand where Lean comes from and how the five principles, identify value, map the value stream, create flow, establish pull and seek perfection, guide every improvement you make.

    Identifying the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME)

    Recognise defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilised talent, transport, inventory, motion and extra processing on a real production line, and quantify what each is costing you.

    Value Stream Mapping

    Draw a current-state map, calculate takt time, locate the bottleneck, and design a leaner future-state value stream that flows from supplier to customer.

    5S and Visual Management

    Apply Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, and use andon lights, boards and floor markings to make normal and abnormal conditions visible at a glance.

    Pull Systems, Kanban and Just-In-Time

    Move from push to pull, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and produce only what downstream demand requires, when it requires it, to cut overproduction and inventory.

    TPM and Overall Equipment Effectiveness

    Use Total Productive Maintenance to raise reliability, and calculate OEE as Availability times Performance times Quality to target the six big losses on your equipment.

    Standard Work, SMED and Heijunka

    Document standard work, cut changeover time with SMED quick changeover, and level volume and mix with Heijunka to stabilise production and smooth workload.

    Kaizen and Poka Yoke

    Lead continuous improvement, run A3 problem solving, and mistake-proof processes with Poka Yoke so quality is built in at source rather than inspected in later.

    Who Should TakeLean Manufacturing Training in New Zealand?

    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 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

    NZD 740

    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 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 New Zealand 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 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 New Zealand 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 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

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    NZD 740

    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 LearningFor Your Team's Continuous Improvement Journey

    As a leading Lean Manufacturing training company in New Zealand, Invensis Learning delivers structured, practical Lean training for individual professionals and manufacturing teams that want to eliminate waste and build a lasting culture of continuous improvement. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on tool exercises, organised courseware and flexible delivery. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan group training for your plant, you gain a professional learning experience built around real-world application and measurable improvement on the shop floor.

    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
    • Hands-on Lean tool exercises using realistic shop-floor scenarios
    • Flexible delivery through live virtual, classroom and onsite corporate formats
    • Structured, practical courseware you can apply the very next day
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    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the programme
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries
    • Course completion record from Invensis Learning on finishing the programme

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

    Lean Manufacturing in New Zealand

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    Corporate Lean ManufacturingTraining for New Zealand Teams

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    • Tailored Lean training for production, quality and maintenance teams
    • Delivered onsite, live virtual or hybrid to fit your shift patterns
    • Waste walks and 5S exercises run in your own plant
    • Role-based examples from dairy, food, medtech and machinery
    • Scalable across single sites or multi-plant operations
    • Dedicated coordination and progress tracking for groups
    • Builds a shared continuous improvement language across the business

    Manufacturers We Support

    FonterraFisher & Paykel HealthcareSilver Fern FarmsSynlaitZespriGoodman Fielder

    What Our Learners Say

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    Practical from Day One

    "The waste walk and value stream mapping exercises changed how I look at my line. Within a fortnight we had cut two clear bottlenecks and tidied the area with 5S. Everything was practical and easy to apply."

    Sam Whitcombe

    Production Team Leader

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    OEE and TPM Made Clear

    "Finally understood how to calculate OEE properly and use it to target the six big losses. The trainer used real manufacturing examples throughout, which made the TPM and kanban sessions click for me."

    Aroha Ngata

    Manufacturing Engineer

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    Great Start in Lean

    "I came in with no Lean background and left able to run a Kaizen event and design a simple pull system. The hands-on activities and the DOWNTIME framework gave me real confidence on the floor."

    Daniel Foster

    Continuous Improvement Coordinator

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    A Shared Language Across the Plant

    "We ran this onsite for a cross-functional team and it gave everyone a shared Lean language. Operators, engineers and maintenance now use the same tools, and our 5S and daily Kaizen have genuinely stuck."

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    Operations Director, Dairy Processing

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    Tailored and High Impact

    "The corporate programme was tailored to our production environment. Standard work and SMED reduced our changeover time noticeably, and the team left with a clear improvement roadmap. Excellent coordination throughout."

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    Plant Manager, Medical Devices

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

    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day programme that teaches teams how to identify and eliminate waste from a production system so more work adds value for the customer. It covers the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, 5S, value stream mapping, kanban, TPM and Kaizen.

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    What is Lean Manufacturing Training?

    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day programme that teaches teams how to identify and eliminate waste from a production system so more work adds value for the customer. It covers the Toyota Production System, the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, 5S, value stream mapping, kanban, TPM and Kaizen.

    Who should attend this Lean course?

    The course suits production and manufacturing managers, engineers, supervisors, team leaders, and quality and maintenance professionals. Anyone working in or responsible for a manufacturing or production operation in New Zealand will benefit, regardless of prior Lean experience.

    Is learning Lean worth it for my career in New Zealand?

    Yes. As manufacturers lift output through better flow rather than added headcount, people who can remove waste are in demand across dairy, food, medtech and machinery plants. Lean skills map to roles from Continuous Improvement Specialist to Manufacturing Manager. Talk to a learning advisor about your goals.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to join?

    No. There are no prerequisites. The tools are introduced from first principles and applied to realistic shop-floor scenarios, so beginners and experienced professionals both gain practical, usable skills during the programme.

    How long is the Lean Manufacturing course?

    The course runs for one day, a total of eight hours. It covers the full Lean toolkit, from the Toyota Production System and the eight wastes through value stream mapping, 5S, kanban, TPM, OEE, standard work and Kaizen, with hands-on exercises throughout.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean Manufacturing Training cost in New Zealand?

    Pricing varies by delivery format, group size and whether the training is public or onsite, so a fee is available on request. Contact us for a tailored quote in NZD for individuals or teams.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led training across all Lean modules, hands-on tool exercises, course materials and templates, learner support, and a course completion record from Invensis Learning. Request a quote to confirm the inclusions for your chosen format.

    Do you offer group or corporate discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for production, quality and maintenance teams. Ask about corporate and group rates for your plant.

    What payment options are available?

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

    Are there any exam or credential fees to pay?

    No. This is a practical skills course with no examination and no external credential, so there are no separate exam or credential fees. You pay only the training fee for your chosen format.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for this course?

    No. This is a practical skills programme with no examination. Learning is reinforced through hands-on Lean tool exercises, waste identification activities, real manufacturing case examples and team discussion throughout the day.

    Will I receive anything on completing the training?

    Yes. You receive a certificate of completion from Invensis Learning after finishing the one-day programme. It records your attendance and the Lean skills covered; it is not an external credential or qualification.

    How is learning checked during the day?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead, you apply the tools directly through exercises such as a waste walk, value stream data collection, a 5S assessment, OEE calculation and kanban sizing, so you practise each skill as you learn it.

    Does this training lead to a formal qualification?

    No. The course builds practical workplace capability rather than a formal qualification. The skills you gain in waste elimination, flow, 5S and Kaizen are immediately applicable and do not expire or require renewal.

    How will I apply what I learn at work?

    You leave able to run waste walks, map a value stream, set up 5S, design a simple kanban loop, calculate OEE and lead Kaizen improvements. The tools apply directly to your own production line from the next day.

    Course Content

    What topics does the Lean course cover?

    The programme covers Lean foundations and the Toyota Production System, the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), value stream mapping, 5S and visual management, pull systems and kanban, Just-in-Time, TPM and OEE, standard work, SMED, Heijunka, Poka Yoke and building a Lean culture.

    What Lean tools will I learn to use?

    You will practise value stream mapping, 5S, kanban, OEE calculation, standard work, SMED quick changeover and A3 problem solving, among others. Each tool is taught through a hands-on exercise using realistic manufacturing scenarios.

    Are there hands-on exercises?

    Yes. Hands-on activities run throughout the day, including a Gemba-based waste walk, value stream data collection, a 5S workplace assessment, an OEE calculation and a kanban quantity exercise, so you apply every concept as you go.

    Is the course based on the Toyota Production System?

    Yes. The training is grounded in the Toyota Production System developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo, including its two pillars of Just-in-Time and Jidoka, and the five Lean principles that guide every improvement.

    What materials are provided?

    You receive structured course materials, worked manufacturing examples, and downloadable templates and reference guides for the Lean tools covered, so you can apply value stream mapping, 5S, OEE and kanban in your own plant.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in the Lean Manufacturing course?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format and complete payment, and you will receive access to the schedule, course materials and learning resources. See upcoming batches to get started.

    What delivery formats are available in New Zealand?

    The training is available as online (live virtual) instructor-led training, in-person classroom sessions, and customised onsite corporate delivery. Choose the format that best fits your schedule and team.

    Can this be delivered onsite for my team?

    Yes. Onsite corporate delivery lets a whole production team train together and apply the waste identification and Lean tool exercises to your own plant. Ask about onsite group training and a tailored quote.

    How soon can I start?

    New public batches run regularly in live virtual and classroom formats, and onsite sessions are scheduled to suit your team's availability. View the upcoming schedules or talk to an advisor to find a start date that works.

    What is the reschedule or cancellation policy?

    Rescheduling and cancellations are handled per our published policy, and selected plans allow you to move to another batch. Contact our team for the details that apply to your enrolment.