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    Overview

    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    Who Can Take

    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training and Why It Matters in Zambia

    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?

    The Real Gains You Take Back to the Shop Floor

    Of Learning Lean the Practical Way

    Who Should Take Lean Manufacturing Training in Zambia?

    • 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 Takes Your Career in Zambia

    Why Factory Floors Want Lean

    Lean capability is becoming a practical differentiator on Zambia's factory floors. As agro-processing, cement, food and beverage and FMCG manufacturers scale up under the Multi-Facility Economic Zones and the national value-addition agenda, employers such as Zambeef, Trade Kings, Lafarge and Dangote need supervisors and engineers who can remove waste and lift output. The skill you gain through Lean Manufacturing training maps to roles from Production Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer up to Production Manager, Operations Manager and Plant Manager, and here is what the market is telling us right now.

    The Market Pressures Making Lean Skills Valuable in Zambia

    Lean is more than a toolkit. It is a way to get more from the plant you already run. Join Zambian production teams turning waste into capacity and cost into value. Start your Lean journey today.

    Your Zambia Lean Transformation

    Where You Stand Today,

    And Where Lean Skills Take You Next

    Zambia's manufacturers are being pushed to add value locally and compete across the region, and they increasingly separate teams that can run Lean from those that cannot. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: PayScale, Paylab and Glassdoor (Zambia) 2026; UNIDO Zambia Industrial Diagnostic Study.

    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 Zambia 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 Be Able to Apply

    From Waste Walks to Kaizen on the Shop Floor

    This programme is built around the practical Lean manufacturing toolkit. By the end of the day you can walk a production area, identify waste, apply the right Lean tool and lead a focused improvement, from 5S and value stream mapping through kanban, TPM and Kaizen.

    Identify and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Learn to spot the eight wastes (DOWNTIME) on a real production line, run a structured waste walk at the Gemba, and quantify waste so you can prioritise what to fix first. This is the starting point of every Lean improvement.

    Map the Value Stream

    Build current-state value stream maps that expose lead time, cycle time, inventory and push-versus-pull flow, then design a leaner future state. You leave able to read a value stream and target the real bottleneck.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain to create a clean, organised, visual workplace, and run a 5S audit. You see how 5S improves safety, quality and productivity and lays the foundation for other Lean tools.

    Design Pull Systems and Kanban

    Understand push versus pull production, how kanban signals control flow, and how to size a supermarket and calculate the number of kanban cards. You learn how Just-in-Time cuts overproduction, the worst of the wastes.

    Raise Equipment Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Apply Total Productive Maintenance and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness as Availability times Performance times Quality. You learn to attack the six big losses and move from reactive to preventive maintenance.

    Standardise Work and Lead Kaizen

    Write standard work, apply SMED to cut changeover time and Heijunka to level production, and use A3 problem solving to lead Kaizen. You leave ready to build a continuous improvement culture on the shop floor.

    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 Zambia 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 Zambia that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise Lean practices, and support workforce development through customised Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

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

    Lean Manufacturing Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customised learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practise and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

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

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

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practise assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

    Starts from

    ZMW 6110

    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 in Zambia

    Practical Lean from Practitioners

    As a trusted Lean Manufacturing training company, Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Lean training for individual professionals and manufacturing teams across Zambia. Our programmes combine experienced Lean practitioners, hands-on exercises, well-structured courseware and learner-focused support, so participants leave able to apply the tools, not just recall them. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider with a global delivery footprint that includes Zambia, we bring consistent quality and local relevance. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your plant, you get a professional experience built around real-world application and measurable improvement.

    • Experienced trainers with real manufacturing and Lean practitioner backgrounds
    • Practical, hands-on delivery with waste walks and shop-floor exercises
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and corporate on-site training
    • Structured, easy-to-follow courseware and downloadable Lean templates
    • Content grounded in the Toyota Production System and proven Lean tools
    • Customised on-site sessions that use your own plant as the case study
    • Dedicated learner support before, during and after the programme
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across many industries and regions

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in Zambia

    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 Zambia

    Radisson Blu, 19029, Great East Road, Kalundu, Lusaka, Lusaka District, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    Lean Manufacturing Training Location in Zambia

    Taj Pamodzi Hotel Lusaka, Zambia

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    Corporate Lean Training for Your Teams

    Upskill a Whole Plant

    • Suitable for a single line, a department or a whole plant
    • Flexible delivery through on-site, live virtual or blended formats
    • Schedules built around shift patterns and production availability
    • Sessions that use your own plant and processes as the case study
    • Trainers with hands-on manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
    • Waste walks, 5S and OEE exercises run on your actual shop floor
    • Dedicated coordination and support for group training programmes

    Trusted by Leading Enterprises in Zambia

    ZambeefTrade KingsLafarge ZambiaDangote CementZambian BreweriesNational Milling

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    Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills programme that teaches you to eliminate waste and improve production flow using the Toyota Production System. It is designed for production managers, manufacturing and industrial engineers, supervisors, quality and maintenance professionals, and continuous improvement coordinators in Zambia's manufacturing sector.