The Jacksonville Lean Consortium is excited to announce the third edition of our Lean practitioner certification series, now starting February 23!

We are offering this program through our partner, First Coast Manufacturers Association’s (“FCMA”) Leadership Academy.

Program Objectives

By participating in this Lean practitioner certification program, participants will learn how to implement the production system that first revolutionized the manufacturing industry, before becoming the go-to improvement strategy for organizations across all sectors around the world.
Our Lean practitioner certification is geared toward manufacturing production and support employees.

The program features a learn-by-doing approach that includes:
27 hours of live classroom instruction
Applicable case studies and hands-on learning exercises
6 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions
Multiple site visits
Tailored assignments
Access to all course materials and LeanJax’s standard work library
Lean practitioner certification examination

Certified Lean Practitioners

Are passionate for continuous improvement and possess a healthy dissatisfaction for how work is currently done.
Demonstrate a clear understanding Lean principles, culture, concepts, methods, and tools.
Tactically solve problems and implement Lean improvements within a work cell, work group, and/or value stream.
Complete the seven (7) training modules, corresponding homework assignments, and value stream mapping project report-out.
Score 80% or higher on open-book Lean Practitioner Certification Examination.
Achieve measurable results for their organizations.

Program Benefits for Participants

Earn Lean practitioner certification, a respected credential that promotes career advancement.
Learn how to leverage the key components of the Lean operating system to maximize customer value, eliminate waste, improve key processes, solve problems, and achieve compelling results.

Develop the capability and skills to lead effective Lean improvement events and drive positive organizational change.

Receive helpful resources, tailored coaching, and continuous feedback from experienced Lean practitioners.
Collaborate with and learn from a talented class of your peers.

Program Benefits for Organizations

Gain the internal capability to successfully launch or accelerate your organization’s Lean journey.
Leverage adept problem solvers to improve key work processes and achieve tangible, compelling results in cost, delivery, quality, and safety.
Seamlessly transfer actionable knowledge of the Lean system, mindset, and methods between workers throughout your enterprise.
Gain a competitive advantage and receive robust ROI by having participants complete impactful projects aligned with your organization’s direction and future goals.

Program Schedule

All in-person classes will be conducted at FCMA (1615 Huffingham Rd, Suite 2, Jacksonville, Florida 32216) from 8:00 AM – Noon (The program can be offered virtually by request.)

Kickoff Event—Virtual Zoom Meeting w/ Students and Supervisors—February 23
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing—March 4
8 Wastes and Bright Ideas Suggestion System—March 18
6S Workplace Organization—April 1
Visual Management Systems and Error Proofing—April 11
Value Stream Mapping—April 22
A3 Problem Solving—May 9
Project Report-Out and Graduation—May 20

Past Participants

Our first two sessions have includes attendees from the following companies:

BAE Systems
Coastal Shower Doors
Commercial Metals Company
Fincantieri Marine Systems
Q-PAC
Rulon International
Seal Shield
Soler & Palau Ventilation Systems
US Gypsum

Registration Process

FCMA is handling the registration process. You can register here.
The cost for FCMA Member organizations is $2,250 per participant.

For Non-FCMA Members

This certification is also open to individuals from companies that do not belong to FCMA.
The cost is $2,950 per participant.
Please reach out to James Bussell at 904-742-2547 and leansupport@leanjax.org for more information on how you or your employees can benefit from participating in this program.

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Lean Practitioner Certification Training Beginning February 23!

The Jacksonville Lean Consortium is excited to announce the third edition of our Lean practitioner certification series, now starting February 23!

We are offering this program through our partner, First Coast Manufacturers Association’s (“FCMA”) Leadership Academy.

Program Objectives

By participating in this Lean practitioner certification program, participants will learn how to implement the production system that first revolutionized the manufacturing industry, before becoming the go-to improvement strategy for organizations across all sectors around the world.

Our Lean practitioner certification is geared toward manufacturing production and support employees.

The program features a learn-by-doing approach that includes:

27 hours of live classroom instruction

Applicable case studies and hands-on learning exercises

6 hours of one-on-one coaching sessions

Multiple site visits

Tailored assignments

Access to all course materials and LeanJax’s standard work library

Lean practitioner certification examination

Certified Lean Practitioners

Are passionate for continuous improvement and possess a healthy dissatisfaction for how work is currently done.

Demonstrate a clear understanding Lean principles, culture, concepts, methods, and tools.

Tactically solve problems and implement Lean improvements within a work cell, work group, and/or value stream.

Complete the seven (7) training modules, corresponding homework assignments, and value stream mapping project report-out.

Score 80% or higher on open-book Lean Practitioner Certification Examination.

Achieve measurable results for their organizations.

Program Benefits for Participants

Earn Lean practitioner certification, a respected credential that promotes career advancement.

Learn how to leverage the key components of the Lean operating system to maximize customer value, eliminate waste, improve key processes, solve problems, and achieve compelling results.

Develop the capability and skills to lead effective Lean improvement events and drive positive organizational change.

Receive helpful resources, tailored coaching, and continuous feedback from experienced Lean practitioners.

Collaborate with and learn from a talented class of your peers.

Program Benefits for Organizations

Gain the internal capability to successfully launch or accelerate your organization’s Lean journey.

Leverage adept problem solvers to improve key work processes and achieve tangible, compelling results in cost, delivery, quality, and safety.

Seamlessly transfer actionable knowledge of the Lean system, mindset, and methods between workers throughout your enterprise.

Gain a competitive advantage and receive robust ROI by having participants complete impactful projects aligned with your organization’s direction and future goals.

Program Schedule

All in-person classes will be conducted at FCMA (1615 Huffingham Rd, Suite 2, Jacksonville, Florida 32216) from 8:00 AM – Noon (The program can be offered virtually by request.)

Kickoff Event—Virtual Zoom Meeting w/ Students and Supervisors—February 23

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing—March 4

8 Wastes and Bright Ideas Suggestion System—March 18

6S Workplace Organization—April 1

Visual Management Systems and Error Proofing—April 11

Value Stream Mapping—April 22

A3 Problem Solving—May 9

Project Report-Out and Graduation—May 20

Past Participants

Our first two sessions have includes attendees from the following companies:

BAE Systems

Coastal Shower Doors

Commercial Metals Company

Fincantieri Marine Systems

Q-PAC

Rulon International

Seal Shield

Soler & Palau Ventilation Systems

US Gypsum

Registration Process

FCMA is handling the registration process. You can register here.

The cost for FCMA Member organizations is $2,250 per participant.

For Non-FCMA Members

This certification is also open to individuals from companies that do not belong to FCMA.

The cost is $2,950 per participant.

Please reach out to James Bussell at 904-742-2547 and leansupport@leanjax.org for more information on how you or your employees can benefit from participating in this program.