The Jacksonville Lean Consortium (‘LeanJax”) is excited to announce the fourth edition of our Lean practitioner certification training series, now starting June 17!

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

Lean Practitioner Certification Training Objectives

By participating in our Lean practitioner certification training series, attendees 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 training features a learn-by-doing approach that includes:

27 hours of active, in-person classroom instruction
Applicable case studies and hands-on learning exercises

6 hours of coaching sessions and multiple site visits/Gemba walks at the participant’s facility.
Tailored homework assignments on the Lean principles, 6S workplace organization, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, and A3 problem solving
Access to all course materials and LeanJax’s standard work library
Lean practitioner certification examination
Project report-out
Collaboration opportunities with fellow attendees.

Certified Lean Practitioners

· Are passionate for continuous improvement.

· Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Lean practitioner body of knowledge: 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 six (6) live training modules, coaching sessions, corresponding homework assignments, and value stream mapping/A3 project report-out.

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

· Achieve measurable results for their organizations.

Benefits for Participants

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

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

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

· Collaborate on Lean improvements with and learn from a talented class of your peers.

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.

Lean Practitioner Certification Training Series Schedule

All in-person classes will be conducted live at FCMA (1615 Huffingham Rd, Suite 2, Jacksonville, Florida 32216) from 8:00 AM – Noon (The training series can be offered virtually by request and participants will be able to access a video of each training module on the course portal.)

1. Zoom Kickoff Event—June 17

2. Introduction to Lean Manufacturing-June 30

3. 8 Wastes and Bright Ideas Suggestion System—July 15

4. 6S Workplace Organization—July 29

5. Visual Management Systems and Error Proofing-August 12

6. Value Stream Mapping—August 26

7. A3 Problem Solving—September 9

8. Project Report-Out and Graduation—TBD, October

Past Participants

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

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

Testimonials

“Thank you, James. I learned a lot from this training. I look forward to continuing my project under these lean principles. My biggest takeaway was the importance of going to the Gemba to show the employees that you care about them and their work, while also enabling them to contribute and grow.”

· Thomas Rodrigues, Commercial Metals Company

“I’ve received Lean training before, but wanted to let you know that this program is the most informative and beneficial Lean training I’ve ever participated in. The training has helped me make sustainable improvements to my processes as a warehouse manager and logistics specialist.”

· Tony Brown, BAE Systems

“Thank you for the great training! Lean Thinking’s Blame the process, not the people mindset resonates with me. I now quote this every time I see an opportunity for improvement. I learned that focusing on eliminating waste, workplace organization, and visual standard work are the answer to the question: “We want to do it (Lean) but how do I get started?” Then you have to Sustain:Always seek ways to continuously improve, never accept the status quo as good enough.”

· Bill Holmes, Seal Shield

Registration Process

Registration opens on May 19th on FCMA’s website.

Cost

For FCMA Members

The cost for attendees from FCMA member organizations is $2,250 per participant.
For Non-FCMA Members
The cost is $2,950 per participant.

For More Information

Please reach out to the instructor James Bussell at (904) 742-2547 and james@leanjax.org for more information on how you or your employees can benefit from participating in this training series.

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Lean Practitioner Certification Training Begins June 17!

The Jacksonville Lean Consortium (‘LeanJax”) is excited to announce the fourth edition of our Lean practitioner certification training series, now starting June 17!

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

Lean Practitioner Certification Training Objectives

By participating in our Lean practitioner certification training series, attendees 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 training features a learn-by-doing approach that includes:

27 hours of active, in-person classroom instruction

Applicable case studies and hands-on learning exercises

6 hours of coaching sessions and multiple site visits/Gemba walks at the participant’s facility.

Tailored homework assignments on the Lean principles, 6S workplace organization, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping, and A3 problem solving

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

Lean practitioner certification examination

Project report-out

Collaboration opportunities with fellow attendees.

Certified Lean Practitioners

· Are passionate for continuous improvement.

· Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Lean practitioner body of knowledge: 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 six (6) live training modules, coaching sessions, corresponding homework assignments, and value stream mapping/A3 project report-out.

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

· Achieve measurable results for their organizations.

Benefits for Participants

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

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

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

· Collaborate on Lean improvements with and learn from a talented class of your peers.

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.

Lean Practitioner Certification Training Series Schedule

All in-person classes will be conducted live at FCMA (1615 Huffingham Rd, Suite 2, Jacksonville, Florida 32216) from 8:00 AM – Noon (The training series can be offered virtually by request and participants will be able to access a video of each training module on the course portal.)

1. Zoom Kickoff Event—June 17

2. Introduction to Lean Manufacturing-June 30

3. 8 Wastes and Bright Ideas Suggestion System—July 15

4. 6S Workplace Organization—July 29

5. Visual Management Systems and Error Proofing-August 12

6. Value Stream Mapping—August 26

7. A3 Problem Solving—September 9

8. Project Report-Out and Graduation—TBD, October

Past Participants

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

BAE Systems

Coastal Shower Doors

Commercial Metals Company

Fincantieri Marine Systems

ITEL Labs

Q-PAC

Rulon International

Seal Shield

Soler & Palau Ventilation Systems

US Gypsum

Testimonials

· Thomas Rodrigues, Commercial Metals Company

“I’ve received Lean training before, but wanted to let you know that this program is the most informative and beneficial Lean training I’ve ever participated in. The training has helped me make sustainable improvements to my processes as a warehouse manager and logistics specialist.”

· Tony Brown, BAE Systems

· Bill Holmes, Seal Shield

Registration Process

Registration opens on May 19th on FCMA’s website.

Cost

For FCMA Members

The cost for attendees from FCMA member organizations is $2,250 per participant.

For Non-FCMA Members

The cost is $2,950 per participant.

For More Information

Please reach out to the instructor James Bussell at (904) 742-2547 and james@leanjax.org for more information on how you or your employees can benefit from participating in this training series.