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Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Batavia

April 23

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Improve
Process
Efficiencies.

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Location

Kane County Economic Development Corporation
147 1st St,
Batavia, IL 60510
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Contact

Camryn Tunney

ctunney@imec.org
Cost of Event
$800.00
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    This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated. Participants assume the role of production workers, applying lean tools to their individual workspaces and the entire product line. This learn-do technique, over three “shifts”, illustrates cause and effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented. 

    Participants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources, cash flow, and resistance to change. 

    BENEFIT FROM HANDS-ON FACTORY SIMULATION 

    Following the Lean Manufacturing Overview and Simulation, participants will have learned several new techniques to aid you in the Lean transformation on-site. You’ll be able to: 

    • Differentiate between a “push” and a “pull” system 
    • Identify the eight (8) wastes that must be eliminated to make the manufacturing processes Lean 
    • Explain how those wastes reduce company profits 
    • Understand the functions of a Kanban system 
    • Make more effective use of the employee’s time following waste elimination 

    AGENDA 

    • 8:00 AM -Traditional Manufacturing & 8 Wastes 
    • 9:00AM – Round 1 – Traditional Manufacturing Simulation Workplace Organization (5S) 
    • 10:00AM – 5S System, Visual Controls, Standardized Work, Plant Layout, Point of Use Storage, Batch Size Reduction, Quick Changeover 
    • 11:30AM – Round 2 – Applying Basic Lean Tools 
    • 12:00PM – Break – Lunch 
    • 12:30PM – Teams, Quality at the Source, Cellular Manufacturing, Pull Systems, Total Productive Maintenance 
    • 2:00PM – Round 3 – Applying Intermediate Lean Tools 
    • 3:00PM – Wrap-up 

    Cost: $800.00 per participant  

    Upon successful completion of this class, participants will receive a certificate of completion. 

    Cancellations made within seven (7) days of the program start date, or failure to inform IMEC of cancellation will not be refunded. 

    *Event details are subject to change.

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    Presenter

    Jim Floyd

    Technical Specialist

    Jim Floyd is a continuous improvement leader at IMEC with more than 17 years of experience driving enterprise-wide lean transformations and sustainable process improvements. He partners with Illinois manufacturers to align strategy with execution, build cultures of ownership and accountability, and deliver measurable operational results.

    Jim has led lean initiatives both domestically and internationally, guiding organizations through structured strategy deployment, value stream optimization, and performance management system implementation. His facilitative approach engages leaders and front-line teams alike—ensuring improvements are embedded, sustained, and aligned to long-term business objectives.

    At IMEC, Jim helps manufacturers deploy enterprise excellence frameworks that strengthen competitiveness and accelerate growth.

    Expertise:
    Lean Enterprise Transformation

    Strategy (Policy) Deployment

    Value Stream Mapping & Kaizen Roadmaps

    5S & Workplace Organization

    Supply Chain Optimization

    KPI & Visual Management Systems

    Certifications & Credentials:
    Lean Master Black Belt

    B.S., Engineering Management – University of Illinois at Chicago

    M.Ed. – University of St. Francis

    Impact Snapshot

    34% productivity improvement

    75% reduction in WIP

    20% reduction in raw material working capital

    90% reduction in past-due orders

    67% improvement in on-time delivery

    Salvador Mendoza

    Technical Specialist

    Salvador Mendoza is a Technical Improvement Specialist at IMEC with more than 24 years of experience in OEM and contract manufacturing across healthcare, life sciences, industrial, and telecommunications sectors. He partners with Illinois manufacturers to strengthen operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, automation, and advanced process improvement strategies.

    Salvador combines deep technical expertise with hands-on implementation experience in robotics, electrical systems, and quality management. His background as an Adjunct Professor in Industrial Electricity enhances his ability to develop effective training programs and clear work instructions that improve team proficiency, compliance, and safety. Fluent in Spanish, he excels at leading diverse teams and fostering collaborative, performance-driven environments.

    At IMEC, Salvador focuses on integrating automation, reducing waste (MUDA), and implementing data-driven solutions that improve throughput and product quality.

    Expertise:
    Lean Six Sigma & DMAIC Problem Solving

    Robotic Automation & Collaborative Robotics

    Quality Management & Organizational Excellence

    Electrical Safety & NFPA-70E Compliance

    5S & Workplace Organization

    Technical Training & Workforce Development

    Certifications & Credentials:
    B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology – DeVry University

    Certified ESD Auditor & Technician

    Trained in NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Standards

    Lean Methodology Assessments

    Fluent in Spanish

    Impact Snapshot

    Achieved 25% increase in operational efficiency without adding headcount

    Reduced failure detection time by 90% through automated testing systems

    Led transition from manual processes to laser marking, improving traceability and eliminating waste

    Installed and trained teams on new product integrity testing standards internationally

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