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Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Belleville

May 22

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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SWIC (Southwestern Illinois College)
2500 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
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Camryn Tunney

ctunney@imec.org
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE LEAN OVERVIEW WITH SIMULATION?

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: $350 per person

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 may result in up to 50% of the invoiced attendance fee.

Presenter

Jeremy Smith

IMEC Technical Specialist

With more than 10 years of manufacturing experience in complex automotive electronics, I have gained a variety of skills and knowledge that I use to enable success. My experience working with and on teams across business divisions in multiple countries has broadened my perspective on how to achieve goals and coach teams toward success. My goal is to apply the right tools in the right way at the right time to enable that success.

By viewing manufacturing through a value stream lens, my expertise in leadership, continuous improvement, productivity management, zero defects culture, visual management, total productive maintenance, supplier management, and logistics provides a large “toolbox” of systems and approaches. Through experience and data analysis, I help manufacturers apply these tools in a way that maximizes the return on investment and ensures sustainability.

Jesse Brady

Technical Specialist

Born and raised in Central Illinois, I take great pride in the ability to help manufacturers improve their operational efficiencies. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries and environments from metals and plastics to electronics recycling. I’ve developed a strong background in quality, safety, and continuous improvement. My past roles range from sales, sourcing, and operations & maintenance under wide range of Management Systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 50001.

I am passionate about consistently producing the best quality of service while always remaining positive, organized and ready to solve complex issues to improve performance. My diverse professional background grants me a unique perspective as to how management systems impact all processes within a company. At IMEC, I get to use my expertise and leverage a multitude of resources to help Illinois manufacturers create and sustain a competitive advantage.

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