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
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
Mark Loscudo
Technical Specialist
Expertise:
Strategic Planning and Policy Deployment
Shopfloor Management
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Management
New Product Development
Model lines
Toyota Production System (TPS) Principles
Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Economics from Kent State University
Master’s in business administration from University of Toledo
Certificate in Executive Management from Harvard University
Specialized Skills:
Quality Systems Management
Gemba Walks
Visual Systems
5S
Process Improvement
Gap Analysis
Problem Solving
Kanban / Pull Systems
Value Stream Mapping
Standardized Work
Supply Chain Optimization
FMEA
With more than 30 years of operations experience, I have learned that Continuous Improvement is the key to long-term operational success. By collaborating with organizations to identify and eliminate wastes, they can improve workflow and processes which strengthens safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
I have worked in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, printing, and consumer goods. This diversity of experience granted me a unique perspective and the ability to help a wide range of manufactures improve their operations and meet their strategic objectives.
Leading both large and small organizations, understanding both the horizontal and vertical dynamics of organizations, and applying lean principles, systems, and tools have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to successfully guide organizations in their lean transformation.
At IMEC, I am pleased to partner with Illinois manufacturers to help them succeed and prosper through operational excellence and build global competitiveness.
Matt Paison
Technical Specialist
Expertise:
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement
Full P&L and Multi-Site Operations Management
Problem Solving Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt
Business Growth and Strategy
Employee Training and Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Talent Management and Employee Engagement
ISO and IATF Internal Auditing and Compliance
Quality and Safety Systems
Experience leading Union and Non-Unionized workforces
Specialized Skills:
Standard Work
Lean Daily Management
Plant Layout
Quick Changeover
Problem Solving
Value Stream Mapping
5S
Visual Management Systems
FMEA
Plant Layout Optimization
Automation Evaluations
Waste Elimination
Based in Chicago’s Western Suburbs, I bring over 25 years of experience in leadership, engineering, and operational excellence, specializing in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies. Throughout my career, I have focused on optimizing people, processes, and products to deliver sustainable business results. With a career starting as a machine operator with ascension to senior leadership roles, I have successfully led transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency, enhance business growth, and foster employee development.
In my current role, I lead operations with a strong emphasis on Lean methodologies, delivering cost savings, improving quality, and empowering teams to meet organizational goals. I work closely with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhance productivity, and build a culture of continuous improvement. By leveraging my extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and team leadership, I help organizations maximize their potential and achieve long-term success.
