Course Infromation

Lean Thinking Tools – 5s, Single Minute Exchange of Dies and Mistake Proofing

 

WHAT ARE LEAN THINKING TOOLS

Lean thinking tools are methodologies and techniques focused at eliminating waste from business processes. As a result, an organisation can increase its productivity, cost effectiveness while delivering product right the first time every time. Three tools within lean include, 5S, Single Minute Exchange of Dies(SMED) and Mistake Proofing. 5s is a foundation of lean. It focuses on standardising the workplace creating a positive customer perception, while simplifying work practices. Single Minute Exchange of Dies(SMED)

           
Figure 1a Standardised Work Chart          

PROGRAM AIM

The aim of this program is to provide the knowledge and skills to plan, execute and follow up a 5s event, SMED event resulting in fast, effective results in a short focused timeframe.  

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is aimed at personnel who are involved in continuous improvement of processes. It is applicable to both personnel leading the change event or key personnel involved in making changes happen.

PRE REQUISITES           This course assumes little to no experience of lean.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Plan, execute and manage a 5S event

2. Plan, execute and manage a SMED event

3. Implement mistake proofing into the improvement events.

 

PROGRAM SYLLABUS

Session 1 Lean concepts, seven sources of waste and visual factory

Session 2 What is 5s?

Session 3 Planning, executing and managing a 5S event

Session 4 What is SMED and its benefits

Session 5 Planning, executing and managing a SMED event

Session 6 Mistake proofing – what is it and how is implemented in 5s and SMED evetns

Session 7 Assessment of Learning

 

ASSESSMENT

On completion of training, trainees will complete a short multiple choice exam.

 

ABOUT THE TRAINER

The trainer for this course is Maria Ryan, who is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Level 6 FETAC certified trainer. Maria has 15 years industrial experience within the Aerospace, Chemical, Medical Device and Pharmaceutical environments. Within these industries, she has worked in varying roles including Design and Manufacturing Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, Continuous Improvement Manager, Quality Manager and Process Excellence Leader. On completion of training, trainees are motivated to apply learning on return to the workplace. This is achieved through practical application of tools coupled with Maria’s high energy and passion for superior performance.

 

INCLUDED IN THE COST

1.         Certificate of Attendance and Assessment

2.         Venue, Refreshments and Lunch

3.         Comprehensive Notes and Reference Material

4.         Supply of SMED and 5s templates and training event material

 

CONTACT DETAILS

Contact Name: Maria Ryan, Training Course Manager
Mobile:             +353 87 6226899
e-mail:             
maria.ryan@crystalbusinesssolutions.ie

Website:           www.crystalbusinesssolutions.ie

Registration:      Training Registration Form

 

PROGRAM DURATION       1 day

PROGRAM COST                 €280.00 per person (Group rates available)