The first step in making an operational transformation is developing Change Agents to drive this initiative. These Change Agents are called Lean Experts.
This training will equip participants with the practical knowledge on how to introduce Lean initiatives to the shopfloor. It takes participants through in detail the philosophies, principles and techniques of Lean. In addition, participants are also taught the details of initiating continuous improvement projects, project management and how to deal with implementation and change issues.
How will I benefit?
Upon completion of the programme, participants would be able to:
- Lead and manage Lean improvement projects
- Explain Lean principles and techniques
- Apply relevant Lean techniques to eliminate wasteful practices
- Establish key performance metrics to monitor progress and results attained.
Who should attend?
Managers, Engineers, Maintenance and Production Professionals and personnel responsible for production capacities, flexibility and responsiveness to meet demand.
What will I learn?
Flight 1 – 5 days
- Introduction to the Lean Expert Program
- An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
- Value Stream Improvement
- Understanding 5S Principles (this is a compulsory e-Learning module to be completed by the participant in his/her own time within 30 days of course confirmation)
- Work Engineering for Smooth Flow Manufacturing
- Lean Project Management
- Back At Work Tasks Discussion 1
- Flight 1 Lean Knowledge Assesment (Quiz)
Flight 2 – 5 days
- Review Back At Work Tasks 1
- Training Within Industry : The Foundations of Lean
- Quick Changeover for Operational Flexibility and Responsiveness
- Total Productive Maintenance : Key to Production Effectiveness
- Zero Defect through Poka Yoke
- Back At Work Tasks Discussion 2
Flight 2 Lean Knowledge Assessment (Quiz and Value Stream Mapping & Analysis)
What's included?
Lean Expert Completion Requirements
To be awarded with the Lean Expert Training Certificate (Certificate of Attendance), the Participant shall complete the Lean Expert classroom training with a minimum attendance of 80% per phase.
In addition to the above attendance requirement, to be awarded with the Certified Lean Expert Certificate (Certificate of Successful Completion), the Candidate shall need to pass the exams at the end of each training phase with a minimum rating of 70% and to demonstrate the ability in applying the Lean methodology through:
- Completion of 1 (one) Lean project;
- Completion of final report of the said project and reviewed by BSI’s panel of assessors;
- Project savings/ benefits of Php 250,000 annualised was achieved, validated, and endorsed by the Finance/ Senior Management of the Candidate’s organisation, as real gains; and
- Each Lean Expert Candidate shall be given a validity of 6 to 8 months from last day of classroom training, to complete the Lean project.
Project Review Requirements
All projects shall be submitted within 6 to 8 months after the last day of classroom training.
The final report of project shall be in Word format converted to a .pdf format; and a Powerpoint format converted to a .pdf format and reviewed by BSI’s panel of assessors. The Powerpoint file simplifies the Participant’s project reporting at his/her organisation’s workplace because this pulls from the Word format’s numerous, detailed progress reports, and extensive background analyses. This condenses and visually communicates to his/her project proponents using graphs, charts, and succinct bullet points. Both reports converted in .pdf format shall be submitted to BSI for review and approval.
A Candidate is disqualified to be certified if the project is submitted beyond the due date. However, an overdue project is subject for justification and BSI approval. Once approved, Candidates shall sit in and pay the corresponding fee of a BSI Lean Expert Public Training class they need a review on (a minimum of one day) or a project review fee of Php 5,000 shall be required from the Candidates.
Recertification Requirements
- BSI requires Certified Professionals to recertify once every three (3) years to ensure that the same level of knowledge and skills are demonstrated and maintained.
- Certified Professionals must submit a completed project at the end of the 3-year recertification period.
- Projects shall have the same requirements and fees as stated in this Policy.
- There is a 6-month grace period after the recertification date. If one does not recertify within this grace period – the certification will expire/decertify and he/she needs to re-sit in all the exams required in his/her certification in addition to the project he/she has to submit.
