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Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Streamline Operations, Reduce Waste, and Drive Continuous Improvement

In today’s fast-paced, competitive environment, efficiency and waste reduction are crucial for long-term success. This 6-hour, hands-on workshop equips participants with a foundational understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, essential tools, and strategies that create measurable improvements in workflows and operational performance. Through simulations and practical exercises, attendees will learn not only the theory behind Lean, but how to apply it in real-world manufacturing settings.

What You’ll Gain

  • Master Lean Principles: Understand and apply the five core principles of Lean thinking to drive continuous improvement
  • Identify and Eliminate Waste: Recognize the eight types of waste, differentiate value-added from non-value-added activities, and develop strategies to reduce inefficiencies
  • Streamline Workflow: Use value stream mapping, process analysis, and Lean tools to remove bottlenecks and optimize process flow
  • Hands-On Simulation Experience: Apply Lean techniques in a simulated environment to see their real-world impact and practice problem-solving
  • Advanced Lean Methods: Learn pull production, batch size reduction, setup reduction, TPM, and cellular flow to maximize efficiency and machine utilization

Why It Matters

Lean Manufacturing is more than a set of tools — it’s a strategic approach to improving productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction. By attending this workshop, your business will:

  • Reduce operational waste and increase efficiency
  • Improve product quality and delivery times, boosting customer satisfaction
  • Empower teams to implement practical, sustainable improvements
  • Strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills across operators, supervisors, and managers

Who Should Attend

This training program is ideal for operators and technicians, engineers and production staff, supervisors and managers, and anyone responsible for improving processes, reducing waste, or driving operational efficiency

Secure Your Spot Now

Don’t wait to eliminate waste and boost productivity. Equip your team with the tools, skills, and strategies to achieve sustainable operational excellence.

IMC’s Introduction to Lean Manufacturing is held as an open enrollment program and is also available for onsite delivery. To discuss having his training at your facility, contact IMC: info@imcpa.com | (800) 326-9467.

This training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding, contact IMC.

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Testimonials


“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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