Senior Lean Practitioner Certification

Lean the skills to coach others through the problem solving process

THIS CERTIFICATION Will help you

  • Effectively coach others
  • Engage people in problem solving
  • Achieve higher levels of performance
  • Develop more problem solvers

“Before attending, my biggest problem was getting buy in and applying lean tools throughout our plant. Now I know how to ask the right questions, and listen for what is happening. I’ll apply the learnings from today by asking the right questions, and not beginning with the solution already in mind, but by getting the right facts using a scientific approach to solving problems. ”

Page Townsend, CI Leader

“In this certification, you will learn to coach others through the problem-solving process consequently helping your whole team make improvements. This will transform your company from one that starts and stops improvement programs to one where continuous improvement is part of the culture.”

Kirby Sneen, President, Manufacturers Alliance

THIS CERTIFICATION INCLUDES

6 EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS + A PROJECT, TESTS & COACHING

Managing for Daily Improvement

Leaders Standard Work

Gemba Walks

Toyota Kata Coaching

Daily Accountability with Tiered Huddles

Gaining Buy-In for Lean

+ PROJECTS, TESTS, AND COACHING

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MEET A FEW OF OUR

EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS

Sam Wagner

Sam Wagner has led continuous improvement, quality, and manufacturing teams in the Aerospace, Construction, and Plastics industries for more than 20 years.

Michael Muilenburg

Michael Muilenburg, is the Director of Operational Technology and Strategic Planning for the Film and Materials, Technology, and Engineering division at 3M.

Didier Rabino

Didier Rabino brings 30 years of Lean experience. He currently serves as Client Advisor for Value Capture, guiding the Lean transformation of major healthcare organizations.

Matt Kanz

Matt Kanz is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Jack Link’s Protein Snacks. He supports a global network of locations, feeding team members wild side through sustainable change.

Ron Mrocek

Ron Mrocek is the Director of Operations for the nVent Anoka facility. He has held positions in Lean, Materials and Operations with over 18 years of Lean Manufacturing experience.

THE PROCESS TO BECOME CERTIFIED

  • Step 1

    Enroll in Certification

  • Step 2

    Complete training

  • Step 3

    Apply what you learn

  • Step 4

    Get Better Results

Select a format then

Enroll in a Certification

Live Online

Starts TBA
Members $2,550
Non-members $2,950

In-Person

Starts November 22nd, 2022
Members $2,550
Non-members $2,950

Custom

We customize training to fit your workforce needs, timeline, and improvement plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time commitment for the certification?
Workshops, project, and final presentation may be completed in 6-8 months

Who is this certification for?
Plant Managers, Department managers, Operations Managers, and Lean Managers

What happens if I miss a class?
We recommend attending the next available workshop

What types of projects will participants complete?
Click here to view a real-world project

 

 

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