University at Buffalo - The State University of New York

This certification program, for professionals whose role requires mid-level expertise of Lean tools, begins with an introductory session and continues with specific Lean tools. The Lean tools culminate with “The Kaizen Event,” which utilizes a variety of tools to implement a continual improvement project. All sessions are packed with a mix of theory and practice. Candidates will be challenged to apply the theory they have learned in practical exercises drawn from the instructor’s experience in implementing Lean, and will be exposed to the challenges faced during actual Lean implementations. They will learn about using metrics to measure improvements and how these metrics need to tie into the organization’s bottom line. The final session will include a complete program review and project progress report-out. Specific Lean tools covered include: Value Stream Mapping Work Place Organization Visual Control 5-S Flow Mistake Proofing/Error Proofing/Poke Yoke Set-up Reduction/Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Standardized Work Kanban/Pull Systems and Employee Empowerment Candidates will also be encouraged to discuss real-time situations from their workplace, as related to topics covered. Certification requires passing a final exam and completing an acceptable Lean project. Prerequisite: None Additional Mentoring Hours: Our experience indicates that project success is directly correlated with the level of internal expertise and support. As a result, we are offering a special package including the Certified Lean Professional Course with an additional eight hours of one-on-one mentoring with the instructor. Extra mentoring hours are invaluable to candidates who may be lacking internal support and/or guidance within their organizations. Mentoring can take place onsite at your location or at another venue. Please contact Kerry Lynch at 716-645-8840 or klynch4@buffalo.edu if you have any questions or would like to take advantage of this offer.