CLEVELAND, WI–
Lakeshore Technical College and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership are offering a Lean Manufacturing Continuing Education Certificate program.

Lean Manufacturing is a set of philosophies and methodologies that can give an organization a competitive advantage by improving productivity and profitability.

The program consists of an orientation session and three training modules covering seven classes, which all must be completed to receive the certificate. All classes will be held in the Lakeshore Building at LTC’s Cleveland campus, and the total cost is $2,300.

The program orientation meeting will be held Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Wisconsin Training Room.

●Lean Manufacturing Certificate – Part I (Class #23443) will be held Jan. 30 to Feb. 27, and the fee is $1,000.

Principles of Lean Manufacturing will be held Jan. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Training Room. The course will introduce a systematic approach to eliminating waste in the manufacturing process. Participants will learn how to eliminate the eight forms of “waste,” use the 5–S approach to organization, reduce batch sizes, utilize point–of–use storage, use pull systems, implement cellular flow, implement quality at the source and involve employees.

Lean Enterprise Culture will be held Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Training Room. The course will focus on the transition from a traditional manufacturing business to a lean enterprise, including making technical changes that eliminate waste and improve the manufacturing operation as well as adopting a culture to support these improvements.

Value Stream Mapping will be held Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Manitowoc County Training Room. The course will focus on a method to visually depict material and information flow through an operation. Participants will learn the principles of the Value Stream Mapping process and create an example map.

●Lean Manufacturing Certificate – Part II (Class #23445) will be held March 26 to April 23, and the fee is $1,000.

Kaizen Principles will be held March 26 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Manitowoc County Training Room. Participants will learn how to plan and run a Kaizen Blitz in their manufacturing operations. Kaizen Blitzes are intense, highly focused continuous improvement activities and can be used to launch set–up reduction/quick changeover and cellular flow implementation projects.

5–S/Visual Workplace will be held April 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin Training Room. Participants will learn how to enhance communication and productivity in their manufacturing operations. Topics include employing the 5–S”s and methodology in operations and implementing visual workplace techniques.

Total Productive Maintenance will be held April 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sheboygan County Training Room. TPM is a process to maximize equipment productivity in a manufacturing operation. TPM programs help lower inventories, reduce accidents and reduce breakdowns within a manufacturing operation. Quality Problem Solving presents easy–to–implement methods for eliminating defects at the source by finding their root cause. Effective problem solving and corrective action can be implemented throughout the organization, resulting in lower defect costs, lower customer returns, improved flow and satisfied customers.

● Lean Manufacturing Certificate – Part III (Class #23447) will be held March 5, and the fee is $300.

Lean Manufacturing Project will be held March 5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Manitowoc County Training Room. The course focuses on applying the methods and techniques learned in parts I and II. The final project is scheduled between part I and part II of the certificate program. A mentor will guide participants in the development and completion of this project. Upon project completion, participants will have met all of the certificate requirements.

The Project Report–out Session will be held May 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. in the Wisconsin Training Room.

To register, contact LTC Seminar Planner Ruth Semph at 888-GO-TO-LTC (888-468-6582), ext.1167; 920-693-1167; or Ruth.Semph@gotoltc.edu.

About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.

Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; outreach centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.