Dates: May 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $299 (early bird $254 before April 29)
Location: Community Education Center (CEC)
4 Erie Avenue, St Marys, PA 15857
Lunch provided
Building a culture of continuous improvement requires all employees, both production and administrative, to have a basic understanding of lean principles and how they can be applied. The class combines lecture and simulation to provide a firm foundation of lean manufacturing tools, such as Standardized Work, Teams, Workplace Organization, and others. Manufacturers who embed a culture of continuous improvement frequently report cost savings, efficiency increases, and job satisfaction gains as a result of attending Lean Basic Training.
Learning Targets:
- Learn the basics of lean, the concepts, and its benefits
- Understand the difference between value and waste
- Understand how various lean tools help eliminate waste
- Define and understand lean terminology
- Learn about the key elements to building a lean culture
- Introduction to 2 Second Lean and the major takeaways
from the book by Paul Akers
This is more than a lean basics training. Learn how to use these lean practices to optimize processes and walk away with practical tools to transform your operations and achieve sustainable success!
About the Presenter: Chad Courtney, NWIRC’s Operational Excellence Specialist II. Chad Courtney draws on 20+ years in cabinet and fiberglass manufacturing, including plant and operations management. He’s led lean transformations, improved throughput and quality, and built cross-functional teams. Chad is known for a strong focus on operational safety, team leadership, and customer satisfaction.
Contact Robin Keller at rkeller@nwirc.org for any questions.