Lean Systems Program

 
 
 

Lean Maintenance Operations

Course Dates: TBA
Location: Lexington, KY
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Ensuring equipment availability in a Just-In-Time environment is one of the most critical features in a lean production system. Unfortunately, most companies do not utilize maintenance resources effectively and as a result have difficulty controlling operational cost and balancing work demands. An approach that has been successful in developing and sustaining efficient maintenance work practices is called Lean Maintenance. Lean Maintenance is a set of techniques and practices developed by Toyota using philosophies based on the Toyota Production System (TPS). This 2-day course benchmarks Toyota’s core maintenance functions in planned and unplanned maintenance, performance tracking, problem solving and standardization activities. Learn how Toyota designs and develop systems that prevent common problems from occurring in maintenance.

The course will review Toyota’s practices on skilled trade development and the necessity of multi-skilled labor. The program will also evaluate many of the common lean tools that used in the maintenance area and discuss ways to implement them effectively. Participants will understand the interactions of various supporting work groups and the level of integration that is required to sustain maintenance activities and functions. The course will also evaluate Toyota’s unique organizational structure within the maintenance group and define key roles that are vital in maintaining normal work flow. Lastly, the course will provide a strategy and a plan on paper to help guide participants in the transformation process to Lean Maintenance.

Other Topics Include:

  • Inventory management
  • Lean maintenance metrics, tracking and charting
  • Lean maintenance tools (5S, Type III Standardized Work, Visual Control, Problem Solving)
  • Maintenance group structure (Team Leader, Group Leader, Assistant Mgr, Mgr)
  • Develop techniques that help understand work flow in the maintenance group
  • Establishing maintenance standards
  • Managing Special projects and kaizen

    • *This course will not include the advance technical maintenance group responsibilities that are used for commissioning and decommissioning of equipment (i.e. design reviews, technologies of the equipment, etc…).

    Fees
    $1995.00

    Please Note

  • The registration fee covers the course and luncheons – lodging and other meals not included.
  • Every effort is made to ensure that the instructors listed present the programs. However in rare circumstances such as illness, a speaker with comparable qualifications may be substituted.
  • Unavoidable circumstances sometimes require a change in course location or dates. Should such a change affect a course for which you are registered, you will be contacted in a timely manner and every effort will be made to reschedule with as little inconvenience as possible.
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