Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Agenda
What is Lean? History of Lean Companies using lean Results of Lean Work and Waste 7 Wastes & Lean v Traditional improvements Why do we need Lean? Whos involved in Lean? What it all means
What is Lean?
Lean Manufacturing is a term used to describe a fast, flexible and efficient production process that gives the customer;
What they want When they want it At the lowest possible cost
Lean Origins
7 Wastes
Transport Inventory Motion
Waiting
Over Production
Over Processing
Defects
VA
NVA
Traditional Imp
VA
NVA
Lean Imp
Set and Maintain Standards Improve the process and Eliminate Waste
Managers
Team Members
Potential pitfalls
Lack of Senior Management support Mis-understanding of Lean concepts Seen as another initiative Piecemeal deployment Failure to follow through on actions Lack of engagement with workforce
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Career
1987 Rolls-Royce & Bentley Motor Cars, Supplier Development Engineer, latterly Brand Manager for vehicle accessories and branded products 1995 Cosworth Racing ( F1 & Indy Car engine manufacture), Kaizen Manager 1998 Rolls-Royce Plc ( Aero Engine manufacture), Supplier Development Team Manager 2001 Portmeirion Group (ceramic tableware manufacturer) Lean manufacturing Manager 2003 Manufacturing Advisory Service North West, Lead Practitioner 2007 Group operations Manager Fullcolour .com Stuart Mitton
(Born 1966)
Professional Expertise
4 year Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle technology 2 years as Brand Manager Rolls-Royce and Bentley
Trained in Lean and TQM by United Research of North America Managed and led successful lean implementation in manufacturing and service environments with a proven track record in lead time reduction, productivity improvements, quality improvement, cost reduction and Value management Experience in Lean implementation in many sectors Automotive, Food, Printing, Textile, Aerospace, Ceramics and Plastics Expertise in Kaizen, Change Management, organisational restructuring and Kaizen Lean Transformation Initiatives.
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