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Certificate in Manufacturing Operational Excellence
Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing
Course Introduction
The manufacturing sector is at the heart of global economic growth and innovation, yet it is facing unprecedented challenges: rising customer expectations, increasing competition, supply chain disruptions, sustainability demands, and the fast-paced adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies such as automation, robotics, and smart data systems. In this complex environment, the key to success is no longer just operational efficiency — it is Operational Excellence (OpEx), a holistic approach that ensures manufacturing organizations can consistently deliver value, reduce waste, and drive sustainable performance improvements.
Operational Excellence in manufacturing extends beyond cost-cutting initiatives. It involves embedding a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation across all levels of the organization. It requires leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, enhance product quality, and eliminate inefficiencies, while at the same time fostering leadership, employee engagement, and customer-centric thinking. Organizations that achieve OpEx are not only more profitable and reliable but also better positioned to adapt to change and seize new opportunities.
This Operational Excellence training course equips participants with the essential knowledge, tools, and strategies to design and execute operational excellence programs in manufacturing environments. It blends technical practices with strategic management insights, ensuring participants are able to apply Lean and Six Sigma principles, implement performance measurement systems, and cultivate an organizational culture that sustains excellence. Through practical workshops, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to transform their operations into engines of efficiency, innovation, and resilience.
Training Objectives
By the end of this Operational Excellence training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and building blocks of operational excellence in manufacturing
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to streamline operations, reduce waste, and minimize variability
- Develop strategies for building a continuous improvement culture within manufacturing plants
- Improve efficiency through process optimization, performance metrics, and digital transformation tools
- Design and implement operational excellence roadmaps aligned with organizational goals
- Lead change and engage teams in driving excellence initiatives
Training Methodology
This training course will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using group discussions, videos and case presentations.
Who should Attend?
This Operational Excellence training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Manufacturing and operations managers
- Production supervisors and plant managers
- Quality assurance and continuous improvement specialists
- Industrial and process engineers
- Supply chain and logistics professionals in manufacturing
- Professionals seeking to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing operations
Course Outline
- The evolution of operational excellence in manufacturing
- Competitive drivers: cost, quality, flexibility, and speed
- Key concepts: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement
- Operational excellence framework: people, process, technology, culture
- Case studies of global manufacturing leaders in operational excellence
- Lean manufacturing principles and waste elimination (the 8 wastes)
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM) – identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
- Standardized work and 5S workplace organization
- Just-in-Time (JIT) and pull production systems
- Workshop: Creating a Lean process improvement plan for a sample production line
- Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC) for reducing variation
- Tools for root cause analysis (Pareto, Ishikawa/fishbone, FMEA)
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for maximizing equipment reliability
- Embedding Kaizen and continuous improvement cycles
- Group activity: Problem-solving simulation using Six Sigma tools
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing excellence
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – measurement and improvement
- Linking performance metrics to strategic objectives
- Leveraging data analytics and Industry 4.0 tools in manufacturing
- Workshop: Building a performance dashboard and KPI alignment plan
- Leadership’s role in operational excellence transformation
- Managing change and overcoming resistance in manufacturing environments
- Building a high-performance culture with employee engagement
- Developing an Operational Excellence Roadmap
- Capstone case study: Designing an end-to-end operational excellence strategy for a manufacturing organization
Providers and Associations
Certificates
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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