What: Professional development program covering elements of Lean, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Six Sigma, and how to apply them to initiate transformational change to your business operations, hosted by the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)
When: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, February 4th (6-week program)
Where: Montana West Economic Development (MWED), 44 Second Avenue W, Kalispell, MT 59901
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
MMEC’s Operational Excellence program is a valuable opportunity to elevate the professional skills of your team and prepare for company-wide excellence. The program has been recently updated to reflect the latest core material, body of knowledge, and test requirements for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Bronze Certificate.
WHO should participate?
Manufacturing Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Leaders, and other High Potential Individuals who are motivated to transform their careers and their companies.
WHAT will you learn?
Participants will learn the essential elements of Lean, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Six Sigma, and how to apply them to initiate transformational change. The program combines interactive activities, real-world problem-solving, and classroom instruction, offering participants solid preparation for certification testing as well as proven strategies that can be immediately applied at work.
HOW will you benefit?
PARTICIPANTS will:
Gain hands-on experience, professional mentoring, enhanced resumes and expanded portfolios
Earn nationally recognized certificates and credentials:
SME LB Certificate (with passing score on exam)
SME LB Certification (with portfolio completion)
Earn full membership in the Southwest Montana Manufacturing Partnership’s Operational Excellence Collective
MANUFACTURING FIRMS will:
Accelerate their progress toward implementation of Operational Excellence, regardless of starting point
Engage more employees in improving company performance
Bolster reputation as an employer of choice for top talent
Benefit from ROI from projects implemented by employees trained in OpEx tools (typical results = $10k+ per project)
WHY is this program different?
High-intensity format minimizes time away from work
Small student-to-instructor ratio promotes high-quality learning
Optional Phase 2 program offers ongoing mentorship to facilitate the successful implementation of OpEx principles
Instructor:
Richard Turner - Senior Business Advisor, MMEC
Rich has more than 20 years of leadership, training, and consulting experience. MMEC has a 25-year legacy in Lean Manufacturing and has guided more than 200 professionals to certification. Our course, known for practical insights, is your path to mastering Lean principles. Partnering with companies like Nomad GCS, Proof, Applied Materials, and Weyerhaeuser, MMEC leads in Lean training and certification preparation.