Training! Unlock Your Teams’ Full Potential
Specialized Training Services in Lean Manufacturing, Leadership & Continuous Improvement
At Operations Improvement Inc. we partner with manufacturing organizations to develop high-impact training programs that drive productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen frontline leadership. Our proven methodologies empower your workforce to lead with confidence, adapt to change, and sustain operational excellence.
Lean Manufacturing Training
Build a culture of continuous improvement from the ground up. Our Lean Manufacturing programs combine hands-on tools with real-time implementation support to optimize your operations.
Key topics include:
- 5S and workplace organization
- Value stream mapping
- Standard work and takt time
- Visual management
- Waste elimination (Muda, Mura, Muri)
- Kaizen events
Format: In-person or hybrid | Weekly or customized scheduling
Ideal for: Frontline staff, team leads, production managers
Supervisory Effectiveness
Strong supervisors are the cornerstone of operational success. Our training equips your frontline leaders with practical skills to manage performance, resolve conflict, and lead with accountability.
Core competencies covered:
- Delegation and time management
- Coaching and feedback
- Setting clear expectations
- Managing performance issues
- Building team trust
Format: Half-day or full-day workshops
Ideal for: New or experienced supervisors
Change Management Training
Whether implementing new systems or continuous improvement initiatives, managing change effectively is critical to success. Our training aligns people, processes, and culture to support sustainable change.
Topics include:
- The psychology of change
- Stakeholder alignment
- Communication strategies
- Resistance management
- Change leadership tools
Format: 1–2 day intensive or modular training
Ideal for: Managers, team leads, change agents
Supervisory Coaching & Leadership Development
Help your supervisors transition from managing tasks to leading people. Our coaching-based leadership programs build emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and team motivation.
Includes:
- 1-on-1 or group coaching
- Leadership assessments
- Action-based learning projects
- Behavior-based leadership development
Format: Monthly sessions or custom cohorts
Ideal for: High-potential supervisors, team leads
Productivity Improvement Training
Drive measurable gains with focused training on throughput, efficiency, and flow. We use real data and proven methods to identify bottlenecks and eliminate non-value-added activities.
Tools covered:
- Line balancing
- Work measurement
- Constraint management
- Quick changeover (SMED)
- Visual scheduling
Format: Hands-on workshops and site-based facilitation
Ideal for: Process engineers, production managers, CI teams
Process Improvement Training
Improve your processes from the inside out with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis training.
Topics include:
- PDCA and DMAIC frameworks
- Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
- Process mapping
- Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke)
- Continuous improvement project support
Format: Practical training integrated with real projects
Ideal for: CI practitioners, engineers, cross-functional teams
Why Choose Us?
- Experienced facilitators with industrial and Lean backgrounds
- Customized content tailored to your plant, workforce, and goals
- Practical, results-oriented training that sticks
- Flexible delivery: on-site, remote, or hybrid
Grading and Certification
At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Cost
Total program hours: 205
Total program cost per user: CAD $9,800 + HST