As the foundation of a Lean Enterprise, standardization sets expectations for process performance and provides the basis for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
This program features an immersive learning experience through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experimentation in MRC’s Lean Manufacturing Factory simulation. Upon completion of all course work and a demonstration of understanding through a capstone test and case study, participants are “Foundations of Lean” certified by MRC.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
In MRC’s Foundations of Lean Certification Program, participants will learn how to:
Gene has seen first-hand how the best improvement ideas usually get started by the people doing the work every day. His early projects in continuous improvement were focused on bringing these ideas to life by listening to small suggestions or comments and designing the proposed solutions for various manufacturing, operations, maintenance, product development, and information technology projects. As a Lean Coach with MRC since 2014, Gene’s focus now is to develop the scientific thinking skills in the local manufacturing community to bring these improvement ideas to life through daily experiments.
Janelle brings over 15 years of expertise in Leadership and Organizational Development to MRC’s Operational Excellence Program. Renowned for her ability to guide individuals and teams toward their goals, she is a trusted partner, coach, and facilitator. Janelle holds a BS in Business Administration from Albright College and an MS in Human Resource Management & Learning and Performance Management from Moravian University. Her extensive certifications in assessment tools and methodologies, including Everything DiSC, MBTI, CPI, TKI, FIRO-B, and Prosci Change Management, reflect her commitment to using cutting-edge techniques to foster growth and success for colleagues and clients alike.
Amrish Thaker, Continuous Improvement Coach at MRC, is a distinguished leader with extensive expertise in Lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, driving operational excellence across industries like furniture, printing, and direct mail. With a focus on enhancing quality, service, reliability, staff optimization, and profitability, he excels in leadership development, offering training in Kaizen, daily management, problem-solving, Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits,” and team dynamics. His career includes pivotal roles such as Corporate Continuous Improvement Director at MillerKnoll and Brown Printing, President/CEO of MULLER MARTINI CORP.’s mailroom division managing a $100M P/L, and Regional Director of Operations at Valassis/ADVO overseeing a $160M P/L. Holding Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, an MBA in marketing and finance, and certifications as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean practitioner, Amrish has also led multimillion-dollar plant startups and provided global manufacturing support at RR Donnelley.