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Introduction to Lean Manufacturing | Fall 2026
Event Date:
September 10, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 AM
Event Location:
Manufacturers Resource Center, 7200A Windsor Drive, Allentown, PA, 18106, USA
Most organizations are busy, but not always efficient.
This one-day workshop introduces the core principles of Lean through an engaging, hands-on simulation based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, allowing participants to experience the impact of waste, flow, and continuous improvement in a realistic production environment.
Participants will take part in a multi-round simulation that mirrors a traditional manufacturing process and progressively transforms it using Lean principles. Through each round, teams will identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and immediately see the
impact on performance metrics such as lead time, throughput, quality, and inventory.
The workshop introduces key Lean concepts including waste identification, flow, pull systems, standard work, and continuous improvement. Rather than focusing on theory alone, the session emphasizes learning by doing, helping participants understand not
just what Lean is, but how it works in practice.
As the simulation evolves, participants will apply foundational tools such as 5S, visual management, and basic problem solving to improve the system. The experience highlights the importance of teamwork, communication, and structured thinking in driving operational improvement.
By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear understanding of Lean principles and how they apply to both manufacturing and business processes. They will leave with practical insights and a shared language that can be used to support continuous improvement efforts within their organization.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience Lean principles in action through a hands-on simulation environment
- Identify and eliminate common forms of waste in a production system
- Understand how flow, pull, and standard work improve operational performance
- See the direct impact of improvements on lead time, quality, and productivity
- Learn how foundational tools such as 5S and visual management support Lean systems
- Build alignment and teamwork through a shared continuous improvement experience
Who Should Attend
Operations and plant managers, production supervisors and team leads, continuous improvement lean practitioners, manufacturing and process engineers, quality managers and engineers, maintenance and support team members, supply chain and logistics professionals, and frontline employees new to lean concepts
Questions? Contact Nicole Pierce at (484) 655-4873 or nicole.pierce@mrcpa.org.
INSTRUCTOR
Gene Kaschak | VP, Continuous Improvement & Leadership Development Strategy
Gene Kaschak brings a hands-on, people-first approach to Lean manufacturing and workforce development at MRC. He leads MRC’s Lean Manufacturing Programs, helping manufacturers build practical, lasting capability in Lean, not just theory. At the core of his work is a strong belief that sustainable improvement comes from valuing and developing the people doing the work.
He is the driving force behind the Foundations of Lean Factory Experience, an immersive training environment that simulates a real factory floor. Participants gain hands-on experience and leave with skills they can apply immediately.
Gene partners with manufacturers across the region to deliver customized Lean solutions, including process improvement, workforce training, and problem-solving. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University and is a certified TWI Job Instruction and Toyota Kata trainer.
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Note: All registration fees must be received in advance of the date of your event. MRC must be notified two weeks in advance of this event if you need to cancel, otherwise we can only grant a credit to another MRC event. Remember, you can also send a substitute.