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Santa’s STANDARD WORKshop 2026
Event Date
December 8, 2026
Event Time
8:30 AM
Event Location
Manufacturers Resource Center, 7200A Windsor Drive, Allentown, PA, 18106, USA
Build Bikes. Apply Lean. Make a Difference.
Join us for a hands-on Lean Manufacturing Workshop where you’ll not only enhance your understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Training Within Industry (TWI) but also contribute to a greater cause. At the end of the class, all bikes assembled will be donated to local charities, helping children and families in our community.
Key benefits
- Hands-On Learning: Design and build a complete standardized assembly process while applying Lean principles in real-time, improving your efficiency and process understanding.
- Master Standardized Work: Use MRC’s Standard Work techniques to break down tasks and create clear, effective, standardized job methods for consistent results.
- Improve Process Flow: Learn to reduce bottlenecks and create a smooth, continuous flow during the assembly process.
- Continuous Improvement: Use Lean tools like 5S, Kanban, and Poke Yoke to identify improvements in real-time, adjusting for better quality and higher efficiency.
- Enhance Training: Apply TWI’s Job Instruction (JI) method to train others clearly and effectively, ensuring every team member can follow the process accurately.
BONUS: GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
All bikes assembled during the workshop will be donated to local organizations, making your learning experience even more meaningful. Not only will you walk away with practical Lean and manufacturing skills, but you’ll also help brighten someone’s day by donating a brand-new bike.
CLASS OVERVIEW
All bikes assembled during the workshop will be donated to local charities, making your learning experience even more meaningful. Not only will you walk away with practical Lean and TWI skills, but you’ll also help brighten someone’s day by donating a brand-new bike.
- Introduction to Lean & TWI: Discover how Lean principles and TWI can optimize any process, with a focus on hands-on bike assembly.
- Bike Assembly with Lean Principles: Assemble bikes while reducing waste, optimizing flow, and using the most efficient tools.
- TWI Job Instruction: Learn to create clear, easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring tasks are done safely and effectively.
- Team Collaboration: Work together to analyze the process, make real-time improvements, and achieve smoother assembly operations.
Who Should Attend
This class is ideal for:
- Continuous Improvement team members wanting to practice their improvement skills.
- Manufacturing team members looking to enhance their improvement efforts.
- Anyone passionate about continuous improvement and giving back to the community.
Sign up now to practice Lean Manufacturing and TWI skills that drive real results—while making a positive impact in your community!
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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ENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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.
