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    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training?Your Practical Route to a Leaner Factory

    The Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills programme that teaches production teams in Colombia how to eliminate waste, improve flow and deliver more value to customers. It is built on the Toyota Production System (TPS) pioneered by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, and popularised in the West through Womack and Jones' work on Lean thinking. Rooted in the five Lean principles of identifying value, mapping the value stream, creating flow, establishing pull and seeking perfection, the course gives production managers, engineers, supervisors and quality professionals a complete toolkit for driving continuous improvement. You learn to identify the eight wastes (DOWNTIME), map value streams, apply 5S, design kanban pull systems, calculate OEE and lead Kaizen on the floor. With Colombia's manufacturing output rebounding and nearshoring pulling new capacity into automotive, food and beverage, and building materials, employers increasingly value people who can make plants leaner. Start your Lean journey with Invensis Learning and put these tools to work in your own operation.

    What Is Lean Manufacturing Training?Your Practical Route to a Leaner Factory

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    The Payoff of Learning LeanFor Professionals and Manufacturing Teams

    Where Lean Skills Take Your Career in ColombiaRoles, Demand and Pay

    Lean capability is in demand wherever Colombia makes things. As factories in food and beverage, automotive, chemicals and building materials modernise and nearshoring pulls new production into the country, employers actively seek people who can eliminate waste, improve flow and raise equipment effectiveness, the practical skills that hands-on Lean manufacturing training is designed to build. The roles run from Lean coordinator and manufacturing engineer through to continuous improvement and production manager, and here is what the market is signalling right now.

    Market Forces Making Lean Skills Valuable in Colombia

    Lean is more than a set of tools. It is the operating discipline behind world-class manufacturing. Join the professionals who cut waste, improve flow and lead continuous improvement in Colombia's plants. Start your journey today.

    Your Colombia Career Transformation

    From Firefighting to Flow

    Your Shop-Floor Transformation

    Colombia's manufacturing base is modernising as nearshoring and automation reshape its factories, and employers increasingly separate people who can improve operations from those who only run them. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.

    Sources: ERI SalaryExpert, Glassdoor, WorkStaff360 (Colombia) 2026.

    Module 1: Foundations of Lean Thinking

    • Overview of the Toyota Production System (TPS), the history of Lean, and how Lean thinking differs from traditional mass production approaches
    • Understanding the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection, and how they apply to manufacturing and service environments
    • Introduction to Lean culture, the leadership role in Lean transformation, and the importance of employee engagement in sustaining continuous improvement

    Module 2: Identifying and Eliminating Waste (MUDA, MURA, MURI)

    • Identifying the eight types of waste: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Non-Utilised Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Extra Processing
    • Conducting waste walk exercises to assess current-state operations and prioritise improvement opportunities across production processes
    • Understanding the difference between MUDA (waste), MURA (unevenness), and MURI (overburden), and applying structured elimination strategies for each

    Module 3: Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

    • Creating current-state value stream maps to visualise the flow of materials and information across the production process
    • Analysing current-state maps to identify bottlenecks, excess inventory, non-value-added steps, and process cycle efficiency metrics
    • Designing future-state value stream maps and building improvement roadmaps to close the gap between current and desired production performance

    Module 4: 5S Workplace Organisation

    • Implementing the five steps of 5S: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardise (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke)
    • Conducting 5S workplace assessments, scoring production areas, and identifying corrective actions to improve organisation and visual management
    • Building 5S sustaining mechanisms including audit schedules, visual controls, and standard work documentation to maintain workplace improvements

    Module 5: Just-in-Time (JIT) Production and Kanban

    • Understanding Just-in-Time production principles including Takt Time analysis, one-piece flow, and pull-based scheduling to reduce inventory and lead times
    • Designing and implementing Kanban pull systems to manage material flow, signal replenishment, and eliminate overproduction between production stages
    • Calculating Takt Time, cycle time, and process lead time to balance workload and design efficient production flows aligned with customer demand

    Module 6: Kaizen and Continuous Improvement Events

    • Understanding Kaizen philosophy, the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) improvement cycle, and the principles of rapid improvement event facilitation
    • Planning, facilitating, and following up on structured Kaizen events including team selection, problem scoping, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation
    • Building a Kaizen culture through daily improvement habits, idea management systems, and leadership behaviours that sustain continuous improvement momentum

    Module 7: Error-Proofing with Poka-Yoke and Jidoka

    • Understanding error-proofing principles and the difference between detection and prevention approaches to quality control in manufacturing processes
    • Designing and implementing Poka-Yoke (mistake-proofing) devices and mechanisms to eliminate defects at the source before they reach the next production stage
    • Applying Jidoka (autonomation) principles to enable machines and operators to detect abnormalities, stop production, and signal for corrective action automatically

    Module 8: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and OEE

    • Understanding Total Productive Maintenance principles including the eight pillars of TPM and how TPM supports Lean production by eliminating equipment-related waste
    • Calculating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) using Availability, Performance, and Quality components to measure and improve production asset performance
    • Implementing Autonomous Maintenance practices to involve operators in basic equipment care, inspection, and early defect detection to reduce unplanned downtime

    Module 9: Sustaining Lean and Building a Lean Culture

    • Developing Lean management systems including visual management, daily team meetings, tiered accountability processes, and leader standard work to sustain improvements
    • Measuring and tracking Lean progress using key performance indicators including lead time, first-pass yield, OEE, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
    • Building a long-term Lean transformation roadmap, engaging cross-functional teams, and developing internal Lean practitioner capability to drive ongoing operational excellence

    Course Curriculumof the Lean Manufacturing Training

    The Lean Manufacturing training curriculum in Colombia is structured across nine modules, taking learners from foundational Lean thinking and waste identification through to advanced production system design, error-proofing, and sustaining continuous improvement culture.

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    The Lean Tools You Will Put to WorkSkills You Can Apply the Next Day

    This section answers what you will learn in the Lean Manufacturing course: a complete, practical toolkit drawn from the Toyota Production System. Across a single, intensive day of instruction and hands-on exercises, you build capability you can apply on the shop floor straight away.

    Spot and Eliminate the Eight Wastes

    Learn to run a Gemba waste walk and classify waste using the DOWNTIME framework, so you can see and remove defects, overproduction, waiting, inventory, motion and more in your own production area.

    Map the Value Stream End to End

    Build current-state and future-state value stream maps with standard symbols, capture cycle time, changeover and inventory, and calculate takt time to find bottlenecks and design a leaner flow.

    Organise the Workplace with 5S

    Apply Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain, plus visual management such as Andon and production boards, to create a safer, more organised and more productive workplace.

    Design Pull Systems and Kanban

    Move from push to pull production, size kanban loops and supermarkets, and use Just-in-Time principles to stop overproduction and control work-in-progress across process steps.

    Raise Reliability with TPM and OEE

    Understand Total Productive Maintenance and calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness as Availability times Performance times Quality, then target the six big losses on critical equipment.

    Standardise Work for Consistent Quality

    Document standard work using takt time, work sequence and standard WIP, so results become predictable and every improvement has a stable baseline to build on.

    Cut Changeover Time with SMED

    Apply the Single-Minute Exchange of Die method to separate internal and external setup, convert and streamline changeover steps, and make smaller, more flexible batches viable.

    Lead Kaizen and Continuous Improvement

    Run daily Kaizen and focused improvement events, use A3 problem solving, and build the leadership habits and daily management that keep Lean gains in place over time.

    Who Should TakeLean Manufacturing Training in Colombia?

    Manufacturing Managers and Plant Managers

    Production Supervisors and Team Leaders

    Quality Engineers and Quality Managers

    Industrial Engineers and Process Engineers

    Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

    Maintenance Engineers and TPM Coordinators

    Professionals transitioning into Lean or process improvement roles

    Continuous Improvement (CI) and Operational Excellence Specialists

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Modesfor Professionals and Teams

    We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey with the best Lean Manufacturing online training options.

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    • Live online instructor-led sessions

    • Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    • Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    • Practice assessments and revision support

    • Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    • Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    • Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    • Access from any location with internet connectivity

    USD 345

    Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences through virtual Lean Manufacturing training.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

    Lean Manufacturing Classroom Training

    • Instructor-led classroom sessions

    • Interactive discussions and group activities

    • Real-world examples and practical exercises

    • Structured learning with fixed schedules

    • Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration

    • Practice assessments and knowledge checks

    • Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification

    • Immediate trainer feedback and support

    Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Lean Manufacturing training in Colombia combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.

    Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.

    Lean Manufacturing Corporate Group Training

    • Customized training aligned to organizational goals

    • Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended

    • Scheduling tailored to business availability

    • Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions

    • Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable

    • Dedicated coordination and administrative support

    • Consistent learning experiences across teams

    • Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces

    Designed for organizations in Colombia that want to build capabilities at scale, standardize Lean practices, and support workforce development through customized Lean Manufacturing training for companies.

    Best For: Organizations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.

    Lean Manufacturing Focused 1-to-1 Training

    • One-to-one instructor attention

    • Customized learning plans and objectives

    • Flexible scheduling based on availability

    • Personalized feedback and coaching

    • Additional focus on challenging topics

    • Targeted practice and revision support

    • Faster clarification of questions and concepts

    • Learning pace is adapted to individual needs

    Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions from trusted Lean Manufacturing training company.

    Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Lean Manufacturing Live Virtual Training

    Live online instructor-led sessions

    Interactive discussions and virtual activities

    Expert guidance from experienced trainers

    Practice assessments and revision support

    Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification

    Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum

    Small batch sizes for personalized attention

    Access from any location with internet connectivity

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    USD 345

    Please Note: Attend fully interactive online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences through virtual Lean Manufacturing training.

    Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.

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    Why Train with Invensis LearningFor Lean Manufacturing Training in Colombia

    Invensis Learning delivers practical Lean manufacturing training for individual professionals and organisations that want to eliminate waste, improve flow and build a lasting culture of continuous improvement. Our programmes combine experienced practitioner instructors, flexible delivery formats, organised courseware and learner-focused support. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan team training for a plant, Invensis Learning, a trusted Lean manufacturing training company in Colombia, provides a professional learning experience designed around real-world application and measurable results on the shop floor.

    • Experienced practitioner trainers with real shop-floor Lean expertise
    • ISO 9001:2015 certified training quality and ISO 27001:2022 information security
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and onsite corporate delivery
    • Hands-on exercises using waste walks, VSM, 5S and OEE calculations
    • Course completion certificate recognised across industries
    • Local and regional support across Colombia and Latin America
    • Customised group training built around your own plant and processes
    • Post-training support and practical templates you can reuse

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    Lean Manufacturing Training Locations in ColombiaAll our classroom training is now available online at your convenience

    Lean Manufacturing in Colombia

    JW Marriott, 8-60, Calle 73, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Chapinero, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 110221, Colombia

    Lean Manufacturing in Colombia

    Hilton Corferias, Carrera 37, El Recuerdo, UPZs de Bogotá, Localidad Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, RAP (Especial) Central, 111321, Colombia

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    Lean Training for Colombia TeamsBuilt Around Your Plant

    • Suitable for a single line, a department or a full plant team
    • Customised schedules aligned with shift patterns and production availability
    • Flexible delivery through onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended formats
    • Practitioner trainers with hands-on manufacturing and Lean expertise
    • Role-based exercises using your own processes and waste data
    • Dedicated coordination and learner support for group programmes
    • Scalable delivery for teams across Colombia and the wider region

    Manufacturers Across Colombia

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    What Our Learners Say

    Practical from the First Hour

    "The waste walk and value stream mapping exercises changed how I see my line. Within weeks I had cut changeover time and reduced work-in-progress using the kanban approach we practised in class."

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    Manufacturing Engineer

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    A Method I Could Use Straight Away

    "I finally have a structured method for 5S and OEE instead of firefighting. The trainer's shop-floor examples made the eight wastes easy to spot in my own plant."

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    Strong on Equipment Reliability

    "Clear, hands-on and well paced. The OEE calculation and TPM session helped me build a stronger case for maintenance improvements with my leadership team."

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    A Shared Language Across Our Lines

    "We trained two production lines together and now everyone speaks the same Lean language. Standard work and daily Kaizen have become part of how the teams run their shifts."

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    Operations Manager, Food and Beverage

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    Tailored to Our Plant and It Worked

    "The onsite corporate programme was tailored to our own processes and data. Our engineers left able to run improvement events, and we have already seen lead time drop on our key product family."

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    Frequently Asked QuestionsHere's everything you may ask...

    The Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you to eliminate waste, improve flow and drive continuous improvement using the Toyota Production System toolkit. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems, TPM and Kaizen.

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    What is the Lean Manufacturing Training course?

    The Lean Manufacturing Training is a practical, one-day skills course that teaches you to eliminate waste, improve flow and drive continuous improvement using the Toyota Production System toolkit. You learn the five Lean principles, the eight wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, pull systems, TPM and Kaizen.

    Who should attend Lean manufacturing training in Colombia?

    The course suits production and manufacturing managers, industrial and manufacturing engineers, supervisors and team leaders, quality engineers, maintenance leaders and continuous improvement coordinators. It is open to anyone working in or responsible for a production operation who wants to apply Lean.

    Is the Lean Manufacturing course worth it for my career?

    Yes. As Colombia's factories modernise and nearshoring adds capacity in automotive, food and beverage and materials, employers value people who can cut waste and improve flow. The skills map to roles from Lean coordinator to production and continuous improvement manager.

    Do I need prior Lean experience to join?

    No. The course has no prerequisites and introduces Lean manufacturing from first principles. Prior production or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required, so professionals new to Lean can attend with confidence.

    What framework is the training based on?

    The training is built on the Toyota Production System, developed by Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo at Toyota, and on the five Lean principles popularised by Womack and Jones. It covers the recognised Lean toolkit rather than any single vendor method.

    Pricing

    How much does Lean manufacturing training cost in Colombia?

    Fees are quoted in Colombian pesos and vary by delivery format, group size and whether the training is public or onsite. Pricing is available on request. Request a quote and a learning advisor will share the current options for your needs.

    What is included in the course fee?

    The fee typically includes instructor-led sessions across all six modules, hands-on Lean tool exercises, course materials and reusable templates, learner support, and a course completion certificate. Confirm the exact inclusions for your chosen format when you enquire.

    Do you offer group or corporate discounts?

    Yes. We offer corporate group training with customised schedules and volume-based pricing for lines, departments and full plant teams. Ask about corporate and group pricing for a tailored quote.

    What payment options are available?

    We accept major credit and debit cards and bank transfers, and offer instalment options on selected plans. Speak with a learning advisor to choose the arrangement that suits you or your organisation.

    Is a completion certificate included in the price?

    Yes. On finishing the programme you receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning at no extra cost. This is a practical skills course, so there is no separate examination or external credential fee.

    Assessment

    Is there an exam for the Lean Manufacturing course?

    No. This is a non-certification skills course with no examination. Learning is reinforced through hands-on Lean tool exercises, waste identification activities, manufacturing case studies and team discussion during the programme.

    What do I receive on completion?

    You receive a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning. It recognises that you have completed the training and built a practical Lean manufacturing toolkit you can apply immediately in your workplace.

    How is my learning assessed during the course?

    There is no formal assessment. Instead you apply the tools through practical activities such as a Gemba waste walk, value stream mapping, a 5S assessment, OEE calculation and kanban sizing, so you practise each technique on realistic scenarios.

    Will the skills expire or need renewal?

    No. The Lean manufacturing skills you learn do not expire and require no renewal. Once you can run a waste walk, map a value stream or set up a pull system, those capabilities stay with you and apply across production environments.

    How does this differ from a Lean Six Sigma certification?

    This course focuses on the practical Lean manufacturing toolkit, such as TPS, the eight wastes, VSM, 5S, kanban, TPM and SMED, delivered in one day with no exam. Lean Six Sigma programmes combine Lean with statistical DMAIC methods and typically lead to a separate belt credential.

    Course Content

    What will I learn in the Lean Manufacturing course?

    You learn to identify and eliminate the eight wastes, map value streams, apply 5S and visual management, design kanban pull systems, use Just-in-Time, apply TPM and OEE, write standard work, reduce changeover with SMED, and lead Kaizen continuous improvement.

    Which Lean tools are covered in the training?

    The programme covers the core Lean toolkit: the five Lean principles, DOWNTIME wastes, value stream mapping, 5S, Andon and visual management, kanban and supermarkets, JIT, TPM and OEE, standard work, SMED, Heijunka and Poka Yoke, all within a continuous improvement culture.

    Are there hands-on exercises in the course?

    Yes. Practical exercises run throughout, including a Gemba-based waste walk, value stream data collection, a 5S workplace assessment, an OEE calculation and kanban quantity sizing, so you apply each tool to realistic manufacturing scenarios.

    How long is the Lean Manufacturing training?

    The course is delivered in one day of about eight hours, and can also be run as two extended half-days totalling the same eight hours. It covers all six modules with concept explanation, case examples and hands-on Lean tool practice.

    What materials are provided with the course?

    You receive structured course materials, reference guides and reusable templates for tools such as value stream mapping, 5S audits and OEE, plus case examples. For corporate sessions, exercises can be built around your own plant's processes and data.

    Enrollment

    How do I enrol in Lean manufacturing training in Colombia?

    You can enrol through the Invensis Learning website. Choose your preferred format, complete payment, and you will receive access to schedules, course materials and joining details. A learning advisor can help you pick the right option.

    What training formats are available?

    We offer live online (live virtual) instructor-led training, in-person classroom sessions, and customised onsite corporate group training, so you can choose the format that fits your schedule and team.

    Can the course be delivered onsite at our factory?

    Yes. Onsite corporate delivery is available and is often the most effective option, because your team can apply waste identification and Lean tool exercises directly to your own production environment during the session. Contact us to arrange a plant session.

    How soon can I start the training?

    Public sessions run on a regular schedule and onsite corporate dates can be arranged to suit your team's availability and shift patterns. See upcoming schedules or talk to a learning advisor to find the earliest suitable start.

    Can I reschedule or transfer my booking?

    Yes. Flexible options let you reschedule or transfer to another batch on selected plans. Contact our support team and they will help you move your booking to a date that works for you.