Pella Corporation started on a lean manufacturing journey in 1993, transforming into a world-class manufacturing organization. Recognizing that the development cycle locks-in much of the quality, delivery and cost potential of the product, over the last decade Pella has built a Lean Product and Process Development system that is delivering exceptional results and building culture. The Lean Enterprise Institute has been a key partner in coaching and supporting Pella in building a successful LPPD ecosystem. Come learn about key steps in a lean transformation journey and how to navigate the wins and struggles along the way.
With your engagement in this learning session, you will be able to:
- Understand why lean process and product development create organizational value.
- Learn key LPPD social and technical tools that enable success.
- Understand and learn how to navigate through the struggles of building LPPD capability.
Meet our presenter – Jeannie Kingma (LinkedIn bio)
Program Manager, Intelligent Operations, Pella Corporation
In her role, Jeannie supports a cross functional initiative called Intelligent Operations. As a program manager, she helps IT associates understand the program objectives to align our work on delivering the overall goals.
Pella’s lean product and process development (LPPD) journey started seven years ago to improve project launch processes for the team, sponsors, stakeholders, and customers. With the partnership of Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), Pella Corporation has made great strides to launch better and faster products to our customers.
During her 22 years at Pella, Jeannie has worked in sales, IT, and project management. She finds inspiration in influencing the transformation of a problem into solutions the team believes in and uses.
Audience: Leaders, Project Leaders, Project Managers, Engineers, Change Agents, Change Leaders, from Product Development, HR, IT, and Manufacturing
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Time: 12 – 12:55pm (Pacific)
Venue: virtual via Zoom
Cost: free for NWHPEC members, click here to register