Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

08Feb 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Community Outreach

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We are so excited to work with some amazing NWHPEC members as we partner with the Vancouver Public Schools this week to teach Lean and 6S to the Welding and Fabrication students as we organize their lab and transform their thinking. Here is the news release: High school welding and fabrication students receive industry advice to improve efficiency, safety - 02/06/19 Students at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies are learning how to improve efficiency and safety in their school's welding and fabrication lab. Professionals from eight Pacific Northwest companies are spending a week at the school to mentor students as they learn about "lean" principles by applying "6S" practices. These practices help reduce accidents and increase quality and productivity while also building leadership, collaboration and communication skills. Mentors include professionals from…

15Jan 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – Feb 14th (Class is Full)

Classes

Intro to Lean This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation to demonstrate the application of the Lean tools. This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education. Date: Thursday, February 14thTime: 8am-5pmLocation: Milwaukee Electronics, 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby ORCost: $150 per personKey Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. This includes topics around waste, value, 5S, single piece flow, Kanban, etc. It is suitable for students who work in office or shop environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments. See the image below…

07Jan 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Practical Problem Solving Overview + Gemba Workshop with Mike Hoseus February 19-21, 2019

Events

Problem Solving is the foundation of Continuous Improvement. The tools within a Lean operating system are designed to identify problems. Do you have standardization and the expertise at all levels of your organization to solve them? The extent that you train and engage your organization in problem solving will ultimately determine your success in the lean journey. Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture, will review how a Lean organization establishes their culture for problem solving at all levels. This Executive Forum will highlight the 8-Step systematic problem solving process through examples and case studies in the Overview Session, followed by an optional 2-day hands on Gemba Workshop. The Practical Problem Solving Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event. The Problem Solving Workshop is intended…

21Dec 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Thanks for a great 2018!

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We are so grateful for all of you who hosted tours and classes, shared best practices, and engaged with people outside your organization this year. Together, we will continue to move our companies forward as we strive to create a culture of continuous improvement by developing capability in our people.

19Nov 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training – Dec 17-20

Classes

Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four-day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions. Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class. They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: Dec 17-20th, 2018 Time: 7:30am – 11am (Session is full) AND 12:30pm - 4pm (seats are available) Location: A-dec, 2601 Crestview Drive, Newberg, Oregon Cost: $450 per person Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably,…

13Nov 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Agile for Teams – December 6th (Class is Full)

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Workshop Description: More teams than ever before are seeing the importance of shifting to a paradigm of learning and quickly adapting to change. Some teams focus on Lean. Others on Agile. Few teams leverage the power of using Lean and Agile together to take their team to the next level. According to VersionOne’s Annual State of Agile report, the three most common reasons teams are looking to agile adoption are: Accelerate software delivery (75%), Manage changing priorities (64%), Increase productivity (55%). This workshop will focus on how folks on the ground can challenge the status quo and apply Lean and Agile values and principles to help build a unified team and deliver the highest value to customers. Key Concepts: Learn why so many teams are combining Lean & Agile principles…

13Nov 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Building Blocks for Trainers (Class is Full)

Classes

Title: Building Blocks for Trainers – Creating, Delivering, and Sustaining Effective Training of Standards Note: This class was filled with people who responded to my survey in August. If the topic interests you, please reach out so I can plan a future class. Class Description: While the Lean standardized work and Training Within Industry job instruction ("what, how, why" training) methods have precise, technical formats and application approaches this course is designed to deliver significant, actionable introductory learning aligned with the concepts and intent of these methods. The class will be delivered in 2 sessions with an expectation that participants will apply the learning to a "real-life" work process between sessions. The first session is an interactive, collaborative exploration and simulated application of the job instruction and standardized work methods. The…

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