04Sep 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean Leadership Skills to Engage the Heart, Head, and Hands – Sept thru Dec 2023 (5, 1-day sessions)

Lean Leadership Skills to Engage the Heart, Head, and Hands – Sept thru Dec 2023 (5, 1-day sessions)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~, Leadership~
A day in the life of a Leader can be challenging.  Leaders are faced with pressures from the business (quality, delivery, productivity) along with the often highly emotional demands of managing people.  Our people are the foundation and critical link to the success of your business. To be an effective leader, one must first develop an understanding of and a system for building and maintaining relationships (engaging the heart 💜).  Culture begins with us.  If we are not primed to emulate the core values and culture of our organization, we can’t expect our team members to consistently perform and respond to situations and problems in ways we expect by engaging their critical thinking skills (using their head 😊). Unleashed potential is a hidden gem within your team/organization. The leading indicator for…
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15Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
Virtual Tour: Kaas Tailored – Sept 11-14th

Virtual Tour: Kaas Tailored – Sept 11-14th

Application~, Developing People~, Leadership~, Learning Tours
Who is “Kaas Tailored”? We are a manufacturing facility located in Mukilteo, Washington. We want our workplace to be one of joy and learning, which is why we are committed to developing people through a culture of Continuous Improvement. To fund these efforts, we produce high-quality upholstered goods and provide design services to like-minded customers. What can be learned on the virtual tour? We want to help you answer the question, "Why should I bother learning about this?" Our method includes conversations with a variety of Kaas team members, in-depth training on the 7 wastes, and an intro to the improvement tools we use. You will experience team train, team clean, visual management tools, and Kaizen problem-solving. The day ends with 30 minutes of Q & A with Kaas leadership.…
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09Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
TWI Job Instruction – Aug 21-25th (Full)

TWI Job Instruction – Aug 21-25th (Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~
Reach out to join the waitlist! Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This five-day (~3 hrs/day) 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: Aug 21-25, 2023 Time: 8am – 11am Location: Milwaukee Electronics: 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013 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, are still in wide use in Japan…
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05Jun 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
TWI Job Instruction – June 6-9th (Class is Full)

TWI Job Instruction – June 6-9th (Class is Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~
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: June 6-9, 2023 Time: 8am – noon (Session is full, contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for our next class) Location: Skutt Ceramics; 6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR 97206 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…
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24Apr 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmarking Tour: Warne Scope Mounts – Cobots – May 10th (Full)

Benchmarking Tour: Warne Scope Mounts – Cobots – May 10th (Full)

Application~, Developing People~, Learning Tours
Our integrated factory – utilizing cobots to stabilize our work and workforce Tour Summary While getting a view of the overall manufacturing process for Warne’s product, scope mounts, you’ll learn how they overcame the challenge of labor shortages and found a win-win solution that helped improve employee utilization and skillsets through the implementation of cobots.. Workers are now able to shift from repetitive tasks to creative, solution-oriented tasks. This created a new form of collaboration among their workforce. Join us to learn the challenge they were facing, the solutions they considered, and how they successfully integrated cobots into their manufacturing processes. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about cobots from their automation supplier, Olympus Controls (a NWHPEC member). Intended audience: Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Managers, and others who are wanting to…
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12Apr 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Teamwork – May 16th & 31st (CANCELLED)

3H Teamwork – May 16th & 31st (CANCELLED)

Application~, Beginner~, Classes, Developing People~
Back by popular demand, the 3H Teamwork class is a mini, team member focused version of our well known 3H Leadership class.  This 2-session series focuses on: Personal Responsibility Personal Communications Constructive Confrontation Title: 3H Teamwork – Engaging your Heart, Head, and HandsFacilitator: Kari Penca Course Description:Lean organizations strive to continuously improve quality, lead-time and cost performance by harnessing the natural problem-solving creativity of all employees on a daily basis. This focus on problem-solving capability naturally emphasizes the importance of engaging employees critical thinking skills – their “heads”. Tapping the full potential of their creativity, however, also relies on engaging their human need to contribute and be creative – their “hearts”.  3H Teamwork is a series of two focused sessions for individual team members.  These two sessions explore the building blocks for…
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01Mar 2023 by Jennifer Ayers
Kata Practitioner Day – March 22nd (Full)

Kata Practitioner Day – March 22nd (Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~
Explore the 4-step Improvement Kata method through practitioners sharing real world examples.  What is Toyota Kata?  It's two intentional routines - the Improvement Kata, layered with the Coaching Kata.  Together, these two routines help individuals become stronger, more confident problem solvers. The purpose of a Kata Practitioner Day is to: Provide a forum to learn from your fellow NWHPEC Kata practitioners, Introduce the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata to those new to this improvement and skill building approach, and Hear how the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata is being applied in all aspects of an organization Event Details: Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023Time: 9am – noonLocation: Smith Gardens (23200 Hubbard Cutoff Rd NE, Aurora, OR)Cost: No charge (we just ask that you aren’t a no-show)Registration: Limited to NWHPEC members. Email…
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