Webinar: Creating a Culture of CI – March 11th

Webinar: Creating a Culture of CI – March 11th

Events, Webinar
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement with Mark Rosenthal March 11 @11am (PT) Image created by Mark Rosenthal The phrase “creating a lean culture” is often used in organizations striving for daily continuous improvement—but what does that actually mean?  What would we see in an organization that has truly embraced lean? In this webinar, Mark Rosenthal will challenge us to move beyond vague aspirations with regards to lean and focus on the observable behaviors and interactions that define a lean culture. We often talk about the outcomes of lean, but culture isn’t a static thing—it emerges from the daily habits and patterns of how people work together.  People learn what they practice – what are you practicing? For improvement to be truly continuous, everyone needs to be involved. But in…
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Why you need a Lean Management System – Feb 18th

Why you need a Lean Management System – Feb 18th

Events, Webinar
WEBINAR: Join us as Mike Orzen shares the purpose and value of a Lean Management System in your organization, with a follow up panel discussion including Andrea Avila and Andres Alamillo from Smith Gardens. Why an LMS is essential Overview of LMS elements Building an LMS (learning and applying) with an intro to the 1st Element: Purpose Panel discussion with members who are building an LMS Overview of the “Building a Lean Management System” workshop (scheduled Mar 19, Apr 2, and Apr 16; 4 hours blocks) 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025  ⏰ Time: 2pm (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom NWHPEC Members can register by clicking below Register
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Webinar: Leveling UP Our 6S Program – Nov 6th

Webinar: Leveling UP Our 6S Program – Nov 6th

Webinar
Weir ESCO is a global leader in manufacturing highly engineered wear parts and replacement products for industrial applications, with a strong presence in the mining, infrastructure, and energy industries. Founded over 100 years ago, the company has a long-standing commitment to innovation and performance excellence. They have embraced continuous improvement and Lean methodologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality across its operations. One of their key focus areas has been their 6S program—an enhanced version of the 5S workplace organization method, adding “Safety” as a critical pillar. Join us as we explore how Weir ESCO has taken their 6S program to the next level. In this webinar, Danielle Puga (CI Digital Specialist) and Megan Getman (CI Specialist) will share how ESCO strengthened the "Standardize" and "Sustain" pillars by identifying…
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Sustaining Lean: Peer Insights – July 24

Sustaining Lean: Peer Insights – July 24

Member Sharing, Webinar
Sustaining Lean Are you curious about what it takes to SUSTAIN a Lean Culture? Join us for a webinar where members share their experiences and best practices on sustaining lean and continuous improvement within their organization. Event: Sustaining Lean: Peer InsightsDate/Time: July 24th, 11:30-12:30pm (Pacific)Platform: Online via ZoomCost: Free for NWHPEC members In this member-to-member sharing session, you'll gain valuable insights directly from your peers who have successfully navigated the challenges of maintaining lean practices over the long term. This interactive webinar is designed to foster an open exchange of ideas, strategies, and practical solutions that you can introduce in your own organization. What You'll Learn: Real-World Success Stories: Hear about their journey in sustaining lean improvements and the tangible benefits they've achieved. Overcoming Challenges: Discover effective tactics for addressing common obstacles such as employee resistance,…
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Webinar: Creating & Sustaining a Lean Culture with Model Cells – Feb 7th

Webinar: Creating & Sustaining a Lean Culture with Model Cells – Feb 7th

Webinar
Join us for a lean webinar on the use of Model Cells to create and sustain a Lean culture. In late 2021, North Coast Container (formerly Myers Container) embarked on a journey to establish a culture of sustainability and efficiency, starting with the implementation of a "Model Cell" strategy. Shawn Valladolid enthusiastically shared their inspiring journey with NWHPEC during a webinar in February 2022 (you can watch it here). The introduction of the Model Cell concept provided a valuable testing ground for North Coast Container to explore and refine various lean principles and behaviors that they aimed to promote. It provided them with the perfect opportunity to experiment and further enhance their standards for a Model Cell that could be replicated not only at their CA site, but also at…
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Webinar: How You Lead Matters – Feb 21st

Webinar: How You Lead Matters – Feb 21st

Leadership~, Webinar
How You Lead Matters: Key elements to creating an engaged team We often encounter what seems to be a crisis in employee turnover, but in truth, it is a crisis of leadership. According to the Harris Poll Toxic Bosses Survey, a staggering 85% of American workers believe that having a respectful and nurturing manager would greatly enhance their engagement at work. Dan Shannon experienced this firsthand.  He was entrusted with the task of leading a customer service team that lacked engagement and experienced a high annual turnover rate of 40%.  The employees had been conditioned to think that their work was a job, not a career.  Furthermore, making mistakes and seeking assistance were viewed as a major inconvenience.  Dan used the upside-down pyramid philosophy of a servant leader to influence…
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Webinar: Excavating Best Practices to Mine Improvements – Dec 14th

Webinar: Excavating Best Practices to Mine Improvements – Dec 14th

Webinar
In 2021 the Weir ESCO Covington site was experiencing hiccups in productivity and knew they needed to put some time and effort into stabilizing their processes and productivity in a way that would make a positive impact on the team members in the area. In this webinar, you’ll hear Kara Herndon talk about: The driving force behind our focus on improvement How we’ve improved over time Unveiling the tools that proved most effective, including process management, Kaizen events, tier meetings, and takt time Candid insights into our failures and the invaluable lessons learned along the way Where we are now, and what’s next Our presenters and contributors: Kara Herndon - CI Leader at the Weir ESCO Covington, KY plant, Joe Sodano - Warehouse Supervisor (and former CI Leader), and Danielle…
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