Workshop: Lean Principles & Rules – 5S in Practice
This interactive workshop builds on the concepts introduced in the Lunch & Learn and moves from theory to application. Participants will work through Lean principles and 5S practices in greater depth, learning how to analyze processes, identify waste, and improve flow using a structured, practical approach.
The workshop emphasizes understanding value from the customer’s perspective, mapping the value stream, and investigating activities and connections that impact performance. Attendees will leave with tools and insights they can apply immediately to improve efficiency, consistency, and workplace organization.
What You’ll Learn
- How to define value from the customer’s perspective
- How to identify and map the value stream
- How to create flow by investigating activities and connections
- How to apply 5S to reduce waste and support continuous improvement
- How Lean principles translate into measurable operational improvements
Who Should Attend
- General Manager
- Department Managers
- Supervisory Personnel
Length & Timing
- 4 hours
- Certificate
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Polaris MEP Project Manager Nathan A. Bonds has over 20 years of manufacturing experience in a wide variety of industries. Since joining Polaris MEP, he has served as trusted advisor to more than 100 smaller manufacturers in Rhode Island, helping them enjoy reduced costs, increased sales and less stress as they scaled their businesses sustainably.
In his past experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager, he performed training on Team Management, Facilitation, Structured Problem Solving, 5-S Execution, and Preventative Maintenance Scheduling. He also developed new processes for new product development, streamlining the process, and seeing through to production. He is a passionate trainer and teacher. He has certifications in ASQ Training, Root Cause Analysis and is a member of Gemba Academy, Lean Six Sigma and ASQ.