Lean 101 Workshop
04/24/2025 9:00 AM - 04/24/2025 4:00 PM Grand Forks, ND or Virtual
Efficiency Begins Here: Introduction to Lean
| Date | April 24, 2025 |
| Location | Grand Forks, ND - Staybridge Suites, 1175 42nd St. S. Virtual option also available. |
| Time | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Cost | $385/person (includes lunch and materials) Register by April 10th and receive a 10% discount - use code Early Bird. |
| Deadline | April 17, 2025 |
During this one-day Lean overview, you will learn about the Top 10 Lean Tools, C4/A3 Idea Generation, Problem Solving, DMAIC Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), and participate in a Lego Simulation.
- Lean Manufacturing
- Facility Layout and Flow
- Kaizen
- 5S Workplace Organization
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kanban/Materials Management
- Problem Solving
- Set-up Reduction/Quick Changeover
- Standard Work
- Total Productive Maintenance
About the Presenter:
Wendy Hauff, is a Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Professional with 20+ years of Process Development, Continuous Improvement and Project Management experience.
She has spent her professional career working in Aerospace and Defense industries concentrated in Avionics and Cargo; recently moving into Aerial and Compact Equipment with a process focus on Assembly, Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Material Management, Inspection and TPM.
Wendy has experience in leading larger teams as well as leading smaller teams of skilled business professionals while monitoring and measuring KPIs, conducting audits, working in cross-functional teams, and driving Continuous Improvement Projects, Kaizens, and Rapid Improvements.
She has worked closely with Plant Managers, Supervisors, Quality and Manufacturing groups to drive change with a focus on improving SQDCs utilizing DMAIC, A3 and PDCA methodologies utilizing LSS tools related to VSM, 5S and SW. She provides a focus on Training and Development as well as closing the gaps on Strategic planning leading to profitability.
Wendy received her BS in Aerospace Engineering, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona. She is a trained six sigma black belt, lean manufacturing practitioner and trainer as well as a quality management system auditor.
For more information please contact Wendy at 701-425-4036 or wendyh@impactdakota.com.