AME Event - Keys to Sustaining: Going to See & Leader Standard Work

Host Company: Kennedy Valve
Kennedy Valve’s lean journey started in 2008 driven by a strong desire to improve the sustainability and market position of their company. The  transformation began by re-organizing the business into value streams and making significant changes to its shop floor layout to support flow.

The Elmira company has implemented various improvements including, level flow, visual pull systems, flexible and simple equipment, and an effective continuous improvement suggestion program.

Kennedy Valve manufactures and sells a wide range of products to support water and wastewater infrastructure. The company is ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 certified.
More information at kennedyvalve.com.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone in a leadership role can benefit from this event – from supervisor to the CEO
Organizations who are having difficulty with sustaining their lean initiatives
Anyone interested in learning more about leader standard work and visual management
Organizations who continue to struggle to transform their culture

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
Learn the elements of Leader Standard Work and how it is a key to sustaining lean
See examples of visual management which can make it much easier for leaders to do what is expected of them
Learn the intent of Gemba walks, and have an opportunity to practice one’s observation and coaching  skills
View a visually managed inventory process and pull systems that support flow
Employee-driven Continuous Improvement Suggestion Program

TOUR and WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
The facility tour in the morning will give participants a first hand look at how Kennedy Valve has implemented various Enterprise Excellence concepts in this foundry and finishing business.
The afternoon workshop will cover the subject of Leader Standard Work (LSW) – a key to lean sustainment. The elements of LSW include Gemba walks and visual management.

AGENDA
 8:30 a.m. Registration
 9:00 a.m. Introductions, Company Background, Tour Instructions
 9:30 a.m. Plant Tour, Q & A
12:00 noon Lunch
12:30 p.m. Workshop:  Keys to Sustaining: Going to See & Leader Standard Work
 4:00 p.m. Wrap-up


Date: March 13, 2014
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Kennedy Valve
1021 East Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901
607-734-2211
Cost: AME Member: $395.00, Non-Member: $495.00
Registration: ame.org


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