Harris, Chris
Developing a lean workforce : a guide for human resources, plant managers, and lean coordinators / Chris Harris and Rick Harris - New York : Productivity Press, c2007. - xv, 138 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Note: Foreword by James Womack
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Understanding the role of human resources in a lean facility -- Preparing to develop a lean-thinking workforce -- Lean 101 -- Workplace organization -- Value stream maps -- Continuous (one-piece) flow -- Lean materials delivery systems -- Creating a flexible workforce -- Developing group leaders (supervisors) -- Continually improving your workforce through new hires, promotions, and ongoing training.
Changing an organization from a mass manufacturing environment to a lean environment is significant and affects all levels of the company if the implementation is done correctly. Many times, however, lean implementers become so involved with the nuts and bolts of lean implementation that the "people" side of the business is neglected. Transform your HR Department into an Agent of Change during Lean Implementation. With an HR perspective, veteran consultants Chris Harris and Rick Harris walk readers through a simple, step-by-step proven method for transforming a mass production workforce into a lean thinking one that possesses the necessary skills, training, and attitude to march in a new direction. They explain the role of human resources in a lean-oriented facility, emphasizing systematic training that continues for all employees. They also discuss the value of promoting employees from within a facility to team leader and group leader positions, and the importance of flexibility. This critically acclaimed book includes sample training sessions with explanations.
9781563273483
2006102937
Personnel management--Management
Employees--Training of
Facility management
Organizational effectiveness
HF5549 / .H33818 2007
658.3/01
Developing a lean workforce : a guide for human resources, plant managers, and lean coordinators / Chris Harris and Rick Harris - New York : Productivity Press, c2007. - xv, 138 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Note: Foreword by James Womack
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Understanding the role of human resources in a lean facility -- Preparing to develop a lean-thinking workforce -- Lean 101 -- Workplace organization -- Value stream maps -- Continuous (one-piece) flow -- Lean materials delivery systems -- Creating a flexible workforce -- Developing group leaders (supervisors) -- Continually improving your workforce through new hires, promotions, and ongoing training.
Changing an organization from a mass manufacturing environment to a lean environment is significant and affects all levels of the company if the implementation is done correctly. Many times, however, lean implementers become so involved with the nuts and bolts of lean implementation that the "people" side of the business is neglected. Transform your HR Department into an Agent of Change during Lean Implementation. With an HR perspective, veteran consultants Chris Harris and Rick Harris walk readers through a simple, step-by-step proven method for transforming a mass production workforce into a lean thinking one that possesses the necessary skills, training, and attitude to march in a new direction. They explain the role of human resources in a lean-oriented facility, emphasizing systematic training that continues for all employees. They also discuss the value of promoting employees from within a facility to team leader and group leader positions, and the importance of flexibility. This critically acclaimed book includes sample training sessions with explanations.
9781563273483
2006102937
Personnel management--Management
Employees--Training of
Facility management
Organizational effectiveness
HF5549 / .H33818 2007
658.3/01