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Developing a lean workforce : a guide for human resources, plant managers, and lean coordinators / Chris Harris and Rick Harris

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Productivity Press, c2007.Description: xv, 138 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781563273483
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 658.3/01 22
LOC classification:
  • HF5549 .H33818 2007
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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.
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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.

Note: Foreword by James Womack

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