Advanced Production Management for Modern Manufacturing
An advanced programme for production leaders. Participants define and monitor production KPIs, explore Industry 4.0, apply industrial-engineering and ergonomics principles, strengthen production control, optimise labour and machine utilisation and use Lean tools to raise performance.
At a glance
- 9 days
Who it's for
- Production managers, team leaders, engineers
Learning objectives
- Define and monitor production KPIs
- Apply Industry 4.0, IE and ergonomics principles
- Optimise labour & machine utilisation
- Apply Lean tools to production
Detailed content
- Role of production management
- Defining, setting and monitoring KPIs
- Turning data into action
- Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
- Sustainable manufacturing practices
- IE principles and work study
- Ergonomics and human factors
- Production planning and control fundamentals
- Managing variability
- Quality control in production
- Labour optimisation
- Machine utilisation and maintenance
- Balancing resources
- Measuring performance and benchmarking
- Lean tools for production
- Improvement project
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Production management and KPIs
- Modern manufacturing
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Industrial engineering
- Production control
- Group project work and coaching
- Resource utilisation
- Performance and Lean
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- ISO 45001:2018
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Automotive & Manufacturing Quality · Leader
- Maintenance, Engineering & Reliability · Leader
Frequently asked questions
How long is Advanced Production Management for Modern Manufacturing?
The program runs 9 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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