Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence
Lean Manufacturing in the Mining Industry
Lean principles adapted to mining operations. Participants learn to identify waste in extraction, haulage and processing, raise OEE and capacity utilisation, manage spare parts and lead time, apply kanban, poka-yoke and 5S, and use digital tools – ending with an implementation roadmap for their site.
At a glance
Catalog codeA20
Duration
- 7 days
LevelPractitioner
Program typeProfessional Course
LanguageEnglish / Arabic
DeliveryIn-house · Public · Online
Who it's for
- Mining engineers, managers, supervisors and operational staff – beginners and experienced
Learning objectives
- Understand and adapt Lean principles to mining
- Identify and eliminate waste in mining operations
- Improve OEE and capacity utilisation
- Optimise lead times and spare-parts management
- Apply Kanban, Poka-yoke, 5S and visual management
- Use digital technology and build a Lean transformation plan
Detailed content
- Lean principles & mindset
- Wastes in mining
- Lead-time reduction
- Value-added vs non-value-added
- Key Lean tools
- OEE in mining (exercise)
- Spare parts management & downtime
- Case studies
- Digital solutions
- Case studies
- Technology roadmap
- Maximising capacity
- Gemba walk exercise
- Waste-reduction strategies
- Kanban for mining materials
- Mistake-proofing
- 5S & visual management workshop
- Kaizen event exercise
- Field management
- CI culture
- Change management & leadership
- Lean transformation plan – group project & presentations
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Introduction to Lean in Mining
- Lean Tools for Mining Efficiency
- Technology, Digitisation & Lean Mining
- Capacity Utilisation & Waste Reduction
- Kanban, Poka-Yoke & 5S
- Kaizen & Field Management
- Implementing Lean in Mining
- 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
- Red-tag exercise and 5S audit of a real work area
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- 5S audit checklist with scoring
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
- JIPM / Hiroyuki Hirano 5S approach
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
What participants say
“When I started the course I was a quality specialist; after it I was promoted to quality team leader. Six Sigma changed a lot for me. Very comprehensive – I'd suggest it 100%.”
“The course teaches you to take hold of a problem logically and solve it scientifically. The explanation was simple, and this way of thinking matters for life as a whole.”
“What I gained most: I never imagined how much money projects can lose. We ran a small cost project on our site and found mistakes we can now avoid.”
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is Lean Manufacturing in the Mining Industry?
The program runs 7 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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