Operations & Production Management
A comprehensive operations programme for production engineers and managers. Participants calculate standard time, forecast and plan production, manage materials, map value streams, find bottlenecks and apply OEE, TPM and standard work.
At a glance
- 10 days
Who it's for
- Production engineers
- Production managers & supervisors
Learning objectives
- Calculate standard time
- Apply forecasting methods
- Plan production and the MPS
- Understand material management in production
- Map value streams and find bottlenecks
- Use OEE, TPM and standard work
- Communicate with maintenance and quality
Detailed content
- OEE
- TPM
- Time study & standard time
- Standard work & SOPs
- Forecasting methods
- Production planning
- Master production schedule
- Material management
- Lean basics & the 8 wastes
- Value stream mapping & takt time
- Bottleneck analysis
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Productivity & Equipment
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Work Standards
- Group project work and coaching
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Planning
- Group project work and coaching
- Lean Production
- Practical workshop applying the tools to participants' cases
- Group project work and coaching
- 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
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- Course workbook and slide handouts
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
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is Operations & Production Management?
The program runs 10 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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