Programme Start Date: 17th September 2026

Format: Face-to-face workshops

Location: Manchester

Duration: 7 modules delivered across structured workshop days

Price: £1,607 + VAT per delegate

Delivery Dates:

• 17th and 24th September 2026

• 1st , 8th , 15th , 22nd and 29th October 2026

  
  

About the Course:

This seven-day, practitioner-led programme is designed for supervisors and team leaders in manufacturing and operations.

Participants will:

• Develop lean thinking applied to frontline leadership

• Lead communication and performance conversations with confidence

• Set clear expectations and foster a high-performance culture

• Apply structured problem-solving (A3) to real operational challenges

• Present improvement thinking with credibility

Who the Programme Is For:

• Newly appointed or aspiring frontline leaders in manufacturing

• Supervisors and team leaders seeking greater influence and impact

• Individuals responsible for daily performance and team results

Why Attend:

• Build lean leadership skills relevant to real operational challenges

• Strengthen team engagement, communication and accountability

• Drive daily improvement with practical tools and behaviours

What You Will Learn:

• Day 1 – Culture, Values & Strategic Alignment

  • Understand what culture looks like in a lean organisation and how your daily behaviours influence standards, accountability and results - enabling you to align your team’s actions to business priorities.

• Day 2 – Lean Principles & Lean Leadership in Practice

  • Experience lean thinking through practical simulation and explore what lean leadership means on the shopfloor - giving you the confidence to reduce waste, improve flow and lead by example.

• Day 3 – The Role of the First Line Lean Leader

  • Clarify your leadership role beyond technical delivery - strengthening your ability to lead teams, set expectations and build accountability.

• Day 4 – Communication & Performance Conversations

  • Develop the confidence to lead toolbox talks, communicate performance measures clearly and present information in a way that engages and motivates your team.

• Day 5 – Managing Performance & Building the Right Environment

  • Learn how to set clear objectives, handle difficult conversations constructively and foster a positive, disciplined performance culture that supports wellbeing and results.

• Day 6 – Structured Problem Solving & Quality Focus

  • Apply A3 thinking to real operational challenges - enabling you to address root causes, protect quality and lead sustainable improvement.

• Day 7 – Demonstrating Improvement Leadership

  • Consolidate your learning through improvement presentations that build credibility, ownership and confidence in leading change.

Programme Format

• Duration: Seven days

• Delivery: In-person

• Approach: Workshops, simulations, group work, practical exercises and real workplace application

• Accreditation: LCS Level 1b and CMI Quality Assured

Workplace Project Requirements

Every delegate completes a workplace improvement project, supported by:

• A company mentor to guide local delivery

• Coaching and feedback from a Manufacturers Network practitioner

• A structured A3 or equivalent report to demonstrate analysis, action and results

• Final presentation and evaluation for certification