Lean Leadership Master Class | Lean Training | Adelaide, Australia
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO 3 & 4 FEBRUARY 2025
South Australian businesses are invited to participate in the Lean Leadership Master Class, featuring Akinori Hyodo, one of the world’s foremost lean manufacturing experts. With more than 40 years of experience within Toyota, including serving as a Toyota factory manager and director, Hyodo Sensei brings unparalleled expertise in the Toyota Production System, having implemented kaizen practices across Toyota, its supply chain, and various non-automotive industries globally.
Date: 3 Feb 2025 - 4 Feb 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
Training Location: Shinka Management, Level 1, 45 Greenhill Rd, Wayville SA 5034
Site Visit: Philmac, 47/59 Deeds Rd, North Plympton SA 5037
Pricing: AUD 1,295 (excluding GST)
For further details of Shinka Management’s training programs, see our kaizen training page.
The Lean Leadership Master Class is a lean training program led by Hyodo Sensei, a former Toyota factory manager and Japanese kaizen expert.
This two-day program offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of lean principles. The experience includes an operations tour and a diagnosis at Philmac, a leading South Australia manufacturer.
Hyodo Sensei
Akinori Hyodo is an authority on the Toyota Production System (TPS), bringing over 40 years of experience from his distinguished career at Toyota Japan. During his tenure, he served as the factory manager and director at Gifu Auto Body, a key Toyota plant specializing in the production of the iconic Toyota HiAce van and Toyota Coaster bus.
During his career with Gifu Auto Body, Hyodo Sensei spearheaded the implementation and promotion of TPS, focusing on operational efficiency, process improvement, and workforce engagement. Under his leadership, the Gifu Auto Body factory achieved significant advancements in product quality, earning recognition as one of Toyota’s top-performing facilities.
Hyodo Sensei’s deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application across diverse operations has made him a sought-after mentor and consultant for organizations worldwide.
Notable Career Achievement:
- Toyota Production System Promotion Office Manager
- Toyota Final Assembly Plant Factory Manager and Director
- Member of the All-Toyota Kaizen Promotion Team (13 Years)
- International Lean Consultant
Who Should Attend?
This lean management training program is tailored for Managing Directors, as well as Operations, Production, Continuous Improvement, and Quality Managers seeking to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
Participants will gain firsthand insights into how Japan’s leading companies achieve exceptional process improvement and learn practical strategies to implement these proven practices within their own operations.
Topics Covered in the Lean Manufacturing Training Program
This two-day master class focuses on applying lean principles and the Toyota Production System (TPS) to industries beyond automotive. The course emphasizes practical implementation and sustaining lean thinking within organizations.
- Introduction to TPS Principles – Core concepts of the Toyota Production System.
- Developing Human Assets – Strategies for empowering employees to drive improvement.
- Role of Top Management – Leadership’s critical role in sustaining lean initiatives.
- Factory Visit and Diagnosis – On-site analysis to observe and evaluate operations.
- Factory Visit Review – Reflection and analysis of findings from Day One.
- 5S and Visual Management – Techniques to create an organized and efficient workplace.
- Standardized Work Creation – Establishing consistent processes for quality and efficiency.
- Building a Continuous Improvement Culture – Sustaining a mindset of ongoing refinement.
The program also features:
- An overview of operations at Toyota’s HiAce factory in Japan, offering insights into TPS excellence.
- A site tour and mini lean manufacturing diagnosis at Philmac.
What our lean training participants have said…
It made all the light bulbs go off in my head. I knew the principles and I knew the theory but now it just all makes sense, now I can apply what I know and make real improvements in my business.
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In our experience it is hard to find good quality training. We have been very impressed with the content and presentation of the Lean courses run by Shinka. We felt we got really good value, and came away feeling inspired and that we had the skills to improve our business.
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Thank you Shinka Team – this is very useful and, believe me, we will use it extensively. Rest assured that we will call you whenever something is required as the team is extremely satisfied with your time with us and, in particular, I have learnt a lot of new things and you’ve made me think…
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I thought the training was fantastic. It was well presented and organised, and the material was very relevant and can be applied to our organisation. Shinka Management created a comfortable environment where we could ask questions and participate in group discussions.
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The training course was very valuable to our organisation. Great results were achieved. I am still using the tools for improvements.
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