Shinka Management provides lean training and professional development programs based on the Toyota Production System.
Our lean training programs provide a unique learning experience to help you and your team implement and sustain a lean culture within your organization. We support our clients in over 60 countries with our lean manufacturing and kaizen training programs, which include one-day introductory courses, multi-day master classes and week-long immersion programs at our kaizen training dojo and associated factories in Japan. Programs are delivered on-site and online by our team of veteran Toyota factory managers and senior lean consultants.
Our lean training encompasses the accumulated know-how of our team of former Toyota factory managers and senior lean consultants with decades of implementation experience.
Who We Cater For
- Companies desiring on-site training of staff
- Corporations requiring consistent training across multiple regions
- Lean consultants and trainers
- Industry association groups
- Individual lean practitioners from around the globe
Lean Training – Delivery Formats
We deliver our lean manufacturing training and kaizen professional development programs in a range of formats to provide maximum impact and convenience for our clients. Whether interacting with clients on-site or online, we seek to provide a balance of structured teaching, interactivity and practical exercises to create an enjoyable and effective learning experience, and to achieve the desired learning outcomes and value for our client organizations. Our lean training certification courses leverage a wealth of practical experience from Japanese and global lean benchmark companies that are shared through photo and video-based case studies.
How Lean Training & Certification Helps Your Business
Lean training can bring substantial benefits to your business. Training and development of your staff, together with appropriate support with implementation of lean principles across your organization, can help your company enhance efficiency by eliminating waste and streamlining processes. This results in significant time and resource savings. The focus on reducing defects improves the quality of your products or services, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Cost reduction is another key advantage, achieved through minimized rework, lower inventory levels, and more efficient resource utilization.
The inclusive nature of lean management boosts employee engagement and morale, as all team members are involved in the improvement process. Lean certification can also provide a competitive edge, demonstrating your commitment to continuous improvement and quality to customers and partners.
Furthermore, lean management fosters a culture of continuous improvement, promoting a proactive approach to process enhancement across the organization. It also encourages data-driven decision making, leading to more effective strategies and plans. Overall, lean training and certification can transform your business operations, driving efficiency, quality, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Open registration lean training courses
Our annual training calendar includes regularly-scheduled open registration programs, hosted by Shinka Management in various cities as well as lean master class programs delivered online.
- Scheduled open-registration site-based programs
- Online master classes catering for all time zones
- Suitable for individuals and groups
Japan-based immersion experiences
We offer a variety of lean immersion programs in Japan, including the Lean Japan Tour, multi-day practical kaizen courses at our kaizen training dojo, and benchmark lean company visits.
- Classroom, practical and factory-based learning
- Training led by former Toyota factory managers
- Fully accommodated immersion experience
Customized lean development programs
We customize our training programs, whether on-site, online or in Japan, to suit your organization’s goals and to complement our consulting and lean implementation support.
- Introductory lean courses and kaizen master classes
- Leadership development and coaching support
- Whole-of-company lean deployment programs
Ignacio Sanchez Gatell, Director – Lean, Quality & Business Transformation
Emirates Global Aluminium
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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Sam Belfield, Chief Executive Officer
Bluedog Fences
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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Peter Reade, Volvo Production System Internal Consultant
Volvo Group
A great training experience with a very wise lean practitioner, simplifying understanding of approaches to lean.
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Denise Cooper, HR Manager
Calder Stewart
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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Nick Gagliardi, Engineering Manager TI Australia
TI Automotive
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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Una Kasparaviča, HR Manager
AE Partners
The training was intense but had great value because the subjects have been explained in such a clear manner opposite to some European experts who know how to turn lean into some NASA scientific miracle from another planet.
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Lean Training – Programs and Courses
- Lean Leadership Master Class
- Lean Implementation Master Class
- Lean Continuous Improvement
- 5S Master Class
- Standard Work Master Class
- Visual Management Master Class
- TPM Master Class
- Lean Japan Tour
- Japan Kaizen Training
A description of all course offerings can be found on the kaizen training courses page.
Up-coming Lean Training Programs
For further information and registration, please view the individual lean training event page.
| Date/Time | Event |
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18 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 |
Lean Healthcare Tour - May 2025
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, Nagoya Aichi |
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31 Aug 2025 - 6 Sep 2025 |
Lean Japan Tour - September 2025
Tokyo Shinagawa, Tokyo |
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9 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 |
Lean Japan Tour - November 2025
Tokyo Shinagawa, Tokyo |
Comments from Lean Training Participants
Further feedback from our clients regarding our lean training capability can be viewed on the Lean Manufacturing Training Testimonials page.
Lachlan Williams, CEO
Bluedog Fences
Bluedog Fences Australia views Shinka Management as a trusted partner and a critical component of our journey toward manufacturing excellence. Shinka Management’s consultancy services, together with their training programs and Lean Japan Tours, have played a key role in embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement within our organisation. Amid recent market volatility, our focus…
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Una Kasparaviča, HR Manager
AE Partners
The training was intense but had great value because the subjects have been explained in such a clear manner opposite to some European experts who know how to turn lean into some NASA scientific miracle from another planet.
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Roberto Lammerts, Service Manager
Kador Engineering
Engaging Shinka Management was the best thing ever. The training was a great way of getting people on different levels involved on the pathway of improvement. The course was conducted very professionally and in a way that you had to get involved, and it was fun! It was good to see how to prepare and…
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Dale Seeto, Group Technical Manager
CSR Lightweight Systems
The training was great. Provides clarity and a practical approach to what can seem a very complex process.
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Corrinna Politis, Group CEO
Politis Companies
The 2-day program provided our leadership team with a great opportunity to focus on our business and to reflect on opportunities for improvement.
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Aaron Mato, Melbourne Port Terminal Manager
Emerald Grain
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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Contact us about a tailored lean training program
Speak to us about structuring a lean development program to meet your organization’s needs