Developing a Lean Workforce: A Guide for Human Resources, Plant Managers, and Lean Coordinators

By Chris Harris and Rick Harris

With an HR perspective, veteran consultants Chris Harris and Rick Harris walk readers through a simple, step-by-step proven method for transforming a mass production workforce into a lean thinking one that possesses the necessary skills, training, and attitude to march in a new direction. They explain the role of human resources in a lean-oriented facility, emphasizing systematic training that continues for all employees. They also discuss the value of promoting employees from within a facility to team leader and group leader positions, and the importance of flexibility. This critically acclaimed book includes sample training sessions with explanations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563273489
• ISBN13: 9781563273483
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Productivity Press
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.8" x 8.5"