LEAN 'Gamechanger' Stories
LEAN ‘Gamechanger’ Stories March 17, 2015 Thanks to our Speakers and Hosts:
Scott Clinch, Director of Operations, Jøtul North America Bret Watson, President, Jøtul North America Mike Shane, Plant Manager, Hancock Lumber Moderated by: Lisa Westberg and Sarah Kelley SME Board Members
Sme Downeast Chapter 46
2015 Lean Round Tables
!
Welcome!
Agenda How Lean can support “Game Changing Events” in business 5:00 – 5:05
Introductions and Connection
5:05 – 5:30
Dinner and Stage Setting, Host Presentations SME, Jøtul and Hancock Lumber Panel Discussion, facilitated by Lisa Westberg
5:30 – 6:00
Mike Shane – Hancock Lumber Bret Watson and Scott Clinch – Jøtul Questions and Discussion
6:05 – 6:55 7:00 – 7:45 7:45 – 8:00
Plant Tour Roundtable Discussion and Presentations Wrap Up
Definition of GAME CHANGER
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
Connection before content • Find 1-2 people and tell them the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a ‘game changer’ occurrence in your life. Professional or Personal… Was it: - A move? - A job change? - A person, mentor, boss?
- A coaching insight? - A health commitment? - Something else?
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Meet – Know - Grow
Networking / Best Practices Leadership Development Knowledge Sharing Professional Recognition Educational and Technical Resources Business Growth Opportunities
Check out the Sme Downeast Chapter 46 website at http://i.sme.org/c046/Home/ If you Google “Downeast Chapter 46”, the website will be the first result.
SME Strategic Initiatives • Professional Development for Members • Technical and Leadership Training • Partnering—ASQ, APICS, MAMe, MEP, AME, Community Colleges, U Maine System, Northeast Lean Collaborative
• K-12 and beyond STEM Education Support to grow the future economy of Maine
SME Value for You • SME is a National Organization with over 100,000 professional members. • Chapter 46 connects you. Members have access to a tremendous network of manufacturing innovation from peers and the connectivity SME provides. • More than manufacturing! We represent healthcare, marketing, aerospace, biomedical, retail, etc. • New you can use - Manufacturing Engineering monthly • magazine and advancedmanufacturing.org. • SME.org has exclusive resources and content for members • on virtually any topic you could need to grow your business. • Professional Certifications – LEAN, CMfgE, Green Manufacturing and more. • Support the future. Your involvement and membership dues support scholarships for engineering students, Middle School and HS Robotics Clubs, School Programs and more.
We thank our partner MAMe The Manufacturers Association of Maine hosts many great events throughout the year and partners with many great collaborators. www.mainemfg.com
Round Table Orders of Business 1. Expect a breakout session after our tour. You may be asked to present! 2. Please share your experiences with the group during questions and answers. formation request 3. After the tour, provide advice to Jøtul on their Lean Initiative and Innovation Ideas. Include your name and contact info if you’d like.
Definition of GAME CHANGER
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
Lean as a Game Changer! What does it take for Lean to become a significant factor in an organization’s success?
Lean as a Game Changer!
Lean as a Game Changer! Jøtul US has been more profitable with 1/3 less sales over the past 6 years. Why? Highest Quality? Lowest Cost? Shortest Lead Time?
Mike Shane General Manager, Ryefield Mill Casco
Panel Discussion Questions • How did the Game Change Impact You? • What was the Personal Change you had to make to support the Game Change • What were your Motivators, Fears and/or Barriers • What do you wish you knew then that you know now?
Plant Tour 6:05 to 6:45 After the tour, provide advice to Jøtul on their Lean Initiative and Innovation Ideas. Include your name and contact info if you’d like.
FOCUS QUESTIONS • In each of these cases, what helped to translate the building of LEAN fundamentals into to larger scale business success? What can you take away? • What other business systems must be in place for Lean to “work” in Game Changing events? • What are the Risks and/or Benefits to selecting Lean as part of the Strategy when there is a Game Change? • What are alternatives to LEAN when facing gamechanging issues?
Table Discussions 6:50 – 7:45 Topic Summary 10 min total • Select Leader • Brainstorm Topic • Prepare Summary • Assign SpokespPerson
Large Group Debrief 5 min per Topic • Spokesperson Report out - 5 min • Large group discussion 5 min
Lean Resources The Toyota Way—Jeffrey K Liker, 2004 Building a Project-Driven Enterprise: How to Slash Waste and Boost Profits Through Lean - Ronald Mascitelli, 2002 Lean Project Management: Eight Principles for Success - Lawrence P. Leach, 2006
Lean Project Leadership: Synthesizing the Tools of Professional Project Management and Modern System Improvement Methods to Complete Projects I - Lawrence P. Leach, 2010
Wrap Up - Plus / Delta What worked well? + + + + + + +
What do you want at the next event? -
Thank you for coming to
! See you at the next roundtable at April 21, 2015 35 Medical Center Parkway Augusta, ME Topic = Educating Employee Teams on Lean and Communicating Through Hoshin Boards
Scott Clinch, Director of Operations, Jøtul North America Bret Watson, President, Jøtul North America Mike Shane, Plant Manager, Hancock Lumber Moderated by: Lisa Westberg and Sarah Kelley SME Board Members
Sme Downeast Chapter 46
2015 Lean Round Tables
!
Welcome!
Agenda How Lean can support “Game Changing Events” in business 5:00 – 5:05
Introductions and Connection
5:05 – 5:30
Dinner and Stage Setting, Host Presentations SME, Jøtul and Hancock Lumber Panel Discussion, facilitated by Lisa Westberg
5:30 – 6:00
Mike Shane – Hancock Lumber Bret Watson and Scott Clinch – Jøtul Questions and Discussion
6:05 – 6:55 7:00 – 7:45 7:45 – 8:00
Plant Tour Roundtable Discussion and Presentations Wrap Up
Definition of GAME CHANGER
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
Connection before content • Find 1-2 people and tell them the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a ‘game changer’ occurrence in your life. Professional or Personal… Was it: - A move? - A job change? - A person, mentor, boss?
- A coaching insight? - A health commitment? - Something else?
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Meet – Know - Grow
Networking / Best Practices Leadership Development Knowledge Sharing Professional Recognition Educational and Technical Resources Business Growth Opportunities
Check out the Sme Downeast Chapter 46 website at http://i.sme.org/c046/Home/ If you Google “Downeast Chapter 46”, the website will be the first result.
SME Strategic Initiatives • Professional Development for Members • Technical and Leadership Training • Partnering—ASQ, APICS, MAMe, MEP, AME, Community Colleges, U Maine System, Northeast Lean Collaborative
• K-12 and beyond STEM Education Support to grow the future economy of Maine
SME Value for You • SME is a National Organization with over 100,000 professional members. • Chapter 46 connects you. Members have access to a tremendous network of manufacturing innovation from peers and the connectivity SME provides. • More than manufacturing! We represent healthcare, marketing, aerospace, biomedical, retail, etc. • New you can use - Manufacturing Engineering monthly • magazine and advancedmanufacturing.org. • SME.org has exclusive resources and content for members • on virtually any topic you could need to grow your business. • Professional Certifications – LEAN, CMfgE, Green Manufacturing and more. • Support the future. Your involvement and membership dues support scholarships for engineering students, Middle School and HS Robotics Clubs, School Programs and more.
We thank our partner MAMe The Manufacturers Association of Maine hosts many great events throughout the year and partners with many great collaborators. www.mainemfg.com
Round Table Orders of Business 1. Expect a breakout session after our tour. You may be asked to present! 2. Please share your experiences with the group during questions and answers. formation request 3. After the tour, provide advice to Jøtul on their Lean Initiative and Innovation Ideas. Include your name and contact info if you’d like.
Definition of GAME CHANGER
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
Lean as a Game Changer! What does it take for Lean to become a significant factor in an organization’s success?
Lean as a Game Changer!
Lean as a Game Changer! Jøtul US has been more profitable with 1/3 less sales over the past 6 years. Why? Highest Quality? Lowest Cost? Shortest Lead Time?
Mike Shane General Manager, Ryefield Mill Casco
Panel Discussion Questions • How did the Game Change Impact You? • What was the Personal Change you had to make to support the Game Change • What were your Motivators, Fears and/or Barriers • What do you wish you knew then that you know now?
Plant Tour 6:05 to 6:45 After the tour, provide advice to Jøtul on their Lean Initiative and Innovation Ideas. Include your name and contact info if you’d like.
FOCUS QUESTIONS • In each of these cases, what helped to translate the building of LEAN fundamentals into to larger scale business success? What can you take away? • What other business systems must be in place for Lean to “work” in Game Changing events? • What are the Risks and/or Benefits to selecting Lean as part of the Strategy when there is a Game Change? • What are alternatives to LEAN when facing gamechanging issues?
Table Discussions 6:50 – 7:45 Topic Summary 10 min total • Select Leader • Brainstorm Topic • Prepare Summary • Assign SpokespPerson
Large Group Debrief 5 min per Topic • Spokesperson Report out - 5 min • Large group discussion 5 min
Lean Resources The Toyota Way—Jeffrey K Liker, 2004 Building a Project-Driven Enterprise: How to Slash Waste and Boost Profits Through Lean - Ronald Mascitelli, 2002 Lean Project Management: Eight Principles for Success - Lawrence P. Leach, 2006
Lean Project Leadership: Synthesizing the Tools of Professional Project Management and Modern System Improvement Methods to Complete Projects I - Lawrence P. Leach, 2010
Wrap Up - Plus / Delta What worked well? + + + + + + +
What do you want at the next event? -
Thank you for coming to
! See you at the next roundtable at April 21, 2015 35 Medical Center Parkway Augusta, ME Topic = Educating Employee Teams on Lean and Communicating Through Hoshin Boards
