If you have any questions while creating your new online profile, please contact us at continuinged@govst.edu or 708.534.4099.

Course Detail: CEPD-BCLSOL - Blommer Chocolate Lean Training

***MUST REGISTER WITH BLOMMER EMAIL ADDRESS***

This customized training for Blommer Chocolate focuses on both advanced lean techniques and leadership. Integrates theories of business and statistics, with the goal of achieving tangible results through the elimination of waste and improved quality. Includes project planning and various statistical tools to equip students to be lean leaders at their organization. The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate program will focus on both Advanced Lean Techniques and Six Sigma "Green Belt" methodologies. Detailed and real-world examples of lean thinking will be reviewed with hands - on examples to enhance the learning experience. Learn how to integrate theories of business, statistics, and the elimination of waste with the goal of achieving tangible results. Six Sigma methods will include project planning and various statistical tools to equip the student to be Green Belt certified and a practitioner of Lean Six Sigma at their organization.

RATIONALE: The student upon completion of the class will be able to use lean tools and leadership techniques.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Professionals in entry or mid-management positions who intend to utilize the tools related to leadership and lean methodologies.

EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES:

1.   Develop a complete understanding of the Lean Production
2.    Understand Philosophy, Process, People/Partners, and Problem Solving
3.    Develop a complete understanding of leadership principles.
4.   Understand and be able to apply primary lean tools
5. DMAIC - Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control. Understand and be able to implemented improvements using Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC).
6. Soft Skills/Change Management - Understand the change process, examine why people resist change, learn to prepare, execute and reinforce change.
7. Leadership/Followership - Understand models of leadership, access individuals' styles of leaders, describe tactics for enacting transformational leadership, define followership and discuss tactics for managing various follower styles.
8. Interpersonal Skills for Thriving within Organizational Change - Learn essential communication skills for organization change, explore how clear expectations and communication enhance teamwork, learn how to encourage "healthy conflict," and examine situational factors influencing the effectiveness of different conflict management styles
9. Self-Reflection - Defining your leadership strengths while identifying your team's strength. Utilizing Clifton Strengths Finder to understand your strengths and weaknesses.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODALITY(IES): Independent Study Courses/Online
ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS/REQUIREMENTS: The student will read the designated textbook as listed on our syllabus. It is important to read the section listed and then respond to the assigned homework. I encourage you to take notes as you read the material.

***MUST REGISTER WITH BLOMMER EMAIL ADDRESS***

Session Information: CEPD-BCLSOL-24SP1

Schedule:

Customized Training for Bloomer Chocolate

Times:

12:00am-11:59pm CST

View Full Schedule |

Add to my Calendar

View Full Schedule
Add to my Calendar

Price:

This session contains no associated Fee Codes, so you cannot register at this time

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Tricia B. Kerns

Biography:

Dr. Tricia M. Kerns, CPIM, CLTD, LSSBB, SCPro?

CAREER PROFILE

Extensive experience with proven success in all facets of leadership and management. A true

change agent - achieving great success with implementing change and "Lean Thinking." A solid background of experience and education in Operations, Material Management, Inventory,

Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing and Executive Leadership.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-Extensive "Lean" experience in all facets of manufacturing, material management, distribution and customer service.
-Extensive experience with International Procurement: Japan, China, Taiwan, Germany, Mexico, Singapore and Hong Kong
-Implemented Lean techniques improving efficiency by 50-75%
-CT-PAT, NAFTA, ISF and PMS experience with United States Customs
-Increased Inventory Turns by 50%
-PPV Savings of $900K
-Established Customer Relationship Management - Salesforce.com
-Maintained superior inventory accuracy (99.9%) and on time shipping (98.5%)
-Implemented distribution team focus groups improved efficiency on all accounts that exceeded a saving of $250,000.
-ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) experience
-Implementation team for ISO certification/Successfully certified.
-ASI (American Sanitation Institute) experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Governors State University 2014-Current

University Lecturer

Governors State University was founded in 1969, located 40 miles south of Chicago. Governors

State University has roughly 5,500 students with numerous degree programs and certificates. As

a University Lecturer, I teach both undergraduate and graduate programs. In my role, I develop

and implement course instructions and support student success. Successfully completed

Blackboard on-line training at Governors State which enables me to build courses using various

tools and techniques. I also participate in committee work, including our Strategic Management

committee. Courses include: Quality Management, Ethics, Problems in Business Ethics,

Inventory and Production Management, and Operations Management.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, I am a member of the Strategic Management Committee.

The goal of this committee is to achieve and maintain high standards for the College of Business and Public Administration. I also participate as an APICS Student Club Advisor which allows students to collaborate with others interested in APICS - the Operations Management Society.

Facility Detail

Governors State University Campus

Online

1 University Parkway

University Park, IN 60484