How Business Owners Can Increase Efficiency And Profits With Productivity Improvement Training

Unsure how to implement productivity initiatives? How do you transfer what has been learned on training courses into practical procedures throughout your company? How do you involve workers on the shop floor in any productivity or improvement initiatives? How do you get buy in from the people who know best how to do the work?

When it comes to productivity improvement training, the focus has traditionally been on training for management only. WelTec Connect Workplace Learning programmes cater for the entire company’s workforce – focusing on employees in lower level management and across the shop floor.

Following the WelTec Connect programmes assists managers in making any company sustainable and competitive in its industry. They learn how to effectively integrate systems used by employees on a daily basis to be more productive in the workplace.

Programme directors report better participation by employees when they are involved in the implementation from the very beginning. Those who are keep apprised of the changes to come are more willing to support those changes.

WelTec Connect offers the First Line Management and Lean Manufacturing programmes to help business owners boost employee productivity.

Lean manufacturing as a term used within the Japanese manufacturing industry, and mostly related to the Toyota Production System which focused on increasing efficiency by improving the flow of work scheduling thereby reducing waste?

The manufacturing sector in Japan uses Lean Manufacturing methods. The Toyota Production System is based on these principles and focuses attention on efficient scheduling with an emphasis on ways to reduce waste.

Specific courses offered include Quick Changeover, 7 Forms of Waste and Just in Time (JIT).

Employees are urged to set and meet individual goals as well as goals designed for the entire team. Employees in all departments and at every level are included to boost overall productivity throughout the company. In return, the company owner gets a motivated workforce, improved efficiency and higher profits.

Competitive Manufacturing qualifications are implemented to give employees goals to work for. NZQA unit standards are awarded based on performance. This gives employees an incentive to improve skills. As they reach their goals they feel like they have accomplished something worthwhile and self confidence goes up.

WelTec programmes are flexible enough to suit the needs of companies in all industries. A custom programme is developed for the company and the training is conducted onsite for maximum convenience. Specific programmes vary in length. Company owners can choose an appropriate package based on the size of the workforce, learning pace desired, time available, budget size and specific goals. Training can last just a few weeks or several years depending on need. Employees must be allowed time to participate but the majority of the courses involve demonstrations and action learning techniques to get employees on board and up to speed quickly.

WelTec Connect’s Elizabeth Steer recommends training methods that include requirements for employees to periodically demonstrate efficiency and skill level to managers and team leaders. This encourages employees to take responsibility for their own output.

WelTec Connect also offers a programme in First Line Management. With this programme, WelTec Connect tutors work directly with team leaders or first tier managers. The course is project based and focuses on the processes of working efficiently not only as first line managers but with their peers and also with senior management. This is of particular relevance if the team leader has been promoted from the shop floor and lacks management skills.

The flexible programmes offered by WelTec can be tailored to suit the needs of any size company. Employees gain confidence through attaining NZQA unit standards and the company reaps the benefits of a more efficient workforce.

Companies who have participated in these two programmes report positive gains for the business and their workforce. Better processes led to improved productivity and less rework required and an overall increase in employee and employer morale.

Business owners interested in learning more about WelTec Connect Improved Productivity Training are urged to contact Elizabeth Steer for more information. Interested parties should also ask about the financial assistance available for qualified participants.