Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills assessment
Continuous improvement specialists help plants remove waste and variation. This scorecard covers lean tools, data analysis, facilitation, change and results.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills you can score
These are the default Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every operator, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Lean Tools and 5S
Applies lean tools such as 5S to organise workplaces and reduce waste.
Value Stream Mapping
Maps processes from start to finish to find delays and waste.
Problem Solving Methods
Uses structured methods such as PDCA and A3.
Data Collection and Analysis
Collects and analyses data to understand problems.
Kaizen Facilitation
Facilitates improvement events that involve the people doing the work.
Standard Work Development
Documents standard work so the best method is used consistently.
Change Engagement
Engages people in change and overcomes resistance.
Six Sigma Concepts
Applies Six Sigma concepts to reduce variation.
Project Management
Manages improvement projects to deliver results.
Measuring Results
Measures and reports the benefits of improvements.
Coaching Teams
Coaches teams to solve problems themselves.
Sustaining Gains
Puts controls in place so improvements last.
Levels included with Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for manufacturing, so operators can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Operator
- Senior Operator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Production Manager
How Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement works in SkillScorer
Score
Each operator in a line is scored on the Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank operators, compare two side by side, or compare your lines against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's line.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement scorecard covers 12 skills: Lean Tools and 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving Methods, Data Collection and Analysis, Kaizen Facilitation, Standard Work Development, Change Engagement, Six Sigma Concepts, Project Management, Measuring Results, Coaching Teams and Sustaining Gains. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are operators scored in Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement?
Every operator is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one line and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement?
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Operator, Senior Operator, Team Leader, Supervisor and Production Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In manufacturing the app talks about operators, lines and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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