Two Days. Hands-On. High Impact.

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines; Manufacturing; Regional and Rural Development is bringing a powerful, practical Lean Manufacturing Workshop to the Sunshine Coast, delivered by industry leaders Vative.

If your business is looking to scale, stabilise, streamline, or simply sharpen your competitive edge, this is your chance to experience Lean the way it’s meant to be learned — by doing.

Why Attend?

If your business hasn’t yet embraced Lean, this is the easiest and most effective place to start.

Businesses that have completed this workshop are rolling out full Lean transformation programs — reducing waste, improving workflow, and unlocking untapped capacity.

What to Expect

Over two immersive days, you’ll participate in hands-on “dummy production runs” that simulate real manufacturing challenges. After each run, you’ll apply Lean tools to improve the process and watch KPIs shift in real time. This isn’t theory — it’s practical, measurable improvement you can implement right away.

Core Skills You’ll Build

• Waste Reduction

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• 5S Workplace Organisation

• High-Performing Teamwork

• Setup Time Reduction

• Pull Systems (Kanban)

• Visual Performance Management

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

• Standard Work

• Focused Improvement

These methods drive efficiency, throughput, quality, and culture — all of which you can implement immediately.

Who Should Attend?

Send 2–3 key team members who influence decision-making or operational performance:

• Business Owners

• CFOs

• Operations Managers

• Production Leaders

• Supervisors

Equip your leadership team to manage operations independently, enabling owners to focus on strategic growth.

Event Details

• Dates: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th March 2026

• Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

• Venue: Sunshine Coast University

• Cost: $50 per person

• Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea included

About the Facilitator

Mike Morrow is an Industrial Engineer with over 20 years of experience helping manufacturers boost productivity. With expertise in lighting, bedding, hardware, and food manufacturing — as well as five years as a Productivity Consultant with QMI Solutions — Mike brings deep, practical knowledge in Lean, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start your Lean transformation in 2026.

Contact: Melissa Neumann
Principal Capability Development Officer – Sunshine Coast Manufacturing Hub
📧 melissa.neumann@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au
📞 0455 102 070