Leading the way to bottom line improvements

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The Automotive Academy Team Leader Programme has been developed to equip existing team and cell leaders with the techniques to improve Quality, Cost and Delivery performance. The key objectives of the programme are:

To provide candidates with globally competitive tools and techniques in respect of the management, supervision and operating practices within a manufacturing environment

To enable candidates to transfer their learning to the work environment, making measurable improvements to the bottom line

To encourage a philosophy of continuous learning

Created in close consultation with manufacturers and their suppliers, the programme covers both theoretical knowledge and its practical application. Course completion together with proof of successful vocational application will earn the learner an Automotive Academy Team Leader award, incorporating NVQ level 3 in Business Improvement Techniques.

The programme comprises four phases undertaken over a 6-12 month period between which candidates are expected to complete a QCD project within their employment area.

The phases are:

Phase I - Introduction to Workshop Management

Unit 1 - Introduction to Standardised Work
Unit 2 - Workplace Organisation
Unit 3 - Health, Safety & Environment
Unit 4 - Continuous Process Improvement

3 Days (Non-residential)

Phase II - Continous Process Improvement Techniques

Unit 1 - Visual Management Systems
Unit 2 - Identification & Elimination of Waste
Unit 3 - Set-up Improvement
Unit 4 - Problem Solving
Unit 5 - Total Productive Maintenance
Unit 6 - Project Management

3 Days (Non-residential)

Phase III - Workshop Management Practical Activity

Unit 1 - Application of Standardised Work & Line Balance
Unit 2 - Data & Problem Analysis
Unit 3 - Multi-Model Line Balance
Unit 4 - Motion Economy

4 Days (Residential)

Phase IV - Team Working and Leadership Skills

Unit 1 - Effective team Working
Unit 2 - Introduction to Team Leadership
Unit 3 - Communication Skills
Unit 4 - Inter-Personal Skills

5 Days (Residential)

Industry and candidate feedback on the Team Leader Programme has been very positive with tangible return on investment reported.

select this link to enquire about availability on the next Team Leader Programme.

Funded by

Learning and Skills Council, Advantage West Midlands and The European Union Social Fund
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