Lean Manufacturing Academy Overview

The TechHelp Lean Manufacturing Academy is your go-to public resource for achieving operational excellence in Idaho’s small to medium manufacturing sector. Our program offers consistent, Lean Manufacturing training, tailored for continuous improvement seekers. With sessions held annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer, our progressive curriculum builds on previous training, guiding you step-by-step to the next level. Accessible and affordable, our public trainings are conveniently located in Northern, Southwest, and Southeast Idaho, making it easy for manufacturers across the state to participate. Join us at TechHelp Lean Manufacturing Academy and drive your business towards unparalleled efficiency and success.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) – 2 Day Course:

• Builds on the foundational knowledge provided at the White Belt level.
• Offers more detailed insights into Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Training covers key elements of the DMAIC cycle in more depth, including: Process mapping, Root cause analysis, Basic statistical analysis

Participants Learn:

• Identify improvement opportunities within their teams.
• Contribute to problem-solving projects led by Green Belts and Black Belts.

Emphasizes the importance of:

• Teamwork
• Data collection
• Basic analytical skills

Yellow Belt holders are equipped to:

• Play an active role in supporting Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.
• Pursue further training towards a Yellow Green to deepen their expertise and take on more advanced roles in Lean Six Sigma projects.

Course Pricing, Certification, and Discount Options:

•  $600 /person covers all sessions, training materials, project support, venues & food.
• Successful participants receive a completion certificate from Boise State University. 
• Class size of 15 - 20 (max) ensures quality class time and project supervision.
• 20% discount for the first 5 registered attendees (FIRST5)
• 15% Lean Manufacturing Academy Graduate (GRAD15)
  
• 10% Idaho Manufacturing Alliance (IMA10)
• 10%  Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition (PNDC10)
• 10% Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance (NIMA10)
• 10% Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC10)
• Multi Attendee: 10% off for two attendees and 15% off for three or more attendees (applied automatically for multiple attendees)
• United States Department of Agriculture and Rural Business Development Subsidy Grant maybe available

Discounts cannot be combined

Course Instructor

Luke Fuess joined TechHelp as a Client Manager in March 2023, bringing extensive experience in manufacturing management and operations. He played a key role in creating ICON’s 136,000 SqFt facility in Northern California, which deepened his passion for manufacturing. Luke's expertise spans Lean Methodology, Inventory Management, ERP Systems, Staffing, and Training, making him a valuable asset to Idaho manufacturers.