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Lean White Belt Certification - Winter 2019
PEO Grand River Chapter proudly presents: Lean White Belt Certification Training
WHO: All PEO Grand River Chapter P.Engs, EITs and OACETT members interested in an introduction to the philosophy, terminology, and core tools of LEAN Thinking. Other PEO Chapter members welcome.
WHAT: Lean White Belt Certification for $160 (includes 60% discounteed fee, refreshments and lunch; breakfast not included)
WHERE: MSW Plastics 140 Minto Road, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0
WHEN: Saturday February 2, 2019, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Registration 8:00 - 8:30 am)
This Lean White Belt Certification training is a one-day interactive, hands-on, simplicity driven workshop that makes lean thinking and lean manufacturing principles easy to understand through a "learning by doing" simulation.
At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
- Identify the seven wastes
- Determine 'value added' and 'non value added'
- Describe the impact of facilty layout and set-up time on production
- Calculate takt time and describe a "pull" type control system
Dress Code: Business Casual
Registration Deadline: January 28, 2019
Contact: Jonathan Velasco, P.Eng. M.Eng, PMP jbvelasco@rogers.com
Women in Engineering Night - Engineering and a Heart of Service
Join the Grand River Chapter PEO for an evening of engaging ideas and networking with fellow engineers, EITs and students. This year's Women in Engineering event features a presentation by Diane Freeman, a University of Waterloo graduate, licensed professional engineer, and project manager with the Waterloo firm Masri O Architects Inc.
Diane believes in volunteering adn the heart of engineering -- service. Diane served as the 2010-2011 President of Professional Engineers of Ontario. She was the founding president of teh Butterfly Learning Centre, a not-for-profit child-care facility located in north Waterloo. She was first elected to Waterloo City Council in 2006. She has served continuously since that time having been re-elected in 2010 and 2014. Diane is a Fellow of Engineers Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineers. Diane is an avid cyclist and received a Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work with the Share-the Road cycling Coalition.
The event starts at 7 pm. A presentation will be held at 7:15 pm followed by Q & A, mingling and refreshments.
Please RSVP before October 19th. Limited spots available.