Two Day Lean Manufacturing Simulation Workshop - Ipswich

Lean Manufacturing Workshop – April 2026
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 Ipswich, delivered by leading specialists Vative.

If you’re a Ipswich manufacturer 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.

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

Many local companies who’ve completed this workshop are now rolling out full Lean transformation programs — reducing waste, improving workflow, and unlocking capacity they didn’t know they had.

Across two immersive days, you’ll take part in a series of live, hands-on “dummy production runs” that simulate real manufacturing challenges. After each run, you’ll apply Lean tools to improve the process — and watch the KPIs shift in real time.

This isn’t theory. This is practical, measurable, on-the-floor improvement you can take straight back to your business.

• 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 proven methods drive efficiency, throughput, quality and culture — and can be implemented immediately.

Each business is encouraged to send 2–3 key people who influence decision-making or operational performance: Business owners • CFOs • Operations Managers • Production Leaders • Supervisors

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

Please note: This workshop is specifically designed for manufacturing businesses. Attendance is limited to representatives from manufacturing organisations only.

Dates: Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Springlake Hotel, 1 Springfield Lakes Blvde, Springfield Lakes

Contact:
Tom Triandafyllou, Principal Capability Development Officer - Gold Coast Manufacturing Hub
📧 [email protected]
📞 0428 483 119

Mike Morrow is an Industrial Engineer with more than 20 years’ experience helping manufacturers lift productivity. With a background across lighting, bedding, hardware and food manufacturing — plus five years as a Productivity Consultant with QMI Solutions — Mike brings deep, practical expertise in Lean, process improvement and operational excellence.

Seats are limited — secure your team’s place now and start your Lean transformation in 2026.

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Host or Publisher Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water