Silver Level Integrate your lean knowledge with leadership experience. Lean Silver Certification represents your career progression in knowledge and responsibility as you become a senior employee and team leader. At this level, mentoring/coaching is required which confirms your ability to lead and mentor a team in the preparation, design, and execution of value stream transformations. Are you a candidate for Lean Silver? Read about the experience and background of candidates who are qualified for Lean Silver Certification. Steve Leanna Jeff Steve is a senior manager of Lean/Continuous Improvement at his company’s largest manufacturing plant. Steve has been working in operational excellence for the last ten years supporting multiple value streams. Most of his project’s cross departmental boundaries and leverage value stream thinking. Steve would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification. Leanna is a regional manager for Lean/Continuous Improvement for a large hospital group. Leanna has led several Lean Kaizen events to include value stream mapping, 5S, and set up reduction. Leanna is working to further her Lean journey as she prepares for higher levels of leadership. Leanna would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification. Jeff is the manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Excellence. His team manages manufacturing process, plant, layout & design, process improvement, and operational excellence. Jeff has facilitated and sponsored several cross-functional kaizen events at his site. Jeff would like to formalize his Lean/Continuous Improvement learning. Jeff would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification. Get Started Review the Lean Silver Process Guide Assess Your Knowledge and Experience Purchase Silver Core Reference Material Apply to Take the exam Submit your Silver Accomplishment Record Review Lean Recertification Requirements Individuals Individuals may pursue the Lean Silver certification on their own professional development journey. Please review the process guide for steps to achieve silver certification. Groups To inquire about certification for groups (companies, schools, etc.) please contact Tooling U-SME at info@toolingu.com or 866.706.8665. Certification Pricing The fees below include the exam and accomplishment record fee. Lean Silver Certification (LSC) Online Exam Pricing Nonmember $700 SME Member and Partners (AME, Shingo Institute) $540 Plan your next step Upon passing your Accomplishment Record you will earn your Lean Silver Certification (LSC). During this time, you may choose to pursue recertification or another certification rank. Your Lean Silver Certification is valid for three years. Lean Recertification Have questions or need additional information? Certification FAQs Online Inquiry Form
Steve is a senior manager of Lean/Continuous Improvement at his company’s largest manufacturing plant. Steve has been working in operational excellence for the last ten years supporting multiple value streams. Most of his project’s cross departmental boundaries and leverage value stream thinking. Steve would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification.
Leanna is a regional manager for Lean/Continuous Improvement for a large hospital group. Leanna has led several Lean Kaizen events to include value stream mapping, 5S, and set up reduction. Leanna is working to further her Lean journey as she prepares for higher levels of leadership. Leanna would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification.
Jeff is the manager of Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Excellence. His team manages manufacturing process, plant, layout & design, process improvement, and operational excellence. Jeff has facilitated and sponsored several cross-functional kaizen events at his site. Jeff would like to formalize his Lean/Continuous Improvement learning. Jeff would be a great candidate for Lean Silver certification.
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