Training
Floor Management Development System (FMDS)
Strengthen daily leadership, communication, and performance on the manufacturing floor.
FMDS gives frontline leaders a structured approach to daily management. This hands-on course introduces practical routines and visual tools that improve communication, accountability, stability, and day-to-day performance.
What You’ll Learn
- The purpose and structure of FMDS
- How to build effective daily management routines
- How to use visual management tools for daily control
- Leader Standard Work for supervisors and team leads
- Standardized shift-handoff and communication practices
- How to detect abnormalities and respond through structured problem-solving
- How FMDS supports continuous improvement, KPIs, and daily performance metrics
- How to overcome barriers to adoption and sustainment
Performance Improved
- Clearer communication and shift-to-shift alignment
- Better visibility into daily performance
- Stronger prioritization and decision-making
- Improved accountability and follow-through
- Reduced firefighting
- More predictable daily performance
Course Details
Course Format
- One-day workshop
- Lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities
- Beginner to Intermediate level
- Practical application of tools such as tier boards, Gemba walks, leader routines, and shift-handoff standards
Prerequisites
- None
Funding
- WEDnetPA eligible, subject to eligibility, funding, and compliance