Skills shortages and staff retention are currently top challenges for most UK businesses and especially for manufacturers. A 2024 MAKEUK paper quotes that there are currently 69,000 live vacancies in UK manufacturing. The after-effects of Brexit and the pandemic along with an ageing workforce has resulted in many critical vacant roles taking months to fill. At the same time Industry 4.0, AI and accelerating technology changes mean that a skilled, engaged, and happy workforce is more important than ever. High quality relevant training has a vital role to play.
Why train with Catalyst?
Over the years, Catalyst has developed a comprehensive suite of training programmes providing critical skills for industry. We have renewed our family of Quality Tools courses for 2024 and upgraded our Lean Competency System accredited Lean offerings. We have seen that there is constant demand for our British Quality Foundation and Chartered Quality Institute accredited Lean Six Sigma programmes.
Our courses are designed to equip staff with the practical skills they need to support their personal development and improve their businesses. Our trainers are highly experienced experts in their fields and are also guided by a deep understanding of what is needed to grow a culture of excellence in a business no matter where you are starting from. We have an impressive client list from across the manufacturing sector with fantastic delegate feedback – our average NPS (Net Promoter Score) is over 9.1 on a scale of 10.
We regularly receive positive feedback from attendees:
“Kirsty was amazing! Great learning technique and I’m really thinking about continuing with tests and courses, thank you Kirsty”
– Simon, Acushnet, Green Belt Training
“Enjoyed the course. Found it really useful learning new techniques and tools to find a robust solution to a problem”
–Janette, The Hut Group, Root Cause Analysis
As a specialist Continuous Improvement consultancy, we know the additional factors required to make training successful – ensuring buy-in from leaders, and that opportunities to put the new skills into practice are identified and sponsored appropriately, plus providing coaching support to the delegates afterwards – these are just some of the essentials. If you need advice or support in this area, we can help you.
Course Overviews and Benefits
We have an extensive course list, suitable for large or medium organisations and SMEs.
Lean Courses
Lean Foundations, Lean Practitioner, Advanced Lean Practitioner, Lean Master, Value Stream Mapping
Eliminate waste and create flow in your processes. These practical courses engage with people whatever their stage on the path towards a Lean culture building confidence, autonomy, pride in achievements and business success.
Lean Six Sigma
White, Yellow, Green, Black and Master Black Belts
Lean Six Sigma is the established data-driven breakthrough problem solving approach. It empowers people at all levels to work together to make a difference, delivering process improvements which impact customer satisfaction and business results. Our training programmes are hands-on, leaving participants eager to get started delivering improvements and further their own development and career satisfaction.
Quality Tools
Alongside these core methodologies we identified the need for a new specialised range of courses aimed at promoting excellence within the manufacturing sector. These have been developed and refined and are now offered within our new 2024 ‘Quality Tools’ portfolio:
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP):
- Ensures the development and delivery of products that meet customer expectations.
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA):
- Aids in identifying potential design failures to enhance product reliability.
- Focuses on analysing manufacturing processes to mitigate risks before they impact product quality.
Measurement System Analysis (MSA):
- Ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in quality control processes.
Statistical Process Control (SPC):
- Employs statistical methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving:
- Provides a structured approach to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems.
- Equips participants with the skills to determine the root cause of defects and prevent future occurrences.
The practical benefits of these courses are numerous, empowering participants with the skills to improve process efficiency and product quality while providing opportunities for personal achievement and growth.
Measurable Benefits
The landscape of UK manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and success in this demanding environment needs a proactive approach to learning and development. To achieve the twin pillars in our Manufacturing ‘Revival Engine’ (Skills and Retention) how do manufacturers select and deploy the skills most appropriate to achieve success?
The first step is to talk with Catalyst.
We will guide leaders and managers to identify the problems and issues, select the most effective skills and the method of delivery to optimise the capability and motivation of your teams. Catalyst Consulting’s proven training courses are the foundations which will help you build this capability.
By investing in these programs, companies can expect not only to navigate the complexities of today’s market but also to lay the foundation for tomorrow’s innovations through investing in their core asset – their people.
To discover more please visit these links:
- Lean more about our Lean training courses
- Read about our BQF certified Lean Six Sigma training
- New for 2024 our Quality Tools portfolio
