The 5S and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Transformation Pilot will help small to medium-sized manufacturers to enhance their operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity. This comprehensive program combines proven Lean methodologies with practical implementation strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Queensland manufacturers. Participants will gain valuable skills that can be embedded within their organisational culture, creating lasting improvements beyond the program’s conclusion.
Funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland, and delivered by Miles Industry Advisory, this program will offer manufacturers hands-on support to implement tailored Lean methodologies. The pilot will support up to 15 businesses initially.
Participating manufacturers will undertake one of the following:
VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM)
Analysing current processes to identify inefficiencies and deliver a customised action plan tailored to each manufacturer’s specific process, including actionable steps to enhance operational efficiency, quality control, and waste reduction. This will involve mapping out current state processes and identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste, then conducting root cause analysis to pinpoint key process improvements.
5S/KAIZEN EVENT
If your business has a partial or established VSM, you will undertake 5S/Kaizen Event. This will be focused on a designated onsite workplace review defining a key problem, undertaking root cause analysis to identify key issues, engaging employees from all levels to foster collaboration, implementing and refining solutions using the Plan-Do-Check-Act method and documenting successful practices for long-term sustainability.
The program will run from April to August 2025 and will be delivered in three tranches. Manufacturers will participate in a structured improvement process, including pre- and post-event evaluations to measure positive impact.
This program is partially subsidised for manufacturers. The program is part of Manufacturing Skills Queensland’s Annual Training Plan for industry, is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Hubs.
The total cost of the program per business/per person is $10,000 (excl. GST).
Recognising the potential sensitivity of the commercial data shared during the program; all parties will sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before engagement. This ensures that any proprietary information, operational processes, and confidential business data shared remain protected throughout the project. Your business’s privacy and data security are a priority.
To participate in the program, your business must:
Manufacturing Skills Queensland has engaged Miles Industry Advisory to deliver this program. The program is proudly support and funded by the Queensland Government Manufacturing Hubs.
Miles Industry Advisory, led by Trent Miles, is a specialised consulting firm with 18 years of manufacturing industry expertise. The company focuses on transforming manufacturing challenges into competitive advantages through smarter operations and strategic innovations. They provide practical solutions in Lean implementation, Industry 4.0 integration, workforce strategy, and total business transformation. With a no-nonsense approach to problem-solving, they help organisations optimise processes, reduce waste, and create sustainable growth in an evolving marketplace.
The 5S and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Transformation Pilot is a key component of Manufacturing Skills Queensland’s (MSQ) Annual Training Plan for 2024-25, representing a significant investment in the future of Queensland’s manufacturing workforce.
As part of the $950,000 allocated to the “Transformation and leadership” priority area, this program has been designed to support leaders embrace change, innovate and build competitive advantage. The initiative aligns with MSQ’s broader goal of building a sustainably skilled workforce for a future-proofed manufacturing industry.
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The program is partially subsidised by Manufacturing Skills Queensland and the Queensland Government. Participating businesses contribute $1,500 (excluding GST), which is paid directly to Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
The 5S and VSM Transformation Pilot runs from April to August 2025. It will be delivered in three tranches, allowing businesses to select the timeframe that best suits their operational schedule. Each participating business will complete a structured improvement process with pre- and post-event evaluations.
The program is delivered by Miles Industry Advisory, a specialised consulting firm with extensive manufacturing expertise. Miles Industry Advisory provides the hands-on implementation support throughout the entire process.