STUDY REGARDING THE INCREASE OF LEAN COMPETENCE IN AN ORGANIZATION

Purpose – The aim of this work is to investigate the theoretical and practical aspect regarding lean competence. An analysis was done for soft assets.

Methodology/approach – The lean competence of the soft assets was evaluated using the skills matrix. The matrix was implemented in June 2020 for a team which work in production, in automotive industry. The desired skills are elimination of wastes, calculation of takt time and lead time, using Poka Yoke instruments, identification of bottlenecks, knowing the push and pull approach. The matrix will be updated at every two months.

Findings – Three out of the six desired skills are at good level. At the individual level, the manager and the supervisor had good scores, above 20 points. Only two workers had a score higher than the ten points threshold specified for persons. The workers with the score less than ten points will attend lean trainings. The threshold for the skills was three. It is required training for two skills out of six.

Research limitations/implications – The skill matrix could not be implemented to other teams because of the new comers. They do not have yet the basic trainings and the minimum work experience.

Practical implications – The skills matrix provided information regarding which skills and which persons need additional training.

Originality/value – The instrument can be implemented for other teams in order to help the organization to increase its lean competence. The matrix will be updated when the composition of the team is changed or when new competences