Services
training and Workshops
"The only thing worse than training a teammate and losing them, is not training the teammate and keeping them."
— Zig Ziglar
Secrets of Changeover Skilshop
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Achieving Lean Changeover: Putting SMED to Work
This workshop aligns your team and provides a proven method to identify and implement changeover improvements. Typically paired with a one- to four-day (or longer) kaizen event to reinforce learning, where kaizen—a Japanese term for continuous improvement—focuses on achieving specific goals through concentrated, short-term efforts.
Secrets of Vibratory Feeders
Vibratory bowl feeders are simple yet often misunderstood automation devices. This workshop demystifies their design, maintenance, and use.
Secrets of Liquid Filling
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Packaging Machinery Basics
I developed this three-day course developed for the Institute of Packaging Professionals. I've taught it taught twice yearly since 2008 at Frain Industries. Open to all, it’s also available as an in-house course at your facility. Click to visit IOPP.org for details.
Secrets of Effective Tool Usage
Available in two versions: a half-day basic course for operators who use tools occasionally, and an advanced course for mechanics and technicians who rely on tools regularly.I’m a paragraph.
Custom Training
I design and deliver tailored workshops and training programs on machinery, maintenance, OEE, plant operations, and more.
All workshops are available in English or Spanish.Email johnhenry@changeover.com for detailed course descriptions.
Operational Excellence
"Operational excellence is not an act but a habit" — Adapted from Aristotle
Changeover Assessments with Action Plan
We visit your plant, evaluate your current changeover practices, and provide a detailed action plan for improvement.
Kaizen & Coaching
We design and lead kaizen events at your facility to drive continuous improvement.
OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency)
We assess your processes and design and implement an OEE monitoring system to optimize performance.
Assistance from a distance
When travel is not feasible, we offer operational excellence support via Skype, video conferencing, video evaluations, and other remote technologies.
Product/Machine Compatibility Studies (Design for Manufacture)
We collaborate with designers and manufacturers to minimize compatibility issues between products and production processes.
Technical Writing
We create maintenance, operating, and changeover manuals, SOPs, and other documentation for machine builders and end users.
Speechifying
John Henry is a sought-after speaker, available to address your team or group on topics such as changeover, efficiency, OEE, manufacturing, packaging, quality, management, or other subjects of your choice.