Agricultural, heavy equipment manufacturer utilizing to lean methods
Join us on an exclusive tour of MacDon Industries and witness firsthand how our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques set us apart in the industry. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the Daily Production Management System, including 5S for workplace organization, Total Productive Maintenance for equipment reliability, and dynamic huddle boards for daily target discussions. See our state-of-the-art assembly line using small-batch and one-piece flow to optimize production, Andon systems for real-time issue resolution, and our supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) which drives our visual material ignition boards. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our best practices regarding lean methodologies.
Rating: Intermediate
ABOUT THE COMPANY
MacDon Industries Ltd. is a Canadian company that manufactures harvesting equipment. We specialize in producing both pull-type and self-propelled windrowers, as well as specialty and pick-up headers for combines, which are distributed globally. Our products, including discs, augers, and drapers, are widely utilized in harvesting diverse crops such as cereal grains, oilseeds, grass seeds, rice, soybeans, hay, forage, as well as specialty crops like peas, lupins, and lentils.
Tour Highlights
Work to takt
TPM
Materials ignition boards
5S
Huddle Boards
Powder Paint
Robotics
Restrictions
No competitors allowed
No cell phones
No cameras/recording devices
No high-heeled shoes
Requirements
Tour Headsets (will be provided)
Safety Glasses (will be provided)
Closed-toe shoes
Hearing protection (will be provided)
