Manufacturing Processes
Flexible Manufacturing
Lesson Plan
Performance Objective
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe four types of manufacturing processes. Students will
demonstrate how the lab could benefit from implementing one of these processes by developing a
presentation that matches the criteria in the Manufacturing Processes Rubrics.
Specific Objectives
 Define four different manufacturing processes (5S, Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, and Six Sigma)
 Describe four different manufacturing processes
 Examine the flexible lab for possible implementation one of the processes
 Identify changes to improve the lab
 Draw diagrams of lab area for explanation of manufacturing process
 Take photos of lab for explanation of manufacturing process
 Create a team presentation and present to the class
Terms
 5S - a system to organize the workplace to be more productive.
 Lean Manufacturing - a system that bases production on customer needs.
 Just-in-Time - a manufacturing strategy where inventories are delivered to production area when
needed.
 Six Sigma - a manufacturing process for improving quality to near perfection.
Time
It should take approximately four classes at 45 minutes each to teach the lesson.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the activities may result
in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
Flexible Manufacturing
 130.327 (c)
o (1) The student describes the importance of teamwork, leadership, integrity, honesty, work
habits, and organizational skills. The student is expected to:
(G) use time-management techniques to develop work schedules.
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130.327 (c)
o (2) The student explores the employability characteristics of a successful worker in the global
economy. The student is expected to:
(E) communicate effectively with others in the workplace to clarify objectives.
Interdisciplinary Correlations
 113.41 United States History Studies Since 1877
o (27) Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of science,
technology, and the free enterprise system on the economic development of the United States.
The student is expected to:
(C) understand the impact of technological and management innovations and their
applications in the workplace and the resulting productivity enhancements for
business and labor such as assembly line manufacturing, time-study analysis,
robotics, computer management, and just-in-time inventory management.
Occupational Correlation (O*Net – www.onetonline.org/)
Job Title: Industrial Production Managers
O*Net Number: 11-3051.00
Reported Job Titles: Area Plant Manager, General Production Manager, Manufacturing Coordinator,
Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Plant Senior Manager, Product Line Manager, Production Control
Manager, Production Manager, Sub Plant Manager
Tasks

Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory
requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary
limitations and time constraints.

Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial
organizations.

Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality
control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems.

Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing
problems.

Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.

Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.

Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during
processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.

Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that
materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
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Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including
the replacement of machines.
Soft Skills
 Critical Thinking
 Monitoring
 Speaking
 Coordination
 Time Management
 Active Listening
 Judgment and Decision Making
 Reading Comprehension
 Management of Personnel Resources
 Active Learning
Accommodations for Learning Differences
These lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. Modify the lessons to accommodate students with
learning differences by referring to the files found on the Special Populations page of this website.
Preparation
 Preview the Manufacturing Processes slide presentation and print the handouts.
References
 Webster’s new compact office dictionary (2003). New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Co.
Instructional Aids
 Manufacturing Processes slide presentation
 Manufacturing Processes Grade Sheets
Introduction
The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand four different types of manufacturing processes and
how manufactures use time-management techniques to develop work schedules.

Say
o Manufacturers use different processes to improve product production.

Ask
o Can anyone name the processes?

Say
o The processes are Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma.
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o The slide presentation explains the four processes.
o During the presentation think about how these could be used in the lab.

Show
o Manufacturing Processes slide presentation
Outline
MI
OUTLINE
NOTES TO TEACHER
I. Manufacturing Processes
A. Just-in-Time
B. Six Sigma
C. Lean Manufacturing
D. 5S
Show Manufacturing
Processes slide
presentation and
discuss the different
types of processes.
II. Just-in-Time (JIT)
A. Inventories
B. Inspection
After presentation, have
students talk about the
processes and explain
the assignment.
III. Six Sigma 6σ
A. Define
B. Measure
C. Analyze
D. Improve
E. Control
F. Management
G. Projects
IV. Lean Manufacturing
A. Products
B. Goals
C. Ideas
V. 5S
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The students will be
divided into teams of
two to examine the lab
for ways to improve
their experience in the
course. They will work
together to produce a
presentation and give it
in class. They will be
graded by using the
Manufacturing
Processes Rubric.
Sort
Straighten
Shine
Standardize
Sustain
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VI. Assignment
A. Examine lab
B. Prepare presentation
C. Make presentation
D. Assess presentation
Multiple Intelligences Guide
Existentialist
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Kinesthetic/
Bodily
Logical/
Mathematical
Musical/Rhythmic
Naturalist
Verbal/Linguistic
Visual/Spatial
Application
Guided Practice
The teacher will discuss the different processes with the students.
Independent Practice
The students will work in their team to examine the lab for areas that, with change, would benefit from
implementing one of the four manufacturing processes. They will develop a presentation about their findings
and the team will present it to the class.
Summary
Review
The students will be able to describe the four types of manufacturing processes described in the presentation.
Evaluation
Informal Assessment
The students will be evaluated by teacher observation as they work on the presentation.
Formal Assessment
The students’ presentation will be graded with the Manufacturing Processes Rubric.
Enrichment
Extension
The students will be given time to research other information on the manufacturing processes discussed.
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Name _________________________________________
Name _________________________________________
Date _____________ Period ______
Manufacturing Processes Grade Sheet
Task Statement
Students will develop a team presentation and present to the class on the changes that could be made to
improve the flexible lab and make it more like a manufacturing production area.
Task Assignment
Students will work as a team of two to examine the lab for changes that could be made (based on what they
have learned about four manufacturing processes), prepare a slide presentation with photos and diagrams,
and present to the class.
Grading
1. Written notes for presentation (up 15 points)
Points Received
______________
2. Slides in presentation (2 points per slide up 10 points)
______________
3. Photos of lab for explanation of manufacturing process
(5 points per photo, up to 25 points)
______________
4. Student drawn diagrams of lab area for explanation of process
(up to 20 points)
______________
5. Student explanation of changes in lab (up to 25 points)
______________
6. Presentation Design (up to 5 points)
______________
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Total Points______________
Name _________________________________________
Name _________________________________________
Date _____________ Period ______
Manufacturing Processes Grade Sheet
#
1
2
3
4
5
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Description
Written notes for presentation
Slides in presentation
Photos of lab
Student drawn diagrams
Text
Presentation design
Points per
2 points per slide
5 points
Maximum
15points
10 points
25 points
20 points
25 points
5 points
Total
Points Received
Explanation for grade
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