MLC Gemba Tour – Kirchhoff Automotive
May 2, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
16325 Felton Rd, Lansing MI, 48906
Join us for an exclusive Gemba Tour at Kirchhoff Automotive Lansing! This hands-on experience will provide a unique opportunity to observe real-time manufacturing processes, identify areas for improvement, and collaborate on continuous improvement strategies.
What to Expect:
✔ A guided plant tour to explore Kirchhoff’s automotive manufacturing operations
✔ A Gemba event focused on real-world process observation
✔ Small group debriefs to discuss key takeaways, strengths, and improvement opportunities
✔ A chance to engage with Lean practitioners and share valuable insights
Host
Susanne Ysasi 
Plant Manager
For the past 25 years, Susanne has called Manufacturing home. She has worked with materials such as plastics, electronics, paper and sheet metal in industries such as furniture, consumer products and automotive. The common thread that all of Susanne’s experience has share is continuous improvements and leadership. Many years ago, Susanne visited a plant to learn about the Continuous Improvement (CI) and Coaching Kata, which ignited her passion!
She further developed her Lean and Kata skills by attending Grand Rapids Community College’s Lean Champion Certification Program. Susanne has worked in several manufacturing leadership roles, Operational Excellence Leadership and is now the Plant Manager for an automotive supplier. Throughout all positions, she is always looking for opportunities to learn, share and develop Lean Thinking and Leadership skills.
Outside of work Susanne and her husband spend most of their time watching her youngest of three play soccer and occasionally fitting in some of her hobbies, reading and woodworking.
Safety & Logistics
PPE Requirements: Please wear safety shoes and safety glasses. Protective sleeves and hearing protection will be provided.
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for Lean professionals, continuous improvement leaders, and anyone interested in hands-on problem-solving through real-world observation.
Parking: 16325 Felton Rd, Lansing MI, 48906
Registration Cancellations
We understand that plans change. In the event you are unable to attend an event, refunds will be issued in full for cancellation refund requests received in writing via the events@michiganlean.org email at least seven (7) days before the event. Refunds will not be issued when less than a seven (7) day notice is provided. After submitting your cancellation refund request via email, please allow up to ten (10) business days for your refund to be processed. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.
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