Metal Manufacturers and Finishers Training

METAL MANUFACTURERS AND METAL FINISHERS TRAINING & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Beginning on July 14 and ending on December 7^th 2021, trainings address the many challenges that Metal Manufacturers and Finishers face in today’s marketplace including managing hazardous materials, compliance with environmental inspections and regulations and marketplace competitiveness. The training is virtual so can be viewed anytime. Individuals that watch 6 or more of the videos qualify for a training certificate. Details are outlined below and on the event landing page.

Panelists:

Thomas Vinson, Zero Waste Enterprises

Donna Walden, greenUP!

Metal manufacturers face a variety of challenges, particularly after the recent economic downturn. Environmental issues can often point the way to issues that can make or break a company. This session will give some examples of how businesses are meeting the challenges of a competitive market by identifying and reducing waste. This overview will sample techniques that:

• Increase profitability                           • Lower pollution

• Reduce risk                                            • Increase competitiveness.

Presentation-Part 1

Presentation-Part 2

Panelists:

Thomas Vinson, Zero Waste Enterprises

Building on week one this course will give in depth examples from businesses with an emphasis on the metal manufacturing sector. We will show how one company went beyond recycling to save over $500,000 while improving their productivity, supply chain reliability and workforce efficiency. We will go beyond what can be done and show how you can apply these lessons to your business.

Presentation- Week 2

Panelists:

Thomas Vinson, Zero Waste Enterprises

Building on week 6 this talk will dive deeply into the processes businesses use to identify lean projects, prioritize their activities and build support within the company.

Intro Slides

Presentation – Week 7

Panelists:

Donna Walden, greenUP!

Miguel Rodas, City of Los Angeles (LASAN)

Jennifer Kong, LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)

Hosted by greenUP!, the City of Los Angeles, LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR), this session covers how to become certified as a green business in your state. Miguel Rodas and Jennifer Kong present a sector checklist for metal finishers that aims to help manufacturers achieve pollution reduction. The checklist is currently under peer review.