National Centre for Food Manufacturing

University of Lincoln Holbeach Campus

Tuesday 12th April 2011, 9:30pm to 12.30pm

As part of our series of “Master Classes”, Holbeach Campus is hosting a seminar which highlights the benefits of Lean Manufacturing in the Food Industry.

In addition to hearing from expert speakers about lean concepts, the event will provide an opportunity to hear about the new Food Manufacturing Excellence qualifications designed to support the food and drink sector and to view the work and facilities of the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing at Holbeach where Lean Manufacturing is delivered using state of the art automated equipment.

The programme of the morning’s complimentary event is as follows:

09.30              Registration & refreshments

10:00              Welcome and Background to Lean Manufacturing in the Food Industry, Mike Dudbridge (UoL)

10.30              Food Manufacturing Excellence qualifications for the food sector, Jonathan Cooper (National Skills Academy for Food and Drink)

11.00              Break

11.15              Practical Application of Lean within Food Powder Processing, Richard Meheran (Matcon UK Ltd)

11.45              Practical demonstration – how automation can assist in Lean concepts

12.15              Plenary Session

12.30              Close

If you would like to attend, contact Debi Melbourne on 01406 493000 or email dmelbourne@lincoln.ac.uk