Lean and Leadership Apprenticeship programmes with CLS
CLS: Empowering Whole Business Change with Lean and Leadership Apprenticeships
For over 20 years, CLS has been delivering funded Lean Apprenticeship programs, from Lean Manufacturing Operative (Level 2) to Process Leader (Level 4), across 21 countries. Our bespoke, nationally accredited training programs help businesses in sectors such as Food Manufacture, healthcare, construction, services, and logistics achieve lasting operational improvements through Lean principles and strong leadership.
Drive Business Transformation with Aligned Lean Leadership Training
Our programs focus on developing leadership skills at every level, from Level 2 to Level 4, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and alignment across the organisation. By integrating Lean thinking with leadership development, we equip teams to drive continuous improvement and create sustainable change across your entire business.
Practical, Hands-On Learning for Real Impact
CLS apprenticeships combine off-the-job workshops, activity-based learning, and project work to solve real business challenges. Participants develop leadership capabilities while applying Lean principles to deliver measurable savings, operational improvements, and lasting value for your organisation.
Tailored to Your Business Needs
We tailor our Lean and leadership programs to fit your specific goals and existing frameworks, ensuring the training aligns with your business vision and drives meaningful results.
Expert-Led Lean Leadership Transformation
Our Lean Specialists mentor and guide your team through the implementation of Lean initiatives, fostering leadership and a culture of continuous improvement. With CLS, your employees will gain the skills to lead Lean transformations, empowering your business to thrive in a Lean-driven environment
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Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship
The best program to engage and create change across your workforce – Project Lead and results driven. This programme is aimed at creating a common understanding across as many people as possible and allowing them to deliver change in their own areas....
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Process Leader Level 4 Apprenticeship
Empower your existing or Future leaders with the tools required to drive and sustain change – Step by step implementation programme to create processes, visual KPI’s, hold communication meetings and sustain improvements. CLS Lean and Leadership (1...
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Improvement Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship
A more complex approach to problem solving utilising advanced data collection and tools and techniques.This is aimed at people who have a proven foundation in lean manufacturing and want to lead Problem solving tasks. CLS Lean and Leadership (1) ...
If You don’t want to access government funding or undertake a full apprenticeship programme
We deliver bespoke solutions that are right for your business – with over 20 years of delivering improvement programs across multiple countries, many languages and countless businesses we were formed in Australia to deliver positive change and have operated from Mexico to China and most countries in between offering multi site and multi sector company wide engagement and improvement rollouts.
For more information please contact us to discuss individual requirements:
Email:info@completeleansolutions.com
WELCOME TO Complete Lean Solutions
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR BUSINESS
CLS will improve your business performance. Whether it’s through accredited, fully-funded apprenticeships in Improving Operational Performance, Process Manufacturing or Competitive Systems and Practices, or through our bespoke Lean training, or through specific (i.e. office, engineering, healthcare) support programs that are aimed at the problems that constantly plague your business, your business performance will improve. Whether its productivity, efficiency or problem solving, our Toyota-trained experts can help you drive the necessary sustainable improvements in where they matter.
Lean Apprenticeships & Operational Improvement
That Drive Business Results
Structured Lean Training, Measurable Results
At Complete Lean Solutions (CLS), we help businesses unlock measurable performance gains through structured Lean training and leadership development. Whether you're looking to reduce downtime, improve quality, boost efficiency, or engage your teams in continuous improvement, our nationally accredited apprenticeship programmes and operational support are designed to deliver real, lasting change.
- Toyota-Trained Experts: Every CLS Lean Specialist brings first-hand experience implementing Lean at world-class standards, with roots in the Toyota Production System.
- Global Track Record: Over 20 years of delivering Lean transformation across 21 countries, in sectors ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to logistics and construction.
- Bespoke, Accredited Programmes: All apprenticeship programmes are nationally recognised and tailored to your business goals: from entry-level operatives to emerging leaders.
- Integrated Leadership Development: Our unique approach blends Lean methodology with leadership skills, equipping staff to lead and sustain improvements.
- Real-World Results: Training includes practical, project-based learning focused on solving your operational challenges; driving savings, enhancing quality, and reducing waste.
Nationally accredited and fully funded, CLS apprenticeships are designed to embed Lean capability throughout your organisation, not just at the top. From Level 2 to Level 4, each pathway develops practical skills and delivers real business impact.
Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
Ideal for engaging shop floor staff in Lean principles. This programme builds a shared understanding across your workforce and enables individuals to drive localised improvements.
Process Leader Level 4 Apprenticeship
Empower your current & future leaders with the skills to plan, implement, and sustain change. Participants gain the tools to manage KPIs, facilitate communication and lead improvement projects in line with organisational goals.
Improvement Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship
Designed for those with a Lean foundation, this programme focuses on data-driven problem solving, root cause analysis, and advanced Lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Visual Management.
Additional Services
Operational Due Diligence Support – Description
CLS delivers robust operational due diligence to provide a clear, objective view of business performance. We assess operations end-to-end, reviewing people, processes, systems, and controls to identify risk, resilience, and improvement opportunities.
Operational Support & Consulting – Description
CLS delivers insight-driven operational support to organisations across all sectors. Our award winning team brings deep operational backgrounds, with Toyota-trained professionals with over 21 years experience supporting organisations through transformation initiatives.
Beyond Training
Need to fix persistent problems or transform a specific site? CLS also offers tailored support outside formal apprenticeships. From multi-site improvement rollouts to one-off interventions, we assess, guide, and implement change using proven Lean techniques, always adapted to your business. Whether you're a single-site manufacturer or a global logistics provider, our consultants bring the practical experience to deliver results fast.
Proven Impact Across Multiple Sectors
CLS has supported businesses in a wide range of industries, including:
- Food manufacturing: Projects included changeover reduction and staff utilisation
- Healthcare and NHS trusts: Projects included the creation of a new complaints process
- Aerospace and automotive: Projects included new model launch and productivity/line balancing
- Packaging and logistics: Creation of new logistics/picking routes and launch of fulfilment centres
- Construction and mining: Projects include modular house building production volume increase
- Financial and professional services: Call centre call handling increases
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