TWI JOB METHODS

TWI Job Methods is an effective implementation of Kaizen in your organization. It develops employees’ skills in identifying waste and finding improvement solutions. It is the foundation of the employee suggestion system.

TWI Job Methods

What is TWI Job Methods

TWI Job Methods develop the creativity of employees. It helps them to generate ideas for improvement in a structured way, based on the analysis of the current state. TWI Job Methods play a special role where organizations focus on reducing waste, striving to maximize added value for customers.

TWI Job Methods focus on the development of key skills among superiors and experienced employees, which is a key element of stabilizing and standardizing processes in your organization

Why should we be your partner in implementing TWI Job Methods?

We have been developing the TWI program since 2007 — first in Europe, and later globally.
We are developing the AI application KaizenUp, which supports supervisors in work optimization using the TWI Job Methods approach and the 5W1H technique.
We have conducted over 500 TWI Job Methods trainings, generating millions in savings for companies in Poland and abroad.
We organize open TWI Job Methods workshops in leading manufacturing companies.
We have co-created several employee suggestion systems based on the TWI JM method and the Kaizen approach.
We are the organizers of the largest Kaizen and TWI conference in Europe – Lean TWI Summit.

Our Clients’ Results

50M+ $

in savings and profits achieved together with our clients around the world

15+ years

of experience in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, TWI, TOC, and Toyota Kata in Poland and over 30 countries worldwide

700+

transformational projects completed with measurable process improvement results

7 months

average return on investment (ROI) from our trainings and implementations, based on our research

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Benefits of TWI Job Methods

Increase in the number of ideas for improvement generated
Increasing involvement in the implementation of training ideas
Improving productivity, quality and safety
Reduction of wastage in the process
Building a culture based on continuous improvement

Standardized Work with TWI

Our book “Standardized Work with TWI” was published in the United States in 2015 and has become one of the key international resources on practical work standardization.
It focuses on how to implement standardization effectively, using the principles of the TWI Job Instruction (JI) method and Lean practices.
Readers will find detailed guidance on creating Standardized Work Instructions, designing Poka Yoke systems, developing Skill Matrices, and running Train-the-Trainers workshops to build competence within their own organizations.

This book reflects our hands-on experience from hundreds of implementations across industries — helping leaders understand not only what to standardize, but also how and why to do it.

KEY ASPECTS OF JOB METHODS

Ability to analyze the current state of the process

Ability to generate ideas for improvement

Ability to analyze ideas and set priorities in action

Understanding a culture focused on continuous improvement

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What does the cooperation look like?

Preparation

Assessment of the current state, Determining the area of activities of the first team, establishing KPIs, Building a communication strategy, Introductory meetings for the management staf

Pratical workshops

Practical workshops directly on the processes of your organization. Cooperation and coaching for the implementation team. Constant communication and problem solving.

Adjustment and certification

Analysis and evaluation of activities so far. Adaptation to the specifics of the organization. Certificate of TWI instructors and trainers

Continuation of activities and continuous improvement

Support for teams. Review meetings. Verifying audits.

Forms of cooperation

FAQ - TWI Job Methods

What is TWI Job Methods (JM)?

TWI JM is one of the three core programs within Training Within Industry (TWI).
It teaches supervisors and team leaders how to analyze and improve work methods systematically to increase productivity, quality, and safety.
The main goal of TWI JM is to help organizations do more with less — by improving the way people, machines, and materials are used.
It is a practical, hands-on Kaizen tool that empowers employees to identify waste and design better work processes.

What is the purpose of TWI Job Methods training?

The purpose of TWI JM training is to develop the skill of analyzing and improving work processes at every level of the organization.
Participants learn how to:

Break down a job into detailed steps,
Question each step using a structured method,
Generate and evaluate improvement ideas,
Implement better methods together with their teams.

As a result, organizations achieve higher efficiency, reduced waste, and more engaged employees.

What are the four steps of the TWI Job Methods method?

TWI JM follows a four-step improvement cycle that aligns with the PDCA logic:

Break Down the Job – analyze each element of the work process.
Question Every Detail – ask why, what, where, when, who, and how each element is performed.
Develop a New Method – eliminate, combine, rearrange, or simplify steps.
Apply the New Method – implement improvements, train employees, and verify results.

These steps form a simple yet powerful system for daily process improvement.

What kind of results can be achieved with TWI Job Methods?

Companies implementing TWI JM report measurable results such as:

Productivity increase of 20–50%,
Reduced motion and waste (Muda),
Shorter cycle and changeover times,
Improved workplace ergonomics and safety,
Greater employee engagement in Kaizen activities.

Because TWI JM focuses on how the work is done, it builds lasting habits of improvement across teams.

How does TWI Job Methods support Lean and Kaizen?

TWI JM is often referred to as the practical Kaizen engine within Lean.
While Lean provides the philosophy of eliminating waste, JM gives people a step-by-step method to make improvements happen.
In Toyota and other Lean organizations, Job Methods became a foundation of everyday Kaizen — enabling leaders and operators to identify small improvements continuously.

What tools are used in the TWI Job Methods workshop?

During the training, participants use structured templates such as:

Job Breakdown Sheets (JBS) for process analysis,
Improvement Proposal Forms for capturing ideas,
Method Change Evaluation Tables for testing and validating improvements.

In Leantrix programs, these are often supported by digital tools that allow documentation and tracking of implemented improvements.

What is the link between TWI Job Methods and work standardization?

Every improvement developed through JM should be standardized and documented so that it becomes the new baseline for future work.
That’s why JM is closely connected to TWI Job Instruction (JI) — once a new method is developed, it must be trained and stabilized using JI principles.
This combination ensures continuous improvement without losing process control.

Why choose Leantrix as your TWI JM partner?

Leantrix is a recognized leader in implementing TWI JM across European manufacturing and service companies.
Our approach combines: