Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
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Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Is your company located in the St. Louis area and committed to continuous improvement? Are you seeking ways to accelerate your improvement journey, deliver better value to your customers, and engage your workforce?
Join the AME St. Louis Consortium today and become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning. Consortium membership is open to companies from any industry (manufacturing, health care, financial services, software, distribution, information technology, and more) in the St. Louis area with a desire to share and learn to become part of this practitioner-to-practitioner network. Leverage collective resources and knowledge and improve your approach to improvement
AME Vision: A manufacturing renaissance driven by people-centric leadership coupled with enterprise excellence.
AME Mission: To inspire a commitment to enterprise excellence through experiential learning by bringing people together to SHARE, LEARN & GROW
AME Values: Volunteerism, Practitioner Focused, Integrity & Trust, and a Passion for Excellence
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Millipore Sigma Company Tour
Millipore Sigma Company Tour
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
545 S Ewing Ave
St Louis, Missouri 63103
545 S Ewing Ave
St Louis, Missouri 63103
Millipore Sigma: Advancing Life Science Through Operational Excellence - It's What We Do!
Millipore Sigma: Advancing Life Science Through Operational Excellence - It's What We Do!
SCHEDULE
7:45 - 8:00 AM - Arrive and sign-in
8-8:30 AM - Welcome, company overview
8:30-9:30 AM - LSPS Overview (System, Deployment Model, Change Management, Maturity Governance)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Shop Floor Tour with 4 stops to highlight current progress on 4 Core Elements of LSPS: 5S, Leader Standard Work, Root Cause Problem Solving, and Daily Management Systems
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Close Out and Feedback
ABOUT MILLIPORE SIGMA
MilliporeSigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA in Darmstadt, Germany, is a global science and technology company determined to solve the toughest problems — united by the belief that "together, we impact life and health with science." Anchored within the St. Louis campus, the MilliporeSigma Ewing Facility at 545 S. Ewing Avenue has been a cornerstone of the company's manufacturing operations since 1986, spanning approximately 150,000 sq. ft. with a workforce of roughly 250 employees. The Ewing site specializes in the manufacturing, testing, and warehousing of chemical reagents and reagents for use in in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, serving customers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostics industries with biotechnology buffers and a broad range of immuno-diagnostic materials.
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
Basic requirements
Leadership skills
Lean tools proficiency
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
CONFERENCE PRICING
CONFERENCE PRICING
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
APR 1: $1,869
APR 1: $1,869
2026 October 26–29
2026 October 26–29
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
The world of enterprise excellence is evolving fast!
AME’s annual flagship event will take you on a deep dive into emerging trends and practices to support you on your enterprise excellence journey through peer-led sessions, live tours and collaborative discussions.
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
Ameren Company Tour
Ameren Company Tour
December 3
December 3
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Contact Jonathan Jones, AME St. Louis Consortium facilitator, at jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com or 314-608-0783
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Visit the AME St. Louis Consortia Newsletter Archive, your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest industry insights, success stories, and LEAN strategies from our community. Each month, we compile valuable content to keep you connected with the continuous improvement efforts of local companies.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
Empowering Excellence Together
Empowering Excellence Together
Become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning with a desire to become part of a practitioner-to-practitioner network.
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
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