Expression of Interest for Midlands Lean Network Site Visit to Athlone Mail Centre

Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Location: Athlone Mail Centre

Join the Midlands Lean Network for a site visit to Athlone Mail Centre, where participants will have the opportunity to see Lean, operational management, and continuous improvement in action within a live operational environment.

This visit will include an overview of the Athlone Mail Centre’s Lean journey, observation of daily management routines, insights into the An Post Six Sigma programme, and a guided operational floor visit to follow mail and parcel flow and view improvements on site.

Please note, this is an expression of interest only. Places are limited, and submission of interest does not guarantee a place.

Important Booking Information

• This is an expression of interest only
• Places are strictly limited to 8 to 10 participants
• Attendees will be notified one week before the event if their place has been confirmed
• Safety boots and high-visibility clothing are required for this visit

Who Should Attend

This event is suitable for business owners, managers, operational leaders, and anyone with an interest in Lean, continuous improvement, and seeing operational excellence in practice.

Agenda

6:30pm – Meet in Reception, refreshments on arrival

6:45pm – Welcome from Plant Manager, Andrew Naughton

7:00pm – Daily Operations pre-shift meeting, Managers Room

7:15pm – Observe Daily Huddle

7:25pm – History of the An Post Six Sigma Programme, Brian Clancy, Business Process Improvement Manager

7:45pm – AMC Lean improvements and culture changes, Eddie McCormack, AMC Lean Coordinator

8:15pm – Operational Floor Visit, follow mail and parcel flow and view improvements

9:00pm – Q&A session in conference room

9:30pm – Conclude visit

As this is a live operational environment, participants must wear appropriate PPE.Safety boots and high-visibility clothing are mandatory.

Expression of Interest

To register your interest, complete the booking form today. Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their place approximately one week before the visit.