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Harsco Rail – Lean Transformation

Enrollment Opens on January 9 at 8AM

Join us at Harsco Rail, a global leader in railway maintenance-of-way equipment, for an inside look at their ongoing Lean journey. After lunch and networking, guests will tour key production areas—Materials, Machining, Sub-Assembly, Core, and Specialty—and see how Harsco uses tools like MDI, Kanban, and structured problem-solving to improve communication, material flow, and performance. Attendees will learn how Harsco empowers employees, drives engagement, and delivers measurable, continuous improvement across the operation.

The event includes a guided tour through key production areas, including Materials, Machining, Sub-Assembly, Core, and Specialty. Attendees will see firsthand how Harsco Rail empowers its employees to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and deliver measurable results. Participants will leave with practical insights into how Harsco Rail is building a culture of engagement and continuous improvement at every level—driving sustained success in a competitive manufacturing environment.

Agenda:

12:30 -1:00 Arrival/Sign-In
1:00-2:00 Lunch & Presentations
2:00-3:00 Plant Tour
3:00-3:45 Plus/Delta, Q&A, Feedback, OpExChange Business

*All visitors are required to wear steel-toe shoes while on the shop floor. Safety glasses and bump-caps will be provided upon arrival.

February 17, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Harsco Rail

2401 Edmund Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29171