This document discusses a novel approach called "Faculty on the Factory Floor" for teaching Lean manufacturing concepts to undergraduates at Coventry University in collaboration with industry partners. The program embeds students in a manufacturing environment to gain both academic and practical workplace experience. It addresses skills gaps while benefiting both the university and industry partners through knowledge sharing, research opportunities, and potentially establishing a future qualified workforce. The program has been successful due to strong leadership, a shared vision, complementary expertise between the partners, and collaborative practices.