The Daily Production Challenges a Manufacturing Supervisor Faces on the Floor You, the supervisor or production manager, start your shift on the shop floor with a clear schedule and high hopes for a smooth day. Yet, for leaders across manufacturing, the job quickly turns into a scramble.
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3 Skills to Improve Your Logistics Supervisor Abilities
We’re diving into something important for anyone overseeing a manufacturing floor or warehouse. Being a logistics supervisor is a complex job, one with a ton of moving parts. You’re essentially the central conductor for the entire flow of goods, from the moment materials arrive to when the finished product ships out.
Back to School for Supervisors
It’s that time of year again—the kids are heading back to school. But what about you? Should you go back to school as a supervisor? It’s a great opportunity to commit to becoming a more effective leader for your team.
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes Made By Newly Promoted Frontline Leaders
Risen from the ranks? Transitioning into a supervisory role is a milestone that’s often marked by a mix of excitement and trepidation—that uncertainty that comes with taking on a new challenge. Many newly promoted leaders, typically elevated from within based on their exceptional technical skills,
How to Handle Difficult Conversations at Work as a Manufacturing Manager: 3 Conversations Every Manufacturing Manager Should Master
Out on the manufacturing floor, things move fast. There are processes to refine, deadlines to hit, and most importantly, a team of good people to lead. As a manufacturing manager, your ability to handle difficult conversations at work is fundamental to getting the job done right.