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.
Category: Supervisors
The Challenge of Retaining Manufacturing Employees
The manufacturing industry faces a significant and persistent challenge: high employee turnover. While not every company struggles equally, the overall trend points towards a higher rate of people leaving manufacturing jobs than in other industries. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience but a substantial drain on resources, productivity, and morale.
Overcoming Communication Silos in Industrial Teams
How to Overcome Communication Silos for Better Industrial Team Performance Effective communication is important in industrial operations. A single miscommunication can lead to costly errors, project delays, and even safety incidents.
Learner-Centric Training for Manufacturing Leaders
Learner-Centric Training: Empowering Manufacturing Leaders Training programs play a large role in shaping competent leaders who drive innovation and productivity. Traditional methods have been teacher-centered, with instructors dictating the flow of knowledge to passive participants. These methods can fall short of meeting the needs of team members, leading to learner-centric training as a solution. With […]
How to Develop a Supervisor’s Leadership Skills
Leadership Skills of Manufacturing Supervisors What are the leadership skills that manufacturing supervisors need to be most effective? Often, we think that all a supervisor needs to focus on are the skills within their department and their daily duties. However, they need to have a broader understanding of the manufacturing process from the front-end all […]