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Strategies for Effective HR and Manufacturing Supervisor Communication

What strategies can you use to have better, more effective communication between HR and manufacturing supervisors? Effective communication between Human Resources and manufacturing supervisors is crucial for organizational success. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication across all departments to ensure organizational goals are aligned. The myth that HR should exclusively […]

Engaging Manufacturing Supervisors to Drive Results

How does engaging manufacturing supervisors in improvement drive results? In the dynamic and intricate landscape of manufacturing, where precision and efficiency reign supreme, the role of supervisors often finds itself underappreciated when it comes to spearheading improvement initiatives. It is imperative to debunk the pervasive myth that manufacturing supervisors are innately resistant to change. […]

How to Retain Plant Engineers

In today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, retaining skilled plant engineers is crucial for the success of any organization. Plant engineers play an important role in overseeing operations, ensuring efficiency, and driving productivity. However, a common myth is that they are solely driven by the nature of the work, and they will stay committed regardless of […]

Long-Term Benefits of Investing in Management Training

Have you considered the significant and long-lasting payoffs of investing in training and development programs for your factory management team? In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, the pursuit of excellence is a constant challenge. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is investing in factory management training development. A common myth in the manufacturing industry […]

HR Solutions for Distribution Supervisor Challenges

What are common challenges that HR has to overcome when working with distribution supervisors? HR professionals often encounter a unique set of challenges when working with distribution supervisors. These challenges can significantly impact operational performance and employee engagement. Here are two main challenges HR faces and strategies to overcome them effectively. Challenge #1: High […]

Why Frontline Supervisors Disengage

Why are frontline supervisors disengaging? Organizations often focus on motivating and engaging team members, but sometimes overlook a critical aspect: the engagement of frontline supervisors. It is a common misconception that leaders are immune to the same issues that affect team members. The consequences of disengaged frontline supervisors can be substantial for organizations. Here are […]

Help Frontline Supervisors Excel

How can HR and manufacturing leaders help frontline supervisors excel? After our Front Line Leadership training, we have what is called an impact meeting. This is where we sit down with the management team after our project wraps up, and discuss any observed change and improvement that they have noticed since our training. Recently, in […]

Combatting Low Culture Survey Results

What do you do when you get low culture survey results? A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 80% of employees say that workplace culture is a crucial factor in their decision to stay in an organization. Whenever someone shares with me that they quit their position and moved on to […]

Strategies to Boost Employee Morale

How do you boost employee morale in a factory environment? The National Safety Council found that workplace stress amounts to 300 billion dollars each year in costs. This is in the form of absenteeism, turnover, and drops in productivity. It is a costly problem when we allow the routine of factory work to stress people […]

Comprehensive Supervisory Training

What are the benefits of comprehensive supervisory training in manufacturing? The only time you generally receive supervisory training is when you are promoted, when in fact you have not even been exposed to issues as a supervisor yet. This training should be an ongoing process, not just a one-time event when someone is promoted. According […]