Effort, Ability and Skill Development

Success for a manufacturing operator stems from a combination of an employee’s work effort, the employees given ability, and the continuous ...

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Letter of Commendation

When was the last tie that you wrote a letter of commendation?

Early in my career, I worked at a Frito-Lay plant near Binghamton, NY and th...

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3 Difficult Aspects of Plant Leadership

Working in a job is difficult. Leadership brings another set of challenges. Leading employees in a manufacturing plant adds a whole new dyna...

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Mentorship and the Mentor

Mentoring is a powerful tool for developing talent, building morale, and improving performance within a manufacturing plant. Unlike formal t...

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Mentorship and the Mentee

The mentor-mentee relationship is a powerful professional bond centered on guidance, learning, and growth. At its core, it is a two-way part...

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Total Productive Maintenance

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that aims to achieve perfect production—no breakdowns, no...

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Plant Metrics (Part II)

Your Plant Metrics

Most key dashboard metrics should flow down from your company's annual strategic plan. But not all. Some metrics, such a...

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