Leading on the Manufacturing Floor — Spring 2027
Build practical leadership skills for the realities of front-line manufacturing.
This program helps supervisors strengthen communication, accountability, coaching, and execution while navigating the day-to-day challenges of leading employees in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Learn
- How to transition effectively from peer to leader
- How to establish credibility and clear expectations
- How to communicate and coach more effectively
- How to address performance and difficult conversations
- How to improve accountability and follow-through
- How to lead through real manufacturing situations
Performance Improved
- More confident front-line leadership
- Clearer expectations and accountability
- Better employee communication
- Stronger coaching and performance conversations
- More consistent operational execution
Course Format
- Two instructional sessions in the current format
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Lectures, case studies, and group activities
Prerequisites
- None
Funding
- WEDnetPA eligible, subject to eligibility and funding
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