One-Day, Hands-On Workshop to Strengthen Daily Leadership and Shop-Floor Performance
This interactive session introduces the principles and practices of the Floor Management Development System (FMDS) and shows how frontline leaders can use daily management routines to improve communication, accountability, stability, and performance. Designed for supervisors, team leads, and developing leaders, this course provides practical tools participants can immediately apply to create stronger daily control and support continuous improvement across operations.
Key Benefits
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A Clear Understanding of FMDS
Learn how FMDS brings structure, visibility, and consistency to daily operations—and why it is essential for improving communication, shift-to-shift alignment, and performance. -
Practical Tools for Application
Participate in hands-on exercises to design and use FMDS tools such as tier boards, daily Gemba walks, leader routines, and shift-handoff communication standards. -
Improved Daily Decision-Making
Learn how leaders can strengthen daily prioritization, problem-solving, and follow-through to reduce firefighting and create predictable performance. -
Alignment With Broader CI Systems
Understand how FMDS integrates with Lean systems such as standardized work, visual management, and problem-solving to create a connected daily-management culture. -
Strategies to Overcome Resistance
Identify common implementation challenges and learn practical strategies to drive adoption, accountability, and culture change across teams.
Topics Covered
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The Purpose and Structure of FMDS
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Building Effective Daily Management Routines
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Visual Management Tools for Daily Control
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Leader Standard Work for Supervisors and Team Leads
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Standardized Shift-Handoff and Communication Practices
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Detecting Abnormalities & Responding with Structured Problem-Solving
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Using FMDS to Support CI, KPIs, and Daily Performance Metrics
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Overcoming Barriers to FMDS Adoption and Sustainment
Who Should Attend
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Frontline supervisors and shift leaders
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Team leads preparing for leadership roles
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Production or operations managers
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Organizations seeking stronger daily control and consistent results
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Teams aiming to stabilize processes and reduce firefighting
About the Course
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Led by an experienced professional with a proven record of success.
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Includes a variety of teaching methods – lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities.
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Content Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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WedNET Eligible: Yes. This course is generally reimbursable under the WedNET PA state training grant at $2,000 per employee (subject to eligibility, funding, and compliance). At your request, MANTEC’s grant specialists can assist you with WedNET or other funding programs to reduce your net investment.
Upcoming Courses
Floor Management Development System
Dates: April 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Price: $495
Location: MANTEC- Knowledge Park, 427 Kings Mill Road, York, PA 17401
If you have questions about any courses, please contact Andrew Lane.