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Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Production Manager

August 31, 2021

Are you thinking about advancing your manufacturing career? Are you wondering where you should start? Here’s our step-by-step guide to becoming a production manager.  What Is a Production Manager?  A production manager oversees and works to improve the manufacturing process. Ultimately, they are responsible for delivering quality products on budget and on time. Duties include planning processes, implementing safety measures, monitoring production, evaluating current methods and making upgrades as needed.     Steps to Becoming a Production Manager …

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How Operations Managers Can Improve Efficiency in Their Business & Employees

August 19, 2021

Are you hoping to build a better company? Would you like to improve efficiency and bring out the best in your employees? Here’s how operations managers can help.  What Is an Operations Manager?  An operations manager oversees and often redesigns processes within a company. Their overall goal is to ensure a business is operating at its full potential. The duties of an operations manager vary from one organization to the…

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5 Certifications That Can Help to Advance Your Manufacturing Career

August 12, 2021

Are you hoping to advance your manufacturing career? Professional certifications are a wonderful way to build your skill set and increase your market value. Here are five top-rated options.  Career-Building Manufacturing Certifications  Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®)  The International Society of Automation (ISA) CAP® Certification confirms an individual has the knowledge and skills needed for competent job performance. This certification especially applies to those…

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Using Your EQ to Enhance Project Management

August 5, 2021

You have a fantastic team, but you’d like to further improve their productivity and performance. So, what can you do? Here’s how to use your EQ to enhance project management.   What Is EQ?  Whereas IQ (Intelligence Quotient) measures a person’s cognitive abilities, EQ (Emotional Quotient) measures their ability to understand and manage emotions. People with high EQs recognize the emotions of both themselves and those around them. Then, they use these observations to make…

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