Leaving your manufacturing job requires reflection and planning. Taking steps to prepare for your departure helps you depart on positive terms.
Understanding why you are leaving your manufacturing job helps you navigate the resignation process.
You can determine your next career step, offer to train your replacement, and maintain professional relationships.
These five steps can help you leave your manufacturing job.
1. Evaluate Your Decision
Consider whether leaving the manufacturing firm is the best decision for you. Perhaps you could better fill your needs and interests by requesting higher compensation, a new schedule, or a role change. However, if company culture is the issue, you might be happier working elsewhere.
2. Determine Your Needs
Clarify what you want in your new manufacturing job. Examples include different work hours, more flexibility, and a new geographic location. Knowing what to look for supports your job search.
3. Document Your Accomplishments
List your quantifiable achievements in your current manufacturing job. For instance, “Installed energy-efficient machinery and appliances that cut operational expenses by 20%.” Demonstrating your organizational value encourages employers to contact you for interviews.
4. Develop an Action Plan
Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your manufacturing job search. Track your progress and hold yourself accountable for your results.
Include the following details in your SMART goals:
- Preferred manufacturing employers
- Desired jobs
- Number of weekly job applications
- Number of weekly job interviews
- Timeline for a job offer
5. Follow Resignation Protocol
Adhere to the job resignation protocol outlined in your employee handbook. You might need to provide 2 weeks’ notice, submit a formal resignation letter to Human Resources, or engage in an exit interview.
Let your supervisor know about your resignation. Offer to train your replacement to ease the transition. Helping the new hire understand the role and strategies for success supports workflows and productivity.
Express gratitude to teammates and coworkers for their support at work. Share how you appreciate them and want to maintain relationships. Exchange contact information to stay in touch.
Find Your New Manufacturing Job
Connectology can help you find new manufacturing opportunities aligned with your career goals. Visit our job board to apply for a role today.