Tips to Get More from Your Floor Operation
Industry Week reports, “Last year [2013] saw a renaissance for much of the [manufacturing] industry. Production as measured by the Institute for Supply Management averaged well over 50 during most of 2013, signifying expansion.” As this trend continues into 2014, floor managers will be the first to feel the impacts of production growth. John Mills of Industry Week provided these great tips to get more from your floor operation: Revisit: review your 2013 performance metrics, what went well, what didn’t. Where do you see opportunity and where do you see challenges to overcome? Then write it down and determine action…
New Tactics for Better Manufacturing Recruiting
“Today’s high-tech manufacturing jobs require employees to be computer savvy, able to multi-task, and able to transfer seamlessly between production processes. Recruiters for these manufacturing jobs thus need to revamp their mentality and methods in attempting to fill these positions” writes Michelle Benjamin for ThomasNet News. The article gives several tips for reaching high-potential, qualified candidates. Where is your talent pool? Today’s manufacturing jobs are high-tech, STEM heavy. If you do not already have a relationship or partnership with local community colleges and technical programs, you should. This is a great opportunity to not only interact with potential candidates right…