The First 90 Days That Make or Break New Supervisors

Friday afternoon, you promote your best operator to supervisor. Monday morning, they’re responsible for managing the team they worked alongside last week. By Wednesday, they’re already making decisions that will define their effectiveness for years to come—with zero training on how to lead people. This is how most organizations handle supervisor promotions. Announce the decision, […]

The Safety Communication Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

Your safety incidents aren’t equipment failures. They’re communication breakdowns. Every manufacturing facility tracks safety metrics. Incident reports get filed. Root cause analyses identify equipment issues, procedure gaps, and training deficiencies. Safety committees meet monthly to review statistics and implement corrective actions. OSHA compliance gets audited annually. Safety training happens on schedule. Yet 89% of workplace […]

The Manufacturing Leadership Crisis No One’s Talking About

Your best equipment operator just became your worst manager. Everyone’s focused on the “labor shortage” in manufacturing. Headlines report 3.8 million unfilled jobs by 2033. Companies invest heavily in recruiting efforts and retention bonuses. But here’s what the data actually shows: You’re not losing people because you can’t find them. You’re losing people because you […]

Manufacturing is Promoting People Into Management Failure

Here’s what’s happening in manufacturing right now. Production demands are higher than ever, but you can’t find enough skilled workers. So you’re promoting your best operators into management positions, hoping they can help develop the people you do have. The problem? According to industry data, the manufacturing sector could need up to 3.8 million additional […]