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Manufacturing Management Institute

 

Empower your employees with a management skill set. 

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Manufacturing Management Institute

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Empower your employees with a management skills set. 

By Manufacturers, For Manufacturers

The Manufacturing Management Institute provides specialized training for new or developing managers.

Developed by local industry experts, this 11-week program equips participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively lead teams, manage operations and optimize processes in a manufacturing environment.

Upskill Your Workforce

With a curriculum and format designed by leaders and experts from across the manufacturing industry, you can upskill your existing workforce to fill management roles from within your organization. We've paired asynchronous courses with three in-person immersion experiences to give your employees in-demand skills that add immediate value to your company.

Real-World Application

All participants in the program are current employees in the manufacturing industry. They learn alongside each other, bringing real-world situations and problems to each session and applying their learning in their workplace.

You will LEARN to:

  • Build trust and manage conflict on your team.
  • Set expectations and give useful feedback.
  • Optimize workflows and manage bottlenecks.
  • Design goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Use Lean and continuous improvement methods.
  • Employ budgeting basics and financial metrics.
  • Understand compliance and ethical responsibilities.
  • Frame, own and solve problems.
  • Coach others and build improvement plans.

Price: $1,999

Industry-Specific Education

The Manufacturing Management Institute provides specialized training for experienced, new or developing managers.

Developed in partnership with Wagstaff, this 11-week program equips participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively lead teams, manage operations and optimize processes in a manufacturing environment.

Upskill Your Workforce

With a curriculum and format designed by leaders and experts from across the manufacturing industry, you can upskill your existing workforce to fill management roles from within your organization. We've paired asynchronous courses with three in-person immersion experiences to give your employees the in-demand skills that add immediate value to your company. 

Real-World Application

All participants in the program are current employees in the manufacturing industry. They learn alongside each other, bringing real-world situations and problems to each session and applying their learning in their workplace.

You will LEARN to:

  • Build trust and manage conflict on your team.
  • Set expectations and give useful feedback.
  • Optimize workflows and manage bottlenecks.
  • Design goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Use Lean and continuous improvement methods.
  • Employ budgeting basics and financial metrics.
  • Understand compliance and ethical responsibilities.
  • Frame, own and solve problems.
  • Coach others and build improvement plans.

Price: $1,999

Learn from an Expert

Jason Trosine, PhD, USAF (Ret) MSGT

Jason Trosine, PhD, USAF (Ret) MSGT, is a seasoned leader with a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force, where he specialized in aircraft maintenance, technical training, and operational leadership. After retiring from military service, Jason transitioned into higher education, spending 11 years in enrollment management and student services. Currently serving as the Director of Regional Operations – Eastern Washington at The Machinists Institute, Jason leads training initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and industry partnerships to ensure a highly skilled workforce for the manufacturing and aerospace sectors. With a career that spans military service, higher education, and manufacturing leadership, Jason brings a holistic approach to workforce development, ensuring that technical training programs effectively prepare individuals for careers in manufacturing, aerospace, and skilled trades. 

March 25 – June 10, 2025.

In-person immersions throughout the course 

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Dates & Time to Completion

March 25 - June 10, 2025

11 weeks.

In-person immersive sessions throughout course 

Class Format

Online content.

1 weekly class on Zoom on Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. (Pacific Time).

Requirements

1-2 hours of coursework per week.

1 assignment due each week, culminating in a final portfolio.

Attend all three immersive sessions.

Priority Registration Deadline

Register by March 21, 2025, to guarantee your spot. 

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