For Manufacturers, By Manufacturers

SHIFT Manufacturing provides specialized training for new or developing managers.

Developed by local industry experts, this 10-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, employers can upskill their existing workforce to fill management roles from within their organization. By pairing weekly zoom classes with two in-person immersion experiences, employees will gain the in-demand skills needed to immediately add value to their company.

Real-World Application

Participants in the program must be current employees in the manufacturing industry. Each week they will come alongside each other, bringing real-world situations and problems to each session, so that they can immediately apply their new skills 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: $1,500