The session ends. Leaders return to the floor. Production demands their attention.
In the next conversation, the next decision and the next problem the team faces on the floor, we expect them to use what they learned.
At SJ Fine Foods in Saskatoon, Soaring Leadership connected live leadership training with hands-on plant activities.
14 live sessions over three months and a two-day 5S event.
Manufacturing Leadership Training Connected to Real Work
The 14-session program started with emotional intelligence as the foundation because on a production floor, how a leader responds matters. Pressure can shape their tone, their decisions and whether employees feel comfortable raising a concern.
Developing that awareness gives leaders tools they can bring into everyday interactions. The extended training format provided opportunities to revisit learning and connect their new skills with their responsibilities.
Bringing Leadership Skills to the Production Floor
This engagement extended into activities involving employees across the operation. In as little at 6 hours, the hands on 5S event transformed the maintenance shop from confused clutter to organized bliss!
This connected the skills learned into practical work relevance. The team explored:
- Information flow: improving how information moves through the operation.
- Data visibility: making production information easier to see and use.
- Product quality: determining what good looked like and how to sustain it.
Where Could Stronger Leadership Help Your Plant?
Consider your own operation. Where could stronger leadership make the biggest difference?
A clearer conversation? A better decision under pressure? A team that takes a more active role in improvement?
The next step starts with the challenges your leaders face every day.
Explore customized leadership development for your manufacturing team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Soaring Leadership provide for SJ Fine Foods?
The engagement combined live leadership training for the front line leadership team with hands-on activities at the Saskatoon plant.
How long was the leadership program?
It included 14 live sessions over three months.
What did the leadership training cover?
Emotional intelligence formed the foundation of the leadership program followed by effective ways to engage and communicate in their real workplace.
What hands-on activities were included?
The work included in-plant, in-person 5S event that challenged the team to use all of the skills they learned in live application.
What is 5S?
5S stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. It provides a structured approach for continuous improvement.
What production priorities did the consulting address?
The consulting addressed production data visibility, new ways to improve product quality with machine vision, and the effective flow of decision making information.
Can Soaring Leadership create a program for our plant?
Yes. Programs can be customized around your team’s leadership needs and operational priorities.
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