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Supervisor Manufacturing Management Training

Purpose:
To provide basic manufacturing instructional training in the areas of modern manufacturing, leadership, and management to first-line supervisors in the furniture industry.

Contact:
Dr. Ennis E. “Chip” Bailey, Outreach Coordinator
Franklin Furniture Institute
Phone: 662.325.6787
Email: ebailey@cfr.msstate.edu

Pedagogy:
(May vary based upon individual industry needs) Instruction is divided into four (4) topic areas, each consisting of four, three-hour modules. Each module can be delivered in one three-hour session or three one-hour sessions at the discretion of the host industry.

Course Outline:
Introduction to Modern Manufacturing: (12 in-class hours)
Leadership: (12 in-class hours)
Management: (12 in-class hours)
Modern Manufacturing: (12 in-class hours) includes: SPC, VSM, TQM, Kanban, 6 Sigma, FMS & 5S

Outcomes:
Completion will result in a first line supervisor who has a better understanding of the basics of leadership, the management team, and manufacturing as a business and is capable of executing and communicating guidance and direction. Industry will gain key value-added team members with enhanced skills and education.