Manufacturer of the Year Conference

From Tools to Systems: Revolutionizing Continuous Improvement for Enhanced Business Performance

Matt Colby

Explore the transformative journey from utilizing individual tools to embracing system-driven continuous improvement to drive improved end to end business performance. Discover how an integrated continuous improvement system can streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive sustainable growth for your company. Learn how The Toro Company leverages principles, methodologies, tools and best practices into an integrated system to revolutionize their approach to continuous improvement, and what you can do to kickstart your journey.

Top Mistakes New Team Leaders Make

Jessica Lyons

Join a discussion exploring common pitfalls that new leaders fall into including missing critical communications, failing to set clear goals, ineffective delegation, and neglecting key feedback. Identifying these potential missteps is critical in recognizing what is needed to arm new leaders with actionable tools to mitigate challenges and foster a thriving leadership journey. Learn what to include in creating a toolkit for team leader onboarding including training, templates, and standard work to ensure the success of your new team leaders.

Installing the Habits of a Strategic Leader

Dave George

Thinking strategically can be natural for some, but for most people it takes deliberate practice and dedication. Work and life demands can keep you in the weeds focusing on near term obstacles, rather than higher level goals. In this session we will explore tools, questions, and habits to ensure you are spending enough time thinking and working on big picture items that will make you more valuable in any role.

Harnessing the Superpower of Factory Data – Where to begin?

Natalie Paulson, Caden Holzer, Vivek Saxena, & Katelyn Tasso

FactoryTwin team will engage you in a brief presentation with a couple of case studies showing large KPI improvements (throughput, profitability, inventory)using factory data analytics. This will be followed by a hands-on exercise to gage your own digital readiness and potential benefits to your operations.

Mastering Crucial Conversations

Brenda Lundquist & Jody O’Neil

Discover how to navigate tough conversations with confidence and composure. Learn to effectively communicate under pressure, navigate difficult topics and turn challenging interactions into opportunities for growth and collaboration.