BENCHMARKING PEER GROUPS

For experienced industry leaders that want to learn how their peers are improving so they can get better results.

Peer Groups Help You:

  • Build a network
  • See best practices on plant tours
  • Make better decisions
  • Learn how your peers are improving
  • Know you’re not alone

“My peer group is fantastic! The collaboration, solidarity and ideation, are just a few of the many benefits from my HR peer group. ”

Matt Dillon, HR Manager, Twin City Fan

“My Peer Group has been an invaluable resource for feedback. It’s great to have a group with like roles and responsibilities as a sounding board.”

Dick Salonek, VP Finance, UMC

The process to join a peer group

  • Step 1

    Find a Peer Group

  • Step 2

    Attend as our guest

  • Step 3

    Join the group

  • Step 4

    Be a better leader

15 DIFFERENT PEER GROUPS

(Click the arrows to learn more about each)

Typical Titles:
CEO, President, General Manager

Discussion Topics Include:
Strategic plan, company culture, product/service offering

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Head of HR, VP or Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Multi-site, Workforce strategy, employment brand employee value proposition

Typical Company Size: 300 – 1,000 employees

Typical Titles:
VP, Director, Operations, Manufacturing

Discussion Topics Include:
Single site strategies for value stream margin and plant capabilities

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Controller, VP Finance, CFO

Discussion Topics Include:
Financial strategies, policies and procedures for accounting, legal, HR, IT, admin

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Engineering Manager, Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Strategies for NPD, continuation engineering, R&D, Project Management

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Production Manager or Supervisor

Typical Titles:
Manager or Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Multi-department responsibility, capacity planning, positive labor relations

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Lean, CI, Operational Excellence Coordinator or Manager, or Green Belt

Discussion Topics Include:
Coordinating improvements, executing plans, training in problem solving

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Lean, CI, or Operational Excellence Manager or Director Black belt or Master

Discussion Topics Include:
Developing improvement plans, systems and practices, Multi-site responsibility

Typical Company Size: 300 – 1,000 employees

Typical Titles:
EHS Manager/Director, Safety Manager/Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Single site, Reduce risk from hazardous conditions, illness, death. Training others 

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
HR Manager or Sr. HR Generalist

Discussion Topics Include:
Single site, Recruiting, training, compensation, employee relations, 

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Quality Manager/Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Product quality and reliability via QMS, CAPA or ISO systems

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Supply Chain Manager/Director, Procurement, logistics, warehouse 

Discussion Topics Include:
How to reduce total spend, ensure complete and on-time material delivery

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Typical Titles:
Sales/Marketing/Manager/Director

Discussion Topics Include:
Revenue, lead generation, customer/market penetration top line growth, brand awareness.

Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the peer groups for?

Experienced manufacturing leaders looking to benchmark with their peers.

How often do peer groups meet?

Once a month, Jan – Nov, all groups combine in Dec for the Mega Meeting.

What are the expectations of peer group members?

Attend meetings, host your group every 12-24 months and keep sensitive topics private.

What is the cost?

There are member and non-member rates that vary by group.

 

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