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My Induction into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
It was such an incredible honor to be inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. President Allison Grealis described our inductee group as having “made significant, lasting contributions...
Realities- Sometimes rough exteriors hide sincere hearts.
Try to look for the good that lies beneath. As I reflect on the sights and sounds of the assembly plant back in the day, there was a definite rhythm to it. Not only was the line set to produce 60 cars per hour, but there were sounds of tools and whistles, camaraderie,...
Relationships – “It’s Not Personal, It’s Business”
Ironically, developing relationships can make tough business decisions less painful through being more personal. I learned this phrase early on when the business environment led the company to decide to downsize. I was asked to be part of the decision-making process...
Relationships – Success is Not Built Alone
Developing relationships early on will be a key to your success. After I left my Corporate assignment and started my next rotations in the plants, there were many more things I needed to learn…the computer systems, specifically MRP (material resource planning), the...
Realities – Starting a Manufacturing Career: Corporate Life is Much Different
Learning comes in all forms. It’s your decision how you apply the learnings and still stay true to yourself My first assignment in my newly acquired Supply Chain Trainee position consisted of me leaving my hometown state, moving somewhere I knew no one, living alone,...
Realities – Starting a Manufacturing Career: Shannon’s Story
Choices can take you many places in life. You don’t always have to know the end destination, just be confident that your choices could lead you down the path less followed. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up my answers consisted of a farmer (so I’m told)...
Transforming Businesses
The OPSisters are very excited TransformAble by Angie Tuglus is coming your way soon! Angie's book shares key steps and stories on how to complete a successful business transformation that can apply to any industry. We had the pleasure of meeting Angie at a Women in...
WiM Thought Leaders
Women in Manufacturing West Region “Thought Leaders” We had another great experience speaking with participants in WiM, this time in the first-ever West Regional meeting. Kathy and I shared our experiences of accountability, structure, inclusivity, optimism,...
Realities – Unexpected Experiences: The Coffee
Set your boundaries. After I had cycled through most of the HR functions, I finally got the opportunity to go to the department which was aptly named to match the major I had chosen or had been chosen for me (semantics). I had loved HR as a “people person” and now was...