Industrial Leadership
Overview
Manufacturing and technical managers in today’s manufacturing environments must demonstrate multifaceted leadership and a high level of technical expertise in order to compete in a world-class manufacturing arena. Industrial leadership requires skills and tools for understanding and optimizing a manufacturing organization. Industrial leaders focus on maximizing the performance of the entire system. Achieving the highest levels of performance starts with design of products and systems, integrating the contributions of a complex network of suppliers, and coordinating production according to key constraints throughout the supply chain. The most effective route to achieving continuous improvement in this environment is the integrated application of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints. Finally, industrial leaders must be able to apply the principles of Workforce Engagement ™ to ensure their employees are healthy, happy, and productive.
Benefits of Industrial Leadership
Industrial Leadership provides current manufacturing leaders or those who wish to become leaders in industry with the knowledge and skills needed to be more effective in the workplace and advance their careers. When completed, you will understand and be able to implement the principles of:
- Workforce Engagement
- Product and process development
- Lean Six Sigma Quality
- Theory of Constraints (TOC)
- Operations Management
- Design for Manufacturability
Resources and Information
Courses
Students must successfully complete three courses (9 credit hours).
E_M 560 Integrated Supply Chain Management
E_M 570 Systems Improvement: Integrating TOC, Lean, and Six Sigma
E_M 568 Risk Analysis and Management
E_M 590 Leading Design and Innovation
E_M 540 Operations Research and Analytics for Managers
Masters Program (METM)
The ETM program is specifically tailored for technical professionals who want to advance their careers while still working full time. METM Combines technical and business skill development meant for managing and leading engineering/ science/ technical teams, projects, and organizations.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The ETM graduate certificate program allows students to complete shorter professional blocks of coursework relevant to their specific needs.
Stories
SOS Continuous Improvement
Virtual Open House: Engineering and Technology Management
Faculty
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