Key Training Areas in Manufacturing: How Can We Drive Positive Change?

In a manufacturing company, what are the key areas in which continuous training should be provided to bring about a change in the organization? I need to arrange some training in my organization, but it should yield positive results for the company.

The details provided are inadequate. Still, you can build up your training program based on the following questions:

1.0 What does your company manufacture?
2.0 Is it Engineering/Process/Chemicals/Others?
3.0 Who are your customers?
4.0 What are your raw materials?
5.0 What are the manufacturing steps?
6.0 How much power and water are required?
7.0 What is the current level of rejects?
8.0 What is the capacity?
9.0 Who are the competitors?
10.0 What is your company's standing?
11.0 Training is to be given at what level?
12.0 Does management support the idea of training and improvement?

Once you gather answers to all the above queries, you can get in touch with a suitable consultant to design and conduct a program.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan, Navi Mumbai

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Hi, first, fix your output matrix. Without finalizing the training output, you can't measure or evaluate the training program or session. We need to identify critical areas for operation.

Best regards,
Saroj Kumar Deka

In any organization, there will be a constant inflow and outflow of employees. Therefore, technical or soft skills programs should happen as a matter of routine, or in other words, training programs should be institutionalized. Normally, soft skills or behavioral skill programs are conducted depending upon the need. Such programs should be held as a matter of routine but should be need-based. To achieve this, there should be a training needs analysis, and also, if the institution has a proper performance management system, it can also identify needs. One has to consider these factors to determine training programs.

Key Training Programs for Manufacturing Units

Basically, in a manufacturing unit, Team Handling, Team Spirit, Leadership Skills, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Work-Life Balance, and Stress Management programs are desirable ones.

Along with the above work-related training programs, you can add some soft skill development training programs and lifestyle-changing training programs for the top-level and medium-level managerial staff. This will surely increase the productivity of your organization.

Regards

First of all, any training is organized based on need. If there is a need for training in a certain area, then you design a training program. It also depends on the level of participants. It cannot be a one-size-fits-all type. Therefore, first, analyze the training needs.

Secondly, decide on the training objectives. Thirdly, decide about the training outcome you desire in terms of knowledge, skill, and attitude. Based on such analysis, only the contents of training can be arrived at.

Thank you for your suggestions. My company is a medium-scale bearing manufacturing company, and most of our employees are workers who are not highly qualified (8th grade passed). Our processes involve a lot of machine operating activities. Given these circumstances, could you please suggest what kind of training I should arrange?

Identified Issue: Material Handling

I have identified a significant issue in my company, which is material handling (of bearings). Could anyone provide me with training materials for "material handling"?

Regards,
Neha

Dear Neha,

Considering the suggestions provided by others, they will certainly be suitable for your organization.

Material Handling Training

Regarding material handling, I recommend discussing with your production manager to understand the do's and don'ts for handling materials. Develop a standard operating procedure and create charts outlining the do's and don'ts of material handling tailored to your company's requirements. By following these steps, your problems can be easily addressed.

Regards,
Neha

Please design a proforma and circulate it among the target group (those who are to be trained) and their supervisors. Ask them in which area they believe training is required and what the result would be if training is provided in that area. This will serve as your starting point.

Next, convene a meeting with the supervisors involved and the management personnel to gather their opinions on the findings of your study. This will further enhance the scope of your training.

After that, decide on the areas, syllabi, methodology, etc.

Also, make sure that you have fulfilled the mandatory training programs as per the labor laws.