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How Lean Manufacturing Principles Apply to Manufacturers Today

Lean manufacturing systems were created by the Toyota Production system in Japan in the 1990s. They encompass five steps that aim to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process, leading to better customer value and reduced costs.  While Lean methodology has been around for decades, how to apply these principles to manufacturing are new. Manufacturing faces …

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How Manufacturing Jobs Can Offer Flexibility

We are in the midst of a very unique moment in time, where the amount of employment opportunities outnumbers job seekers. So far this year, manufacturing jobs have grown by 456,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—32,000 of which were added just last month.  There has never been a better time to look for …

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I Didn’t Give Up When Faced with Adversity and Turned a Temp Job into a Fulfilling Career

Life sometimes throws us curveballs when we least expect it. Some people get knocked down and have a hard time getting back on their feet. Others, like Sean Fisher, dust themselves off and keep moving forward. Because Sean isn’t the type to give up in the face of adversity. And he isn’t afraid to go …

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The Right Job Gave Me the Work-Life Balance I Needed

For many years, Judi Murdock lived in Alaska and worked as an office manager for a seafood company. While she enjoyed many aspects of her job, it wasn’t always easy.  “I was working insane hours and was used to going 120 days, 7 days a week without a single day off. Plus, summer is the …

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Staffing Agency Interviews: What You Need to Know

Thinking about working with a staffing agency and not sure what to expect during your interview?  You’re not alone.  That’s because staffing agency interviews are slightly different from traditional job interviews. Their goal isn’t to evaluate if you’re a good fit for a specific position. Rather, recruiters want to determine whether they can help provide …

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Why Are There Worker Shortages in Manufacturing?

From a labor and human resources (HR) perspective, the news is grim: the country’s manufacturing skills gap is projected to leave 2.1 million U.S. jobs unfilled. According to the latest data, costs to the economy could reach $1 trillion. U.S. factories are in desperate need of a reliable workforce, but workers are not applying. What …

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TERRA Helped Me Get Back on My Feet and Land a Great Job

Anyone who has been stuck in a job without growth knows how helpless it can feel. While many throw in the towel and stop trying, others rally their strength and risk reaching for something better. That’s what happened to Jaime Medina. He found that, despite years of experience, he was stuck in a warehouse job …

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How to Move into Manufacturing Management

If you’ve worked on the production floor for a while, you’ve likely seen some of your colleagues get promoted into supervisory positions. Perhaps you’re considering the possibility of a move into a management role as well. What is it that sets the average production line worker apart from a management-level employee? What skills do you …

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How to Get Your Manufacturing Resume Noticed

Are you afraid your manufacturing resume won’t get noticed? You’re not alone. Applying for jobs can be pretty competitive. Many manufacturing professionals who are looking to take the next step in their manufacturing careers worry about their resume being overlooked or ignored. But we have some good news! Crafting a manufacturing resume that sets you …

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