This book is the "Real Deal" for any aspiring plant manager. It takes the reader through all the major building blocks that make up the plant manager's job, including what the reader needs to be aware of, what can go wrong, and practical advice on the best way to manage this through underlying leadership. This book is a must-read for any manager in the manufacturing industry. The fundamental building blocks of this book are: * Communication-How to optimize communication and get it working allowing people to talk to each other and listen with respect.*Team Work-What's required to build functional teams that take full ownership.* Problem solving-How to leverage problem solving through ownership.* Leadership-Understanding that the art of leadership must flow both up and down.

Can America compete in the world market? Back to basics. It's good business. Equipment reliability. Effective organization. Employee involvement. Operating dynamics analysis. Train, train, and retrain. Selling continuous improvement. Implementation. Maintenance improvement. Appendix: Typical program plan. Index.

Plant managers are often the most important employees in manufacturing facilities. They are in charge of all aspects of plant operations, and they interact with virtually everyone involved with the business. This book examines these unique individuals by analyzing what they do and how they function while describing the challenges they must overcome to perform at peak levels. It also highlights the many different skills that these leaders must possess to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.