3 Reasons to Provide Your Own Production Support
“Engaging the hearts, minds, and hands of talent is the most sustainable source of competitive advantage.” -George Harris, President and CEO of Quantum Workplace
It’s no secret that a strong workforce will compound a company’s success.
While automation is important to enable growth in today’s manufacturing lines, establishing a connected and engaged staff is necessary to support that growth.
NRTC Automation preaches the value of having both in manufacturing businesses of any industry. Learn more about how to build a strong production team and its benefits below.
Building a Thriving Team in Manufacturing
Importance of strong and connected employees
Having a staff that is connected and can communicate effectively is the cornerstone of a successful business.
No matter how well-built your automated production line is, if your employees are unable to support each other throughout the entire supply chain, then your company will crumble.
A study shows that in companies across America, over 70% of workers feel disconnected from their jobs. This rings true for manufacturing workers as well who feel disengaged from their jobs daily.
Not only is this dangerous for your company’s success, but it is also dangerous for your employees’ safety and well-being.
That’s why taking measures to build up your staff and encourage better communication is vital for both your business and each individual working for your company.
How to build a strong production team
If you want to build a strong production team, practice these tips:
Provide cross-training: Give your employees the power to make decisions and take action across the supply chain by training them outside of their daily tasks. Cross-training will deepen your workers’ understanding of the entire production process and enable them to assist others in different roles if needed.
Encourage social connection: Hold after-work events that encourage your employees to connect with each other. Also, hold trainings that show employees how to foster friendships with their co-workers with skills such as active listening.
Establish real-time modes of communication: While face-to-face meetings are preferred, sometimes that isn’t available in a busy manufacturing company. If employees need help or have a question, make it easy for them to reach out to their team member, supervisor, or manager with employee communication apps that support mobile messaging.
Get feedback on how to improve: Your employees are in the thick of the production process. Use their valuable insight to improve their daily experience.
Hold regular meetings to keep employees updated: It’s easy to feel disconnected in a company when you don’t feel involved. To keep employees engaged, hold regular meetings to be as transparent as possible with the company’s growth and latest projects. This will provide inspiration for your staff to work toward a unified goal.
Make sure your employees know their value in your company: By showing your employees how important they are to the success of your business, they will feel like an integral part of the company. Recognize employees publicly who have excelled and provide support for those who are struggling.
Taking the time to understand your staff’s needs and honor their efforts will develop the foundation your company needs to grow.
NRTC Automation can help you craft a connected and engaged staff. Learn more about our Engineering Services and Robotic Training Services in the “How to Do It” section below.
3 reasons to provide your own production support
Now that you know why having a strong staff is important, we’ll show the three reasons why providing your own production support, as opposed to outsourcing, will benefit your company.
IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY
Having a full team to support the production process under your own roof will improve productivity.
For example, there will be less downtime when a machine fails since your in-house technician will be immediately available to repair it within the workday.
You don’t have to send the equipment to outside help, which could potentially take days or even weeks to return.
MORE SATISFIED EMPLOYEES
When your employees can complete tasks on their own, rather than waiting for someone else to do it for them, they will feel empowered and capable in their role.
Also, a production support team knows that they are needed to keep the manufacturing process running, so they also don’t feel that their jobs are threatened. They are an integral part of your business and have job security that offers peace of mind.
Finally, your employees develop stronger connections with each other because their daily tasks are interwoven to support the company. Studies have shown the having strong social connections in the workplace boost employee satisfaction.
COST-EFFICIENT
Finally, having your own production support will save you money in the long run.
While onboarding, training, and employing people is an expense, consider it an upfront investment. The cost savings include:
Having your own in-house technical support rather than hiring out for each event
Decreased downtime, which can save up to $22,000 per minute
Improved employee ability to train each other, reducing costs due to longer training times
Reduced employee turnover
It is well worth the investment to hire your team and upskill as necessary rather than paying to outsource your work to others.
How to do it
If you want to start hiring but don’t know where to start, then consider working with NRTC Automation’s Engineering Services.
We have the resources to find, interview, and hire the right individuals with the background and experience your company needs to thrive.
Plus, you can train your employees for a more diverse staff by using our Robotic Training Services. NRTC Automation will develop a personalized training program for your company’s specific needs so your staff can perform the work you need in-house.
NRTC Automation’s comprehensive automation services ensure that your production line will boost your company’s growth beyond the equipment output. Learn more about our services by contacting NRTC Automation for a free consultation.
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