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Manufacturing Operations Management
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Manufacturing Operations Management?
- Manufacturing careers are in demand in central Wisconsin.
- This program seeks to bridge the gap between the production floor and management.
- A great fit for the current manufacturing employee seeking a leadership role in the industry.
- An excellent choice for a person seeking advanced manufacturing leadership skills.
- The perfect blend of leadership training and manufacturing skills.
- Program is mostly online with some face-to-face manufacturing courses.
Manufacturing operations managers are floor leaders in manufacturing facilities. They mandate policies and rules to maintain production value and ensure that everyone and everything operates smoothly and efficiently.
Program Locations
AMETA™ Center
5000 Coye Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Daytime
Full-Time or Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 60
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
The Manufacturing Operations Management program is designed to help those with some prior experience in manufacturing advance into management positions. Graduates are prepared to supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Supply chain, automation, quality, lean leadership, and supervisory skills are all emphasized along with creative problem solving and team building.
Students in the program will have opportunities to explore manufacturing facilities where they will analyze manufacturing operations, identify process efficiencies, and identify management strategies leading to quality production and processing.
Outcomes
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Implement safe work practices.
- Design, implement, and evaluate industrial processes.
- Apply leadership skills and tools to facilitate problem solving.
- Develop and maintain a continuous improvement environment.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,764.95
- Books: $2,146.20
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $10.00
- Total Estimated Cost: $11,921.15
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| 10623126 | Manufacturing Supervision | 3 | |
| -or- | 10196191 | Supervision | 3 |
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 10462107 | Industrial Safety | 2 | |
| 10623114 | Intro to Inventor | 1 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10103123 | Excel-Beginning | 1 | |
| 10623124 | Budgets & Economic Impact for Manufacturing | 3 | |
| -or- | 10102121 | Finance and Budgeting | 3 |
| 10623112 | Manufacturing Practices | 2 | |
| 10102110 | Employment Law | 3 | |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196190 | Leadership Development | 3 | |
| 10196193 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| 10605117 | Automation 1 - Beginning PLC | 3 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 10623169 | Manufacturing Operations Management Internship | 3 | |
| -or- | 10623168 | Manufacturing Operations Management Capstone | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 | |
| 10623171 | Lean Six Sigma | 3 | |
| 10102131 | Entrepreneurial Management | 3 | |
| 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 | |
| 10623132 | Project Management for Manufacturing | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 60 Credits |
Instructors
ALISON GRAF, BS
Alison earned her BS degree in paper science from UW–Stevens Point and holds Six Sigma Black Belt certification. She started teaching at Mid-State Technical College in 2021 after 18 years of experience in paper manufacturing as a process engineer and supervisor in raw materials. Her ongoing work in manufacturing includes continuous improvement projects, capital projects, safety improvements, and mentoring college intern students.
“By mentoring, coaching, and inspiring future leaders in manufacturing, I hope to have a lasting impact on safety, leadership, and process improvement in many industries.”
Careers
- Manufacturing Supervisor
- Production Manager
- Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Department Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Project Manager
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
"Most students go to college to find good-paying careers doing something they enjoy. Mid-State gave me that and so much more as I discovered my passion and achieved more than I ever could have anticipated."
BRYCE CRUNKILTON
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
