Manufacturing Operations Management

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.