Operator Multi-Skilling

Figure 1, Developing Talent

A highly skilled and motivated workforce is a companies greatest asset. Multi-skilled associates facilitate continuous, fast product flow, provide great flexibility to handle unexpected events and drive a feeling of fulfillment, belonging and self-worth.

 

This doesn’t mean everyone learns everything, for that would lead to “Training Overprocessing”, in lean parlance.  But carefully and strategically executed, a cross-training initiative will provide the foundation for a world-beating operation!