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First Line Leader Programme
This programme is aimed at first-line manufacturing managers responsible for ensuring people and teams work more efficiently and effectively. It will help to develop and strengthen their manufacturing management skills and experience.
It combines Lean manufacturing techniques with interpersonal skills development designed to help you become a more effective leader. It will give you the understanding and confidence to lead your team to success.
First Line Leader Programme: Developing Leadership for Operational Success
The First Line Leader Programme is tailored to equip managers with the leadership skills to navigate complexities, implement strategic decisions, and inspire their teams to achieve business objectives.
Participants will understand their roles and develop the tools, knowledge, and confidence to excel as leaders.
Key Leadership Modules Include:
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Effective Communication: Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently to build trust and ensure team alignment.
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Coaching and Mentoring: Develop skills to guide and support team members, fostering personal and professional growth.
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Conflict Resolution: Understand strategies to manage and resolve conflicts constructively, maintaining a positive workplace environment.
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Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Gain structured approaches to effectively make informed decisions and address challenges.
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Leading Through Change: Learn how to adapt to and manage change while supporting teams through transitions.
By focusing on these leadership essentials, participants will be empowered to drive personal, team, and organisational success with confidence and clarity.
Personal and Company benefits.
The First Line Leader programme is highly beneficial for those who are moving up from shop floor to management roles, especially where you are seeking to improve communication and influencing skills, proactive leadership techniques and teamworking capabilities.
The course gives participants valuable insights into leadership techniques, from listening skills and building stronger teamworking relationships to more effectively motivating and influencing others.
You will be able to develop structured problem solving techniques and tools to improve processes, reduce errors and deliver a higher quality of service to your customers.
Who should attend the course?
The First Line Leader programme is for anyone who is moving up from a shop floor or operational role into a new position involving the management or leadership of a team or process.
It is also valuable for employees who are already managing or leading teams and feel they need to build up or strengthen their managerial skill set or confidence.
Those who are aiming to progress with their own manufacturing CPD or personal leadership development will also benefit from the course.
What Clients Say
"I learnt a lot and increased my confidence and knowledge."
Joanna Musik, HellermannTyton
How is the course structured?
Participants will spend one day per week at the Manufacturers Network training facility over a 9-week period.
One of these days is spent off-site with an exemplary factory visit, which offers a unique opportunity to observe and experience manufacturing best practices and excellence firsthand.
The training is engaging, practical, and hands-on, giving you the tools, techniques, and confidence to manage and lead your operation effectively.
The programme is structured to provide opportunities for meaningful discussion and reflection on what management and leadership mean to the participants. It includes built-in exercises and breakout groups, providing ample opportunity for knowledge sharing and idea generation with fellow learners.
Each participant will need an appointed mentor from their organisation to support this training.
Course content overview.
Mentor Briefing
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Introduction to the course to delegate mentors and brief on what is required as a mentor throughout the programme.
Programme Introduction
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Setting course objectives, mentor relationships and Personal Development Plans.
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Management styles, culture and behaviours.
Active Leadership & Team Work
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Leaders vs managers, motivation, goal setting.
Communication & Influencing
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Engagement, listening, and presentation skills.
Performance & Time Management
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Performance management, dealing with conflict, managing your own time.
HR Awareness
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Employment law, behaviours, best practice.
Lean Manufacturing
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Key principles, tools and techniques.
Best Practice Factory Visit
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Including tour and Q&A with leadership teams.
Structured Problem-solving
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Key principles, tools and techniques
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Standard work, using the 7 quality tools
Bringing it all together
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Learner presentations on key learnings and application in the workplace
Upcoming Courses.
Spring cohort:
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24th April 2025
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1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May 2025
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5th June, 12th June, 19th June 2025
Autumn Cohort:
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30th September 2025
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7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October 2025
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11th, 18th, 25th November 2025
The public First Line Leader Programme is delivered at our Head Office in Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0TP, one day per week for nine weeks. The best practice visit is at Jaguar Land Rover Halewood.
Looking for something more bespoke?
All our education programmes can be tailored to meet your exact requirements. We’ll work with your organisation to find an educational solution that works for you.
Education shouldn’t just be for fighting fire. It should future-proof your business so you’re resilient to whatever changes and challenges come your way.