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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program – Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Today’s manufacturing supervisors must have human relation\, conceptual and decision-making skills. Through lectures led by industry experts and hands-on exercises\, the Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program allows participants to obtain and practice these critical skills. \nThe Supervisor Certification curriculum targets first-line supervisors at manufacturing facilities with a comprehensive overview of supervisory principles. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement\, job instruction\, employee relations\, problem-solving\, and effective communication\, the course teaches students the interpersonal strategies to become a productive and respected supervisor. Based on Training Within Industry (TWI) job instruction and job relation programs. TWI is an improvement process that addresses the essential skills needed by supervisors (anyone leading others) and is a means to sustain improvements and achieve standard work. TWI has been successfully applied in hundreds of companies worldwide. \n\nEarn both TWI: Job Instruction and TWI: Job Relation Certifications\nReduce turnover of employees\nImprove employee morale\nSuccessfully lead a team\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, hosted by Southwest Research Institute. \nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins at +1 210 522 5865. \nDates\nTuesdays – March 17\, 24\, 31\, April 7\, 14\, 2026 \nLocation\nSouthwest Research Institute\n6220 Culebra Road\nBuilding 68\nSan Antonio\, TX \nSchedule\n8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. \nPartner\nSAMA \nLunch will be provided \nCost\n$1550 per person for member of Local Manufacturing Association\n$1650 per person for non-member
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-supervisor-certification-program-tuesdays-8/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - November 10-12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLearn the fundamentals and applications of ISO 9001 Internal Auditing. This three-day internal auditing course covers the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard\, requirements and auditing techniques. \nThis internal audit training class will benefit individuals participating in an internal audit for the first time; employees of companies interested in implementation or management of ISO QMS; and quality professionals who want a refresher course. No prior audit experience necessary. \nTopics covered in this Internal Auditing course will enable you to: \n\nUnderstand the ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements.\nPlan and conduct effective internal audits.\nApply the proper interpretation of the standard in actual internal audit situations\nUnderstand management’s role in the QMS and auditing process.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/iso-9001-internal-auditor-november-10-12-2025-2/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Day @ SwRI
DESCRIPTION:SwRI and TMAC proudly join together to support “Manufacturing Day” as a celebration of all manufacturers in America. We salute the men and women who make the United States the world’s largest manufacturing economy. Manufacturing offers tremendous career opportunities that are technology-driven in innovative environments that also provide good-paying jobs! \nJoin us for a presentation and tour that highlights how we here at SwRI and TMAC support manufacturing and advanced technologies. Collectively we develop and deliver advanced technologies and processes in the field of manufacturing. We assist customers in developing and achieving strategic goals\, improvement plans and superior levels of performance. We also develop and implement new automation and robotics\, creating solutions for advanced manufacturing. No safety gear needed for tour. Business casual and no open toe shoes. Students under 18 must be accompanied by parents or teachers. Limited to 20 registrants. Light refreshments. \nFacility Tour / Presentation
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program- (Thursdays) September 18\, 25\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nToday’s manufacturing supervisors must have human relation\, conceptual and decision-making skills. Through lectures led by industry experts and hands-on exercises\, the Manufacturing Supervisor Certification Program allows participants to obtain and practice these critical skills.\n\nThe Supervisor Certification curriculum targets first-line supervisors at manufacturing facilities with a comprehensive overview of supervisory principles. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement\, job instruction\, employee relations\, problem-solving\, and effective communication\, the course teaches students the interpersonal strategies to become a productive and respected supervisor. Based on Training Within Industry (TWI) job instruction and job relation programs. TWI is an improvement process that addresses the essential skills needed by supervisors (anyone leading others) and is a means to sustain improvements and achieve standard work. TWI has been successfully applied in hundreds of companies worldwide.\n\n 	Earn both TWI: Job Instruction and TWI: Job Relation Certifications\n 	Reduce turnover of employees\n 	Improve employee morale\n 	Successfully lead a team\n\nLunch will be provided.\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, hosted by Southwest Research Institute.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins at +1 210 522 5865.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-supervisor-certification-program-thursdays-september-18-25-october-2-9-16-2025/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keeping Score on the Shop Floor
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWhat gets measured gets managed. Have you ever watched a football game and not looked at the scoreboard? Of course not! The score\, time remaining and number of downs all matter to the coaches\, the players\, and the fans. Likewise\, the metrics on the shop floor allow the employees to manage what needs to happen to be successful\, and they then can work together towards achieving it.  These metrics/KPIs will trigger desired behaviors\, guide the team’s focus\, and help sustain that momentum. Although the customers do not see the metrics\, they reap the benefits of improved on-time delivery\, quality\, and costs. \nThis course will explain: \n\nThe planning necessary for effective metrics\nCore metrics to improve shop floor productivity\, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)\, Takt Time\, Mean time between failure (MTBF)\, Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR)\, and on-time delivery (OTD)\nData gathering and reporting hygiene\nEffective methods to communicate and monitor the metrics\nSetting SMART goals to ensure success\nDriving continuous improvement using the Kata methodology
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/keeping-score-on-the-shop-floor/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Day (San Antonio)
DESCRIPTION:SwRI and TMAC proudly join together to support “Manufacturing Day” as a celebration of all manufacturers in America. We salute the men and women who make the United States the world’s largest manufacturing economy. Manufacturing offers tremendous career opportunities that are technology-driven in innovative environments that also provide good-paying jobs!\n\nJoin us for a presentation and tour that highlights how we here at SwRI and TMAC support manufacturing and advanced technologies. Collectively we develop and deliver advanced technologies and processes in the field of manufacturing. We assist customers in developing and achieving strategic goals\, improvement plans and superior levels of performance. We also develop and implement new automation and robotics\, creating solutions for advanced manufacturing. No safety gear needed for tour. Business casual and no open toe shoes. Light refreshments. Students under 18 must be accompanied by parents or teachers. Limited to 20 registrants.\n\nFacility Tour / Presentation\nOctober 4\, 2024\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n\nCost\nFree\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/manufacturing-day-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Certification Program (San Antonio)
DESCRIPTION:This unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. A “first-of-its-kind” in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area\, the certification consists of nine “Lean Tools” that can be applied in any business environment (Principles of Lean\, Value Stream Mapping\, 5S Workplace Organization\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Standard Work\, Pull Systems\, Setup Reduction\, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen Events and Facilitation). Participants completing the entire series will receive a certificate of completion on Lean Manufacturing. Continuing Education Units will also be available!\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.\n\nSchedule\nTuesdays: October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and 29\, 2024
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/lean-manufacturing-certification-program-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Sustainable Growth: Boost Your Company’s Sustainability Initiatives! (San Antonio)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sustainable practices with a series of interactive exercises that will broaden your perspective and uncover new opportunities for improvement during this workshop. You’ll discover tools to help reduce environmental footprints\, achieve substantial cost savings\, and support best sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nBenefits of attending: \n\n\n\n\nExpand market share\n\n\n\nIdentify key impact areas\n\n\n\nReduce environmental risks and impacts\n\n\n\nJumpstart your environmental management system\n\n\n\nImprove health and safety\n\n\n\nLower energy costs\n\n\n\n\nThe South Central TCTAC\, an EPA Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center\, in partnership with TMAC with support by the EPA and DOE\, offers free sustainability workshops to organizations with environmental initiatives. \n\n\n\nCostFree (individual online registration required) \n\n\n\nRegistration DeadlineSeptember 5\, 2024
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/pathways-to-sustainable-growth-boost-your-companys-sustainability-initiatives-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keeping Score on the Shop Floor (San Antonio)
DESCRIPTION:What gets measured gets managed. Have you ever watched a football game and not looked at the scoreboard? Of course not! The score\, time remaining and number of downs all matter to the coaches\, the players\, and the fans. Likewise\, the metrics on the shop floor allow the employees to manage what needs to happen to be successful\, and they then can work together towards achieving it.  These metrics/KPIs will trigger desired behaviors\, guide the team’s focus\, and help sustain that momentum. Although the customers do not see the metrics\, they reap the benefits of improved on-time delivery\, quality\, and costs. \nThis course will explain: \n\nThe planning necessary for effective metrics\nCore metrics to improve shop floor productivity\, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)\, Takt Time\, Mean time between failure (MTBF)\, Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR)\, and on-time delivery (OTD)\nData gathering and reporting hygiene\nEffective methods to communicate and monitor the metrics\nSetting SMART goals to ensure success\nDriving continuous improvement using the Kata methodology\n\n 
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/keeping-score-on-the-shop-floor-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Southwest Research Institute\, 6220 Culebra Road\, Building 68\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78238\, United States
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