We’ve worked with manufacturers across industries — machining, fabrication, packaging, chemicals, and beyond — and no matter the size or niche, the same issues bubble up again and again:
- “We’re growing, but we’re not scalable.” Too often, growth outpaces process. We’ve helped companies put structure behind the hustle — better SOPs, clearer metrics, and the right systems to grow without chaos.
- “Our leadership bench is thin.” Whether it’s succession planning or day-to-day decision-making, many shops lack depth. We coach and mentor emerging leaders while offering interim execs when needed.
- “We don’t know what we don’t know.” From automation to ERP to sales strategy, we bring an outside perspective grounded in decades of real-world experience — not buzzwords.
- “We’ve tried fixing it before. It didn’t stick.” That’s why we focus on capability-building, not quick fixes. We leave your team better equipped — with the tools, training, and confidence to keep the momentum going.
Practical Takeaways for Manufacturers Right Now
Whether you ever work with us or not, here are some things we believe every manufacturer should consider:
- Treat tribal knowledge like a liability. If only one person knows how to run the press or manage the supplier relationship, you have a risk, not a process.
- Invest in your middle managers. They’re the bridge between your strategy and execution. Most haven’t been trained — they’ve been promoted and left to sink or swim.
- Don’t confuse busy with effective. Many leaders are buried in the day-to-day. But working on the business, even just 5% of your time, changes everything.
- You don’t need to do it all in-house. There’s power in asking for help. There’s no shame in bringing in temporary expertise to solve complex challenges.
Why It Matters
Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy — and I believe it should be rewarding, profitable, and sustainable for the people who build it.
That’s why I founded the Manufacturing Resource Group. We’re not here to “consult.” We’re here to partner — to bring our collective expertise to the table and help you solve problems, build capabilities, and grow with confidence.
We’re builders at heart. And we’re here for builders like you.