The Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Programme is designed to develop the critical skills, practical management and leadership competencies of manufacturing sector supervisors working on the production front line.

This programme was developed by the Centre for Competitiveness, CforC, in partnership with the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s University, as part of our commitment to developing innovation, productivity and quality in NI organisations to support excellence, growth and boost competitiveness for a global market.

It synergises the exceptional Queen’s Business School academic focus and the Centre for Competitiveness expertise and seeks to develop impactful future manufacturing leaders through a dynamic learning experience.

For manufacturers to maximise opportunities for sustainable business growth in the age of Industry 4.0, leadership must be enhanced throughout the organisation. The Advanced Manufacturing Leadership Programme builds leadership from the frontline upwards, feeding the future of the manufacturing industry through investment in its people asset base.

Over a five-month period, students will learn how to improve their personal management capabilities; lead their team with confidence; and implement practical tools and techniques for effective manufacturing operations.

Participants will explore how Industry 4.0 can deliver digital transformation from the bottom up and shape the future of the manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland. Data Analytics, Design Thinking, and Circular Economy principles will be covered to provide a robust toolbox that will enable the development of a sustainable and efficient manufacturing operation. Modules in finance, strategy and leadership will help participants to increase their understanding of business from a manager’s perspective.

Employees from companies such as Dale Farm, Denroy, Encirc, Interface, Moyola Engineering, Ryobi, Spirit, Terex, Ulster Carpets, Finnebrogue, have benefited from the programme which continues to be oversubscribed. 

Participant Profile: Manufacturing sector supervisors and those aspiring to rise to mid-level management.

Duration: 16 full days over 15 weeks

Fees: £4,995 (VAT is non-applicable)

Funding: Fully funded places are available for eligible NI residents through the Bright Minds campaign 

Click here to find out more: https://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk/ExecutiveProgrammes/AdvancedManufacturingLeadershipProgramme/

We are happy to discuss our training workshops in the context of your own business needs, so please contact us via email at compete@cforc.org or phone +44 (0)28 9073 7950 or our Dublin office +353 8 7224 2575 for more information.