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Women in Production 

Designed for: Employees in production, direct production support, and shop-floor roles in manufacturing that do not have direct reports. This program is open to all employees who are newer team members, team leaders, and/or those that are identified as having leadership potential but limited leadership experience.

The Women in Production program is a 20-week course to support the professional development of production, production support, and shop floor employees. Employees in production settings often have tremendous insight into the culture, products and processes that manufacturing companies need to innovate. By developing these team members into leaders, we can improve the industry overall and inspire other women to explore careers in manufacturing.

In this 100% virtual program, recorded lessons allow participants to learn at their own pace with a time commitment of about an hour each week. The program also includes a StrengthsFinders skills assessment, one-on-one coaching with a certified coach, and monthly peer discussions to build a robust professional network.

Fall 2025 Course Outline

The Fall session begins October 2, 2025!

Enrollment begins August 1, with early bird member discounts available through September 5, 2025.

NEW! 50% discount available for women who live or work in the following Northwest Ohio counties: Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Marion, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood or Wyandot. CLICK HERE to apply for the discount.

Hear how Molson Coors has leveraged the Women in Production program.

This program is designed to meet the professional development needs of team members working in production, production support, and shop floor roles. It is open to anyone looking to build their skills, invest in their leadership capabilities, and strengthen the manufacturing sector. 

Enrollment: 
  Early Bird Enrollment  Fee (until 9/5/2025) Enrollment Fee (after 9/5/2025)
WiM Member Rate*  $995  $1,195
Non-Member Rate    $1,795  $1,995

*To enroll at the member rate, you must be logged in to your WiM member account. 

If you are logging in for the first time, please follow this link. 

Groups of 15+, please reach out to Alana Lesnansky at alesnansky@womeninmfg.org

By participating in Women in Production, you are agreeing to abide by the WiM Education Foundation Code of Conduct.

Thank You To Our Sponsors and Supporters!


TOPICS OF FOCUS:
Problem Solving Safety Mindset
Emotional Intelligence Team Mentality
Communication Skills  Leadership Fundamentals
Networking and Building Relationships Time Mastery
Negotiation Skills Customer Service
Conflict Resolution Power and Place of Women in Manufacturing
Since the program's inception in 2021, more than 1,000 leaders have graduated from the WiM Education Foundation's Women in Production program. Graduates have transitioned successfully into leadership roles, added more value to their companies, and served as role models for other women in the industry.
For more information, contact Alana Lesnansky at alesnansky@womeninmfg.org.