Lean manufacturing systems were created by the Toyota Production system in Japan in the 1990s. They encompass five steps that aim to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process, leading to better customer value and reduced costs. While Lean methodology has been around for decades, how to apply these principles to manufacturing are new. Manufacturing faces […]
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We are in the midst of a very unique moment in time, where the amount of employment opportunities outnumbers job seekers. So far this year, manufacturing jobs have grown by 456,000 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—32,000 of which were added just last month. There has never been a better time to look for […]
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Thinking about working with a staffing agency and not sure what to expect during your interview? You’re not alone. That’s because staffing agency interviews are slightly different from traditional job interviews. Their goal isn’t to evaluate if you’re a good fit for a specific position. Rather, recruiters want to determine whether they can help provide […]
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From a labor and human resources (HR) perspective, the news is grim: the country’s manufacturing skills gap is projected to leave 2.1 million U.S. jobs unfilled. According to the latest data, costs to the economy could reach $1 trillion. U.S. factories are in desperate need of a reliable workforce, but workers are not applying. What […]
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If you’ve worked on the production floor for a while, you’ve likely seen some of your colleagues get promoted into supervisory positions. Perhaps you’re considering the possibility of a move into a management role as well. What is it that sets the average production line worker apart from a management-level employee? What skills do you […]
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Are you afraid your manufacturing resume won’t get noticed? You’re not alone. Applying for jobs can be pretty competitive. Many manufacturing professionals who are looking to take the next step in their manufacturing careers worry about their resume being overlooked or ignored. But we have some good news! Crafting a manufacturing resume that sets you […]
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TERRA Staffing Group is pleased to announce the addition of Professional Staffing services to the suite of staffing and recruiting services they offer to employers throughout the Pacific Northwest area. “The decision to expand into Professional Staffing was really based on client demand. We have been getting more and more requests to assist with professional […]
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TERRA Staffing Group announced today it has been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing lists of award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fourth annual Best of Staffing lists provide the only statistically valid, objective, service quality benchmarks in the industry and reveal which staffing agencies are delivering exceptional service to their clients […]
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