Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing
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Learning Journey
The six-month online journey is thoughtfully designed to provide a blend of leadership development and specialized manufacturing knowledge. This carefully structured program ensures that participants gain the expertise required to lead effectively in the evolving manufacturing landscape.
What You Will Learn
The program will enable you to:
Evaluate the application of manufacturing tools and techniques to complex manufacturing scenarios.
Employ strategic financial decision-making in a manufacturing setting.
Design resilient manufacturing strategies that address the challenges and opportunities in the current manufacturing environment.
Assess potential solutions to address real-world manufacturing scenarios.
Apply strategic decision-making skills of senior executives to navigate complex manufacturing challenges.
Apply strategic thinking skills to craft future-forward strategic plans for your organization.
Employ negotiation strategies to confidently influence stakeholders and achieve desired outcomes.
Design change management strategies to successfully guide organizational change.
Who Is This Program For?
The Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing is designed for professionals driving manufacturing excellence and innovation. This includes senior manufacturing leaders, mid-level managers, entrepreneurs, and cross-functional executives from diverse industries seeking to leverage emerging technologies and adopt sustainable practices to enhance operational efficiency and business impact.
This program is particularly beneficial for:
Senior executives, VPs, directors, and heads in production, operations, and engineering within the manufacturing industry, responsible for strategy, decision making, leading large teams, optimizing budgets, and overseeing corporate growth while driving operational efficiency
High-potential leaders in positions such as production manager, operations manager, or plant supervisor seeking to transition into strategic leadership by leveraging manufacturing technology and advanced leadership to drive operational success
Entrepreneurs in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 startups, striving to innovate and scale their businesses through technologies like automation, AI, and data analytics
Cross-functional executives within or entering the manufacturing industry, looking to pivot their organizations or expand into manufacturing, particularly from sectors such as retail, fast fashion, or technology
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 8 years of work experience
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Program Highlights
Gain expertise in Industry 4.0, automation, sustainability, global supply chains, and machine learning in manufacturing processes.
Learn from top University of Michigan faculty, instructors and industry leaders specializing in manufacturing, leadership, and cutting-edge technologies.
Apply program insights to solve real-world manufacturing challenges, showcasing strategic and technical acumen.
Expand your professional network through interactive virtual meetups and a two-day on-campus networking event.
Engage with industry leaders and gain real-world insights through exclusive live sessions.
Engage in weekly live sessions led by subject matter experts, featuring topics customized for each cohort, along with four faculty-led sessions per program.
Enhance your leadership strategy with real-world case studies in manufacturing.
Tackle real-world challenges with weekly self-study tasks and reflection exercises to deepen your understanding.
Benefit from guided learning support from a success coach assigned to your cohort that ensures a meaningful and impactful program experience.
Hands-On Applications
Capstone Project and Reflection Activities
The Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing provides you with practical, application driven experiences through its hands-on projects. The capstone project challenges you to apply your skills and knowledge to address a real-world problem in manufacturing leadership. Additionally, weekly self-study assignments and reflection activities help deepen your understanding and reinforce the practical use of key manufacturing leadership concepts. These tasks promote active learning, helping you consolidate your understanding and develop actionable insights for professional growth.
Case Studies
Analyze and refine your leadership approach through real-world case studies in manufacturing,
including transformative examples from industry leaders, including cases on a medical device
company, an aerospace firm and a manufacturing company.
Medical Device Manufacturer
Learn how a medical device company optimized its supply chain and production processes to improve product margins while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Aerospace Company
Explore how an aerospace firm tackled in-flight complications by re-evaluating their measurement systems and applying engineering refinements to enhance reliability and safety.
Manufacturing Safety Overhaul
Explore how a manufacturing company reduced workplace injuries, minimized safety violations, and ensured regulatory compliance through a stronger safety culture, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive employee training.
Meet the Instructors
Lecturer, Industrial and Operations Engineering; Academic Co-Director of the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing, University of Michigan
Debra Levantrosser has over three decades of executive-level international leadership across diverse industries, Debra Levantrosser brings unparalleled expertise to her role a...
Vice President of Quality, ZF Group, ADAS & Electronics Division; Academic Co-Director of the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing, University of Michigan
Jd Marhevko has held leadership roles at Delphi Technologies, SAF Holland, and Accuride. Her work has earned her awards like the AME Excellence Award and Industry Week’s Best ...
Lean Specialist and Instructor, Michigan Engineering Professional Education, University of Michigan
Lecturer of Business Administration, Ross School of Business
Founder and CEO, Orisa Design
Lecturer in Leadership Communications, University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Michigan Engineering Professional Education. This prestigious credential recognizes their accomplishment in the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing and their commitment to advancing their expertise in the field.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Michigan Engineering Professional Education. Please also note that participation in the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status, or earned credit at the Michigan Engineering Professional Education, or the University of Michigan (or, to Michigan’s knowledge, any other institution); (b) will not be recorded on the University of Michigan transcript; and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the Michigan Engineering Professional Education, University of Michigan, or to any other university or institution.
FAQs
Connect with a program advisor for a 1:1 session
Our program advisors have helped executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding of why the Leadership Development Program in Manufacturing is the right fit for you.
Email: learner.success@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 315 231 9600 (U.S.) | +44 146 241 2946 (U.K.) | +52 55966 12963 (LATAM)
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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