Foundations of Managing Operations

The Foundations of Manufacturing Operations program by BGMC Group is a foundational-level professional course designed to develop practical understanding of day-to-day manufacturing execution. The program focuses on shop-floor operations, workflow control, resource utilization, quality at source, and performance management, enabling participants to manage production activities with confidence and discipline. This is a hands-on operational capability program, ideal for professionals working close to production and factory operations.

Why Foundations of Manufacturing Operations Matters ?

Foundations of Manufacturing Operations

1. Introduction to Manufacturing Operations

Role of operations in manufacturing performance
Relationship between planning and execution
Shop-floor roles and responsibilities
End-to-end production flow overview

2. Shop-Floor Control & Execution

Work orders and execution tracking
Dispatching and prioritization
Managing daily production targets
Handling disruptions and deviations

3. Manufacturing Flow & WIP Control

Process flow and takt awareness
Work-in-process (WIP) control
Identifying bottlenecks and constraints
Throughput and lead time improvement

4. Equipment & Resource Utilization

Basic equipment effectiveness concepts (OEE awareness)
Downtime tracking and loss identification
Coordination with maintenance teams
Labor utilization and productivity

5. Quality in Operations

Quality at source and defect prevention
Standard work and visual controls
Handling non-conformities and rework
Role of operators and supervisors in quality

6. Safety, Discipline & Standard Work

Safe operating practices on the shop floor
Housekeeping and workplace organization (5S awareness)
Following and improving standard operating procedures
Building a disciplined operational culture

7. Performance Measurement & Daily Management

Key operational KPIs (output, efficiency, scrap, downtime)
Daily production meetings and reviews
Problem identification and escalation
Continuous improvement at the operational level

Ideal for:

Production Supervisors & Shift Leaders
Manufacturing Operators moving into supervisory roles
Process & Industrial Engineers
Maintenance & Operations Coordinators
Quality & Continuous Improvement Team Members
Fresh Graduates entering manufacturing operations

No prior advanced manufacturing knowledge is required.

1. Shop-Floor Practical Focus

Designed around real manufacturing operations, not management theory.

2. Execution-Centric Learning

Emphasis on what supervisors and operators do every day.

3. Foundation for Operational Excellence

Supports progression into Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and CPIM.

4. Flexible Learning Models

Classroom (in-person)
Live virtual instructor-led
In-house factory-based delivery
Blended learning via BGMC’s EdTech ecosystem

Benefits for Individuals

Participants will:

Understand shop-floor operations end-to-end
Improve control of daily production activities
Build confidence in operational decision-making
Strengthen readiness for supervisory roles
Prepare for advanced manufacturing programs

Benefits for Organizations

Organizations training teams through BGMC typically achieve:

Improved production stability and consistency
Reduced downtime and operational losses
Stronger safety and quality discipline
Better communication between shifts and functions
Increased productivity at the operational level

Assessment & Certification

Assessment

Knowledge checks and practical exercises
Operational case discussions

Certification

Certificate of Completion – Foundations of Manufacturing Operations
Issued by BGMC Group

PHYSICAL CLASSES

Classroom-based learning

QR6,448.19

Online Classes

Live, instructor-led virtual learning

QR4,954.40

Enterprise Solutions

Organization-wide manufacturing operations programs

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Why Choose BGMC?

Expertise in manufacturing operations & shop-floor excellence
Practical, industry-relevant training design
Strong experience across manufacturing sectors
Corporate and global delivery capability
Integrated learning pathways from foundation to advanced operations excellence

At BGMC, manufacturing operations training builds execution capability—not just theoretical awareness.