Strong leaders know that results come through people, but guiding a team isn’t always easy. The Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations program equips supervisors with proven methods to build trust, strengthen communication, and address workplace issues before they become bigger problems.
View this webinar to learn how Job Relations can help you create stronger relationships with employees and a more productive work environment.
We’ll cover:
The 4 foundational leadership behaviors that build trust and accountability
How to recognize and maximize each employee’s individual strengths
Practical ways to give feedback, share credit, and communicate change effectively
A step-by-step process for handling employee problems with fairness and consistency
Whether you’re a new supervisor or an experienced leader, this session will give you actionable tools to improve team morale, reduce conflict, and drive results through people.
Presenter
Ed Huey
Technical Specialist
Ed Huey is an operations and lean implementation specialist at IMEC with more than 11 years of manufacturing and management experience across multiple industries. He partners with Illinois manufacturers to strengthen safety programs, improve operational performance, and build sustainable lean systems that enhance productivity and competitiveness.
A former Plant Manager for a metal roll forming company, Ed has led teams within lean manufacturing environments in the auto parts and accessories industry. His hands-on leadership experience allows him to guide organizations through practical implementation—aligning safety, leadership development, and operational discipline to drive long-term results.
At IMEC, Ed works as part of high-performance service delivery teams, leveraging state and national resources to help manufacturers implement structured improvement initiatives that stick.
Expertise
Lean Manufacturing Implementation
Safety & Compliance Management
Operations & Fabrication Management
Project & Business Management
Strategic Planning
Certifications & Credentials
Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction & Job Relations Trainer/Coach
OSHA Authorized Outreach Training Provider
Certified Trainer, Development Dimensions International (DDI)
B.S., Professional Aeronautics – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Impact Snapshot
Strengthened plant safety programs and leadership capability
Implemented cellular layouts and Pull Kanban systems
Guided manufacturers through structured lean transformations
Built internal capability to sustain continuous improvement independently
