Building Leaders Who Build Better Teams

Manufacturers across Southwestern Ontario are under increasing pressure to boost productivity, reduce waste, and stay competitive. The key to unlocking that potential is not just better processes — it's better leaders.

The Front Line Leadership program equips your supervisors, team leaders, and high-potential employees with the human skills they need to engage their teams, drive continuous improvement, and become the problem solvers your operation depends on.

Too often, high-performing operators are promoted into leadership roles without the skills to lead others. This program closes that gap — transforming front-line leaders into coaches, communicators, and champions of continuous improvement.

Built on HPM Principles

This program is built on the principles of Organizational Systems Thinking (OST) and the HPM Consortium model — the same framework that has helped Ontario manufacturers build high-performance cultures for over 30 years. Participants learn from one another across industries, supported by expert facilitation and on-site mentoring.

What Participants Become

• Coaches  who develop people, not just direct them
• Communicators  who engage teams and prevent conflict
• Problem Solvers  who resolve issues at the source
• Change Champions  who help their teams thrive through change

Full Program Details

Reserve Your Spot for Spring 2026

Cohort sizes are limited. Sessions begin May 5, 2026.

ssmith@hpsinc.ca