TEAMWORK IN MANUFACTURING TEAMWORK IN MANUFACTURING PRESENTATION The FLATE Center for Manufacturing Education wishes to make available, for educational and non-commercial purposes only, materials of the Teamwork in Manufacturing. This presentation is comprised of images, texts, facilitator’s notes, and other demonstration materials. Featured Company: Featherlite Luxury Coaches, located in Sanford, FL has demonstrated outstanding teamwork throughout their entire manufacturing process. This presentation is designed to give you an inside look at how each employee is part of the process team, and without one, the other would not be able to do their job. Teachers and facilitators: Teachers and facilitators: View the “note page” in this presentation for additional suggestions about how to use this material. This instructional resource forms part of FLATE’s outreach efforts to facilitate a connection between students, teachers, and manufacturers throughout the State of Florida. We trust that these activities and materials will add value to your teaching and/or presentations. Please visit our website for additional resources, including our Made in Florida Video, a unique behind-the-scenes visit to modern manufacturing plants in the State of Florida. FLATE Center for Manufacturing Education Hillsborough Community College - Brandon E Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL (813) and This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Overview

Discovering great careers in Florida Teamwork Featherlite Luxury Coaches

Discovering great careers in Florida Featherlite is a manufacturer of luxury motor coaches that are fully equipped with amenities for travel and entertainment. They feature top of the line technology systems for life support, media, and communications. Featherlite

Discovering great careers in Florida About 250 employees are organized into the following teams: Management & PlanningFinishing & Painting Design & EngineeringSales & Marketing Service & MaintenanceMetals Fabrication & Welding Installation & Systems Verification Careers

Discovering great careers in Florida The company specializes in upholstering, carpeting, woodworking, specialty furniture, special appointments for interiors, metals fabrication, electrical support systems, exterior finishing, and media systems which include global positioning systems, wireless equipment, and high definition theater equipment. Interiors

Discovering great careers in Florida As the motor coach is sold, a drawing package is developed for its production, which will include custom options and specialty equipment. Design Drawings

Discovering great careers in Florida Teams are assigned to fabricate, locate and install subsystems to include power generators, electrical, plumbing, modular systems for refrigeration, air conditioning, cooking, media / entertainment systems (outside & inside), furniture, customized interiors, and communications systems with programmable controls. Team Assignments

Discovering great careers in Florida Effective teams enable work to be performed efficiently. They provide a work group atmosphere where individuals can contribute best efforts in support of common goals. Solving problems can best be accomplished as a team effort. Teamwork

Discovering great careers in Florida How would you define a team? Question: ? Teamwork

Discovering great careers in Florida A TEAM is a group of people who work together toward a common goal, to complete a specific task within a specific timeframe. Answer: ? Teamwork

Discovering great careers in Florida   A common team goal   Communication   A sense of belonging   Participatory leadership   Productive participation of all members   Trust   Diversity Elements of effective teamwork: Teamwork

Discovering great careers in Florida Manufacturers use teams for the following reasons:   Teams that work well together achieve more than individuals.   Teams bring together individuals with different skills and perspectives.   Team efforts can lead to improvements in processes, quality, safety, and customer service, and, consequently, greater profits.   Teams may require fewer layers of management. Benefits of a team

Discovering great careers in Florida Visit the following virtual tours and see the actual results of effective teamwork. Go to to see a factory tour by Featherlite. Go to Upload.html to see a factory tour by FL-ATE. Upload.html Examples of effective teamworkTour1 Tour2 Examples

Discovering great careers in Florida Activity   Work in teams to cut, fold, paint and glue the enclosed paper model of a van.   Decide how to work most efficiently.   For more great models visit Instructions

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Wiring Finishing Kitchenettes Bathroom Plumbing Furniture Entertainment systems Painting Power generators Electrical systems Welding Metal fabrication As a team, you have been assigned the responsibility to put the above areas in order of where they would be in the manufacturing process. For example, what would you do first, second, third, and so on. Teamwork Instructions

Discovering great careers in Florida Teamwork Wiring Finishing Kitchenettes Bathroom Plumbing Furniture Entertainment systems Painting Power generators Electrical systems Welding Metal fabrication How did you do?

Discovering great careers in Florida 1. 1.How effective was your team in producing a quality and timely product? 2. 2.What elements of a effective teamwork did you practiced in this activity? Discussion Finishing Kitchenettes Entertainment systems Power generators Wiring Bathroom Plumbing Painting Furniture Electrical systems Welding Metal fabrication Wiring Finishing Kitchenettes Bathroom Plumbing Furniture Entertainment systems Painting Power generators Electrical systems Welding Metal fabrication

Discovering great careers in Florida You have completed a learning activity about modern manufacturing. Do you enjoy teamwork, technology and creating things? If so, consider careers in manufacturing. Check out additional resources at Review