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Training Within Industry Job Instruction | Fall 2026
Event Date
October 13, 2026
Event Time
8:00 am
Event Location
Manufacturers Resource Center, 7200A Windsor Drive, Allentown, PA, 18106, USA
Standardize Training. Build Stability. Empower Your Team.
Job Instruction (JI) is a proven method for teaching team members how to perform tasks correctly, safely, and conscientiously. This hands-on training goes beyond simply telling or showing—JI provides a structured approach to help employees quickly learn and retain essential job steps.
Participants will practice developing Job Instruction Breakdown sheets and demonstrate Training Within Industry’s 4-step process on their own work-related steps during class:
1. Prepare the Worker
2. Present the Operation
3. Try Out Performance
4. Follow-Up
Through hands-on practice and coaching, this workshop will help supervisors, team leads, trainers, and team members master the skills needed to sustain Standardized Work—the foundation of operational stability and continuous improvement.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Reduce training time with a proven standardized 4-Step instruction process
- Improve employee engagement and cooperation
- Strengthen Standardized Work with Job Instruction Breakdown Sheets
- Improve team member safety and minimize scrap, rework, and errors
Strengthen training effectiveness and team member development
Who Should Attend
Trainers, Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Continuous Improvement Team Members, Plant Engineers, Plant Managers and anyone seeking to elevate their workplace training and skills development program.
Questions? Contact Nicole Pierce at (484) 655-4873 or nicole.pierce@mrcpa.org.
INSTRUCTOR
Shawn Furman | Director, Automation and Manufacturing Technology Strategy
Shawn Furman helps manufacturers navigate the complexity of modern operations, guiding them toward smarter, more efficient performance through automation, robotics, digital transformation, and IT integration. His work focuses on delivering measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and innovation.
With 20 years of leadership in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Shawn brings a strong blend of technical expertise and practical experience. He has led engineering and maintenance teams across well-known manufacturing organizations and understands what it takes to run high-performing facilities.
Before joining MRC, Shawn held leadership roles at Boston Beer, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, and The Hershey Company. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College and is a certified TWI Job Instruction trainer.
Shawn partners with manufacturers to develop technology roadmaps and implement solutions that deliver lasting impact.
ENTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Note: All registration fees must be received in advance of the date of your event. MRC must be notified two weeks in advance of this event if you need to cancel, otherwise we can only grant a credit to another MRC event. Remember, you can also send a substitute.
