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Why Some Professionals Get Promoted Faster Than Others in Manufacturing & Technical Roles
In every workplace, there are employees who get promoted quickly, while others remain in the same role for years.

Steve Brennan
Mar 243 min read


Halloween Special: Scary Online Interview Stories: 2025 Edition
In this new virtual interview world, many candidates are now dreading the dreaded Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime interview. Here's how to overcome it.

Steve Brennan
Oct 22, 20254 min read


The Most In-Demand Roles in Food Manufacturing Right Now
An overview of the hottest jobs in food manufacturing today, including supervisors, QA specialists, maintenance, operators, R&D, and supply chain roles.

Steve Brennan
Aug 29, 20252 min read


What Certifications Do You Need to Work in a Food Plant?
A candidate-focused guide to the key certifications for food plant jobs, including HACCP, GMP, SQF, forklift licenses, and workplace safety training.

Steve Brennan
Aug 27, 20252 min read


What’s the Difference Between QA and QC in Food Production?
Quality Assurance and Quality Control are not the same, and understanding the difference is crucial whether you’re applying for a role, managing a plant, or trying to improve production performance.

Steve Brennan
Aug 21, 20252 min read


What Certifications Are Needed to Work in a Food Plant?
GMP, HACCP, SQF and more. Here are a few of the most common and valuable certifications across food and beverage manufacturing environments — especially for production, quality, and safety-focused jobs.

Steve Brennan
Aug 19, 20252 min read


How to Get Promoted from Machine Operator to Supervisor in Food Manufacturing
If you're currently working as a Machine Operator and looking to move into a Supervisor role, you're not alone. Here's how to position yourself for the next step.

Steve Brennan
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Top 10 Interview Questions for Plant Managers
Hiring a Plant Manager is one of the most critical decisions in any manufacturing operation. It's essential to ask the right interview questions.

Steve Brennan
Aug 5, 20253 min read


How to Build a Safety-First Culture (Without Slowing Down Production)
A safety-first culture starts at the top. If plant leadership treats safety as a compliance requirement instead of a shared value, your team will too.

Steve Brennan
Jul 31, 20253 min read


The Top 5 KPIs Every Plant Manager Should Track
As a Plant Manager, your role goes far beyond ensuring daily operations run smoothly. To do your job effectively, you need to focus on the right key performance indicators (KPIs).

Steve Brennan
Jul 29, 20253 min read
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