AUGUST - 201919MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGYINSIGHTSPlease tell our readers a little bit about your job and what your work looks like every day.As the president and owner of a manufacturing company, every day I get to help people succeed. I spend my time building relationships with my team, listening to their concerns and trying to find the best way to give them the tools and resources they need. I'm frequently in meetings getting updates and providing direction as needed on a wide range of subjects from production to quality, sales and much more. When there are a few quiet moments, I read emails and review reports that help me understand how my business is doing and highlight areas that could use improvements. On the shop floor, I listen to concerns and support the decisions of my senior management team. My conversations range from very technical, such as discussing the types of tooling and cycle times that could go into a part we're quoting, to providing general direction, discussing the values that are central to us as a company. I see my role as a bridge builder, filling in gaps and helping people to work better as a team. I'm always trying to balance the immediate demands with the proactive opportunities and relationships that will help my people and Pioneer Service. I enjoy mentoring women both inside and outside the company and frequently am responding to ladies that are reaching out to me for advice. I'm in regular communication with various associations helping with both practical needs as well as connecting people with each other for advice and expertise. I love what I do and feel fulfilled each day when I see people taking advantage of the resources and bettering themselves. It's my goal to develop each team member to their fullest potential which will make us a better company.How did you arrive at your current position? What attracted you to a career in manufacturing?I was only 11 years old when my parents started a bar-grinding business. At first it was only my brothers, parents and I working at the company. I was anxious to contribute as much as I could and was not satisfied with staying in the safety of the office. I pestered my dad and wanted to learn how to operate equipment. When the phone would ring, I would run back to the office, jumping over bundles of steel, in order to answer it. I thought it was a lot of fun to actually make things and was thrilled when my dad made me responsible for my own center less grinder. As I grew, I assumed more responsibilities by asking questions and just ManufacturingBy Aneesa Muthana, President, CEO & Co-Owner, Pioneer Service, Inc.Women in CXO INSIGHTS
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