Cydney was hired as the billing and credit manager 33 years ago when this veteran-owned medical textile manufacturer had five full-time employees.

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You are subscribed to the Manufacturing Innovation Blog for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Cydney Severio: From Stitcher to CEO CEO Cydney Severio has done it all during her years at Electro Medical Equipment Company, Inc. (EME), a client of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana. Cydney was hired as the billing and credit manager 33 years ago when this veteran-owned medical textile manufacturer had five full-time employees. Today, EME sells medical pouches, labor and delivery belts, infant caps and ice bags globally, employing 46 people and running two eight-hour shifts per day. Cydney’s advice to women interested in working in manufacturing “is to find a place in the company where your talents will be an asset to the business. Work hard, and above all, be a team player. It’s not about the individual accomplishments, it’s about the company’s success and growth. Without these, there is no future for you or them.” Read More In addition to the most recent blog, you may also be interested in the following topics on the Manufacturing Innovation Blog.  What Indiana Can Teach the Nation About Workforce Development Cutting-edge partnerships and programs have resulted in Indiana leading the nation in developing new and better manufacturing workers. Read More Sarah Dvorak: Manufacturing is for Anyone Who Wants to Solve Problems and Serve Customers An opportunity to be part of a focus team led her to a career in manufacturing. Read More Jessica Ingle: Continually Improving Jessica Ingle is like a lot of women who are juggling work, family and life. And she’s managed to excel at it all, including her 18 years of climbing the career ladder at Impact Washington. Read More You may also be interested in… The Job Quality Toolkit The Job Quality Toolkit is rooted in the Baldrige Excellence Framework and provides practical guidance to employers of all kinds. Many interrelated factors impact job quality. The Job Quality Toolkit is organized around eight drivers. The Manufacturers’ Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent View the Manufacturers’ Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent, to learn steps that will help you improve and enhance your employee recruitment, retention and engagement. How Small Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for their Supply Chains Many manufacturers are pursuing domestic sourcing for materials and supplies as a way to overcome supply chain disruptions. View this interactive white paper to learn how small manufacturers can develop risk management strategies for their supply chains.     Questions? Contact mfg@nist.gov or (301) 975-5020 STAY CONNECTED SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences   |  Unsubscribe   |  Help   If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, MS4800 Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-4800, US