Manufacturing Institute Recognizing 4 Women w/ STEP Awards

Dalton, GA, March 2, 2017—The Manufacturing Institute will award Shannan Billings, global sourcing director of raw materials; Amber Holland, director, IS administration systems; and Danielle Lancianese, process engineer with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. In addition, Swee Har Wilcox, plant manager for Armstrong Flooring is an honoree.

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry.

Billings and Holland are among the 100 recipients to be recognized as honorees, and Lancianese is among the 30 emerging leaders selected. These winners of this year’s award were selected amongst hundreds of applicants from numerous manufacturers across the country reflecting the diversity of manufacturing sectors and positions.

Billings was selected for her leadership in supporting the company’s product category shifts through vendor negotiations and ongoing supplier relationships; Holland was selected for transforming several information services processes within Shaw; and Lancianese for her contributions as a lead innovator and driver of the development of a moisture resistant laminate flooring. All were recognized for their demonstrated leadership within the company, including efforts to mentor others.

Of Wilcox, the Manufacturing Institute says, “Swee Har has demonstrated courage and skill in initiating changes to the organizational structure to address the changing needs of the plant and customers. She has effectively applied Lean principles to ensure alignment on roles, priorities, and expectations, and designates time on all shifts to ensure a connection to the entire workforce.”

On April 20, The Manufacturing Institute will recognize the 130 recipients of the STEP Ahead Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C. The STEP Ahead Awards program will highlight each Honoree’s story, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing.

Since the inception of the STEP Ahead Awards, nine Shaw associate have been recognized through the program.

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