AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Manufacturing Institute will present Skotti
Fietsam, Plant Manager, BorgWarner Morse Systems, in
El Salto, Mexico, with a Women in
Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award. STEP stands for science,
technology, engineering and production. The fifth annual award
honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in
their careers, and represent all levels of the manufacturing
industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite. On April 20 in Washington,
D.C., The Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130
recipients of the STEP Ahead Awards at a reception highlighting
each honoree's accomplishments.
"Skotti passionately pursues excellence with energy and an
engaging attitude," said Tonit Calaway, Vice President and Chief
Human Resources Officer, BorgWarner. "We are very proud of her
accomplishments. Skotti is a role model for anyone who aspires to a
fulfilling career in manufacturing."
Using her lean manufacturing and effective communication skills,
Skotti has improved supplier reliability in China, launched a startup operation in
Brazil and is leading a rapidly
growing facility in Mexico. At the
same time, she helped establish a community outreach committee and
developed formal mentoring programs. "I am humbled to receive such
an award and excited to continue developing future leaders," said
Fietsam.
According to The Manufacturing Institute, women make up about 47
percent of the labor force, but only 27 percent of the
manufacturing workforce. The STEP Ahead Awards promote the role of
women in manufacturing as part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative,
launched to attract, advance and retain strong female talent in the
manufacturing industry through recognition, research and
leadership.
"These 130 women are the faces of exciting careers in
manufacturing," said Jennifer
McNeely, Executive Director, The Manufacturing Institute.
"We chose to honor these women because they each made significant
achievements in manufacturing through positive impact on their
company and the industry as a whole."
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions
for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing
and technical facilities in 62 locations in 17 countries, the
company employs approximately 27,000 worldwide. For more
information, please visit borgwarner.com.
About The Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing
Institute (the Institute) is the 501(c)(3) affiliate of the
National Association of Manufacturers. As a non-partisan
organization, the Institute is committed to delivering leading-edge
information and services to the nation's manufacturers. The
Institute is the authority on the attraction, qualification and
development of world-class manufacturing talent. For more
information, please visit www.themanufacturinginstitute.org.
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