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Leadership Academy

For more than 11 years, FCMA has delivered outstanding value to our members through best-in-class, cost-effective leadership and employee training opportunities. To date, the Leadership Academy has trained more than 1,200 frontline supervisors, team leaders, mid-level managers and high performing employees from 59 companies. Participant feedback consistently highlights the professional growth these programs deliver, and company leaders recognize the Leadership Academy as one of the most valuable development offerings in Northeast Florida!

The FCMA Leadership Academy offers a structured pathway for developing leadership capability at every level of the manufacturing workforce. Through progressive programs tailored for high-performing employees, frontline supervisors, and first-level managers, participants gain the communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills needed to lead teams effectively and drive operational excellence. Each program emphasizes practical application, peer learning, and exposure to best practices across Northeast Florida’s manufacturing community.

Thank you to our dedicated instructors: Mike Templeton, Joanna Richards and Wanda Wallace.

We are offering the following programs in 2026:

Frontline Supervisor I Winter 2026 – Class Info – Register

Frontline Supervisor I Spring 2026– Class Info – Register

Frontline Supervisor II Spring 2026 – Class Info – Register

Leadership Essentials Spring 2026 – Class Info – Register

Frontline Supervisor I Fall 2026 Program A – Class Info – Register

Frontline Supervisor I Fall 2026 Program B – Class Info – Register

Frontline Supervisor II Fall 2026 – Class Info – Register

Leadership Essentials Fall 2026 – Class Info – Register

FCMA Training Offerings

Frontline Supervisor I provides new and emerging leaders with the essential skills required to manage people and processes effectively in a manufacturing environment. Participants strengthen communication, coaching, and accountability practices; learn to build cohesive teams; and gain a clear understanding of a supervisor’s role in creating a productive and legally compliant workplace. The program combines instructor-led training, peer learning, and on-site exposure to best practices across local manufacturing companies.
Frontline Supervisor II is designed for experienced supervisors and first-level managers seeking to deepen their leadership effectiveness. Participants receive individualized 360° feedback and one-on-one coaching to strengthen self-awareness and accountability while applying advanced leadership practices that drive team performance. The curriculum emphasizes ownership, conflict management, and practical applications in quality and safety. Through interactive learning and peer collaboration, participants refine their leadership approach and develop strategies to build engagement and achieve operational excellence within their teams.
Leadership Essentials is a one-day introductory program that prepares high-performing employees for future leadership opportunities. The course introduces key concepts in communication, self-awareness, and team effectiveness, helping participants understand how their behavior influences workplace dynamics. This program serves as an accessible first step in the FCMA Leadership Academy pathway, providing organizations with a cost-effective way to invest in early leadership development.