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MassMEP Announces New Regional Manager for Western Massachusetts Region

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May 22, 2019 – Worcester, MA – MassMEP – Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership – a leading resource for manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, has announced that Michael Hebert has joined the organization as Regional Manager for the Western Massachusetts region, which includes Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Hampden, and parts of Worcester County. He will be responsible for providing training, leadership, and support to the Western Massachusetts Project Managers on subject matter pertaining to Continuous Improvement, Workforce Development, and Growth and Innovation. Mr. Hebert will provide a hands-on systems approach to problem solving and will work with manufacturing companies to create a culture of accountability, communication, problem-solving, and cost effective decision making.

Previously, Mr. Hebert served as General Manager at Magnat Fairview Inc. (Chicopee, MA). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. His skills include customer service, technical skills such as engineering and product design, as well as project management, manufacturing management, and financial planning.

“Throughout my 30 plus year career, I have worked with manufacturing companies in a variety of roles, including engineering, production, compliance, and management,” said Hebert. “I am proud to now be a part of the MassMEP team, a team that’s focused on helping manufacturers increase their competitive edge and overall performance. MassMEP supports these companies by partnering with them to solve everyday problems and special challenges, whether it’s increasing top line sales, streamlining front-office processing, reducing costly waste in inventory, increasing production throughput, improving employee skills, or obtaining required certifications. MassMEP has the right resources to make this happen and a network of extremely talented and knowledgeable staff. I look forward to working with the team and partnering with Western Massachusetts manufacturers to help them achieve their goals.”

John Killam, President of MassMEP, stated, “MassMEP is excited to have Mike join the team. Manufacturing in Massachusetts is as robust as ever, lead by innovative companies. Technology manufacturing is back and primed for growth opportunities. Mike’s expertise will provide tremendous value as we help Massachusetts manufacturing firms expand their skills and improve all areas of performance.”

About MassMEP
Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), part of the NIST MEP National Network, is a leading resource for manufacturing companies that believes in cultivating a community built on support, idea sharing, and achievement. MassMEP creates economic impact by transforming manufacturing enterprises and the manufacturing ecosystem. This is achieved through the delivery of operational excellence programs, workforce development strategies, and innovative growth initiatives, and enhanced by strategic public/private relationships. For more information, visit www.massmep.org.

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