Get involved in the Northeast Ohio manufacturing community by volunteering with Manufacturing Works. Help us grow and strengthen Ohio manufacturing.

Manufacturing Works offers different volunteer opportunities that support Northeast Ohio and Cleveland manufacturing.

Our Board of Directors and other committees provide community volunteers opportunities that strengthen manufacturing relationships—which can lead to new business, new markets, and new talent.

Current committees:

• Board of Directors: Governs the organization to ensure Manufacturing Works achieves its mission and protects the public interest.
• Executive: Manages the affairs of the organization between Board meetings.
• Finance: Oversees the financial management of the organization, including general financial matters, audit management, risk management, and investment management.
• Governance: Plans for Board leadership development and provides oversight to enhance the quality, effectiveness and future viability of the Board of Directors.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Provides advice and direction for the development of programs and services that anticipate advances in manufacturing technologies.
• Membership: Formulates and promotes programs to attract new members and retain existing ones.
• Ownership Transition: Provides advice and direction for the development of programs and services that focus on business succession planning.
• People: Oversees the annual compensation and performance review of the organization’s President and Executive Director, reviews personnel policies, and supports the President and Executive Director in personnel matters.
• Resource Development: Ensures financial resources are adequate to support the organization’s strategic plan and Manufacturing Works’ sustainability.
• Workforce Development: Helps develop the talent pipeline for manufacturing businesses through Manufacturing Works’ adult and youth workforce programs.

Committee members commit to volunteering 12 hours per year; the Board of Directors commits to 30.

For additional information about joining a committee, contact Anne Schaum, Vice President of Operations, at 216.920.1962.