I was fortunate enough to be in a fast-paced career in the manufacturing industry during my formative years. I used to work with the quality system, rolling up my sleeves. I also had hands-on experience in the shopfloor with fellow workmen and engineers. This has allowed me to play many different roles later and make best use of two qualities - people leadership and team work.  I always loved challenges as well as problem solving, and these qualities have helped me grow in the manufacturing business.
Today, many outstanding women leaders are making huge strides in developing and promoting the manufacturing industry. They are demonstrating what modern manufacturing offers - rewarding and fulfilling careers with limitless opportunity for growth.
Meanwhile, a gender inclusive workforce has also helped the manufacturing industry to drive profit and get a higher return on equity and has brought about more innovation and creativity with varied perspective. With more talented women in the fray, manufacturing industry can overcome its major obstacle of skills gap. After all, the retention level of women in manufacturing industry is also quite consistent.
The latest trend is that corporate companies want the world within their business to reflect the world outside its business, and in order to make it a reality, they encourage more and more women to join the manufacturing and engineering careers. That is why, I urge every ambitious woman: "Without leaps of dreaming in venturing into fertile fields, we lose the excitement of possibilities turning into realities. So, take that leap of faith! Victory will be yours."
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