Although Rasksen is still a plant manager at Metal Craft, he is currently in the process of training an employee to fill his role so he can take charge of the business upon his father's retirement. Throughout the process, Rasksen is learning some important lessons in leadership and how to manage a company with a family legacy.
"Everything that goes out from that shop, it’s all on me," Rasksen says. "If it works, it’s all on me. If it doesn’t work… I have to take full responsibility if there’s a big [mistake]."
In order to ensure high-quality production across the shop, Rasksen says he focuses on effective, productive planning. He's not only aiming to pass but to excel - and to maximize profits.
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