North America: 12:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM BST

Frontline supervisors in manufacturing translate strategy into action. They manage daily safety protocols, drive quality standards, optimize throughput, and keep teams engaged on the plant floor—decisions that directly impact operational performance. Organizations need leaders who consistently deliver results across all these priorities.

Join Westlake, a global manufacturer and supplier, as they share their integrated approach to leadership development for frontline supervisors. By leveraging assessments to identify leadership potential earlier and strengthen their leadership capabilities, Westlake is building an intentional system—one that connects individual growth to business impact and creates accountability for those leading teams on the ground.

You’ll discover:
• How leadership programs support both operational excellence and frontline readiness
• How assessment insights informed development goals
• Early impact indicators and lessons learned

If your organization is focused on developing frontline leadership, this conversation will offer practical insight into aligning leadership development with real business outcomes.

Details About the Webinar

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Cost: Free
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About the Speakers

1772807718-7a04b66837236833 Crystal Andrus
Learning and Development Manager, Westlake

Crystal Andrus has 12 years of experience in the learning and development field. She began her career in the oil and gas industry as an instructional designer before transitioning into the manufacturing sector. Crystal has been with Westlake for four years, serving in various learning roles before moving into the role of L&D Manager in 2024.
In her current position, she oversees enterprise leadership programs, the learning management system, and the open enrollment learning calendar for all employees. Crystal is passionate about learning and development and enjoys serving as a resource to support others’ growth.
She has been a member of ATD Houston since she was a graduate student and is a proud alumni of University of Houston, where she earned her master’s in Human Resource Development in 2014.

1772807805-487378b9b022f95a Jasmine John, Ed.D
Manager - Learning & Development (Housing and Infrastructure Products), Westlake

Jasmine John is a Houston native and the HIP Training Supervisor at Westlake. She holds a doctorate focused on Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology. Jasmine’s passion lies in creating and leading engaging training opportunities that support growth within her organization. Her approach to employee development is rooted in practical, quality-driven training methods and a strong commitment to the continuous improvement of leadership programs.

1772807879-02a8b8feba77d562 Tamara Thomas
Principal - Learning and Development, Westlake

Tamara Thomas hails from a small town in Louisiana but has spent most of her adult life in Houston, Texas. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Computer Information Systems and Risk Management/Insurance from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Tamara furthered her education at the University of Houston, where she earned a master’s degree in Technology Project Management and completed doctoral-level coursework in Learning, Design, and Technology.
During her master’s studies, Tamara gained valuable experience at Hewlett-Packard, first working in IT Escalations and later as a Learning & Development Business Partner. She currently thrives at Westlake as a Learning Program Manager and LMS Administrator. Known for her strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail, Tamara creates exceptional learning experiences and helps maximize the organization’s learning investments.

1772808108-8cab7959bdc08411 Alyssa Lin-Denmead
Leadership Solutions Advisor, DDI

Helping teams figure out how to overcome their leadership strategy, selection, development, and succession challenges across industries and across the globe. I loop in the right consulting and project resources to execute on client initiatives and continue to manage that partnership.

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