Workforce Development & Productivity
Headquarters:Â Athol
Locations: Five in the U.S.; six globally
Industry subsector: Precision measuring tools manufacturing
Founded: 1880
Employees: 303 in Massachusetts; more than 1,500 globally
Top executives: Roger Amrol Jr., president and CEO; Barry Laughlin, chief operating officer; Allen Look, global chief information officer; Jon-Michael Raymond, chief revenue officer
Primary product: Precision measuring tools
Annual revenue: $250 million
The L.S. Starrett Co. has focused on workforce training and operational alignment as it works to improve performance across its manufacturing operations. With $250 million in annual revenue, the company produces precision measuring tools used across manufacturing industries.
Over the past year, the Athol-based manufacturer implemented a Functional Management Development System, linking long-term strategy to plant-level goals and daily operations. The system emphasizes hands-on problem solving and has been used to improve performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The approach supports employee development, with a focus on building leadership skills and aligning teams around shared objectives.
Starrett has invested in external training partnerships, including work with the National Coalition of Certification Centers to offer certifications in precision measurement and manufacturing fundamentals, aimed at strengthening both its current workforce and future talent pipeline.
Its workforce strategy combines long-tenured employees with new hires as part of ongoing training and development efforts.
Brad Kane is editor of the Worcester Business Journal.
