I'm also in manufacturing, but all our logistics and planning meetings are online. Doesn't make sense to meet in person. Those 15 mins of walking could be spent doing something else and not waiting for people to arrive. Only necessary meetings are on the floor.
My company is doing just fine having most communication online. In fact we save time not having to walk 15 mins across campus to get to a conference room. Sounds like you want to micromanage? Metrics measure only output anyway and higher ups only see that.
I like to run and the plastic only ones fly out of my ears. Why would one shape fit in every person's ear? Engineers are designing for the average person. Silicone and elastics can better fit to an ear and hold. That's why metal tubes are connected with elastic gaskets and clamps. The silicone or whatever elastomer helps seal.
Does she have enough brain cells or English skills to do anything in this position?