How important is the role of human resources as the manufacturing industry is redefined in the coming years?
With the nature of manufacturing jobs and skill requirements changing, human resources managers will play an increasingly important role helping companies focus on their most important asset: their workers. Human resource executives will be on the front line for ensuring that entry-level workers have achieved the core workforce readiness, academic and manufacturing technical skills that enable individuals to swiftly enter careers ranging from aerospace to computers, metal fabrication to food processing, pharmaceutical to transportation and logistics. We believe a quantum leap is needed regarding People Management Practices, with companies taking proactive steps toward preparing workers for the significant challenges that lie ahead. “People and Profitability: A Time for Change” by Deloitte, Oracle and The Manufacturing Institute (the research, education and workforce affiliate of the NAM), found that the most profitable companies consistently assign a higher importance to talent and Peo
