Upskilling is a vital part of any thriving manufacturing plant. In this episode of “Chewing the Fat with WorkForge” we were able to sit down with Lisa Miller, Director of HR and Talent Development at PPC Flex to hear how she has put in place a top-notch program to enable employees to grow their careers, increase their salary and benefit the organization. She’ll share how you:

• Hire, develop, retain, repeat

• Invest in people to help your bottom line

• Can do the same in your operations

In this episode of Chewing the Fat with WorkForge we are joined by Katelin Koch, Human Resources Director at Natoma Manufacturing and Laura Clark, Chief People Officer at BERKS Manufacturing who share a unique story of how a state background check system was down, which meant they could not put new hires on the floor. So they put them in the classroom instead of the traditional mix of training and OJT and the results were eye-opening. They’ll share:

• How they found themselves in this predicament

• What they did in response to not lose the new hires (and all the hard work and money that went into hiring them)

• How they restructured their onboarding

• The results they have seen

• The feedback they have received from their production leaders

• Simple ways you can drive similar results

Join host Katie Allen, Chief Marketing Officer at WorkForge, and special guest Tim Petron from TSP Edge on this insightful episode of the Chewing the Fat Podcast as they discuss "From Performer to Leader" in food manufacturing. Together, they examine the role leadership training plays addressing turnover, driving alignment and fostering a culture of trust.

In this episode, we explore the common challenge faced by organizations when promoting high performers to leadership roles: the failure to communicate and prepare them for the fundamental shift in responsibilities. Tim Petron will discuss practical strategies to ensure a successful transition from individual contributor to effective leader. From providing clarity on new expectations to investing in tailored leadership training and fostering a culture of regular feedback, we will uncover actionable steps for organizations to support their emerging leaders.