Manufacturing Industry Talent Management

Linda H. Petrini

Ms. Petrini is experienced in business management and has developed several processes for manufacturing clients. Her focus has been on employee selection, career path development, manager development and retention strategies.

Manufacturing Industry Talent Management Challenges & Opportunities

US manufacturing has led the country and the world in productivity gains for years. That success depended heavily on computers, robotics, machinery, supply-chain management and process controls. Additional productivity gains must now come from knowledge workers. R&D, marketing, sales, financial, management and other manufacturing staff are key to continued success through innovation, new products and new markets.

Manufacturing Industry Talent Management Solutions

Managing rapid, constant change and nurturing a climate for innovation is not child’s play. There may be child play involved, particularly in nurturing innovation, but the overall challenge requires new leadership and new leadership information systems. The systems are available to get the right people on the team and to get them playing the right positions.

Web Footed Friends, Inc. Manufacturing Industry Talent Management Initiatives

We seek employer participation in a national industry study designed to identify the ideal psychometric profiles for certain job positions that share common requirements across the industry. Participating institutions will share in the research findings and will enjoy a subsidy of the cost of participation. If you have fifty or more employees in one position and are interested in participating, please contact us for details.