Managing the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for success in a multi- generational workforce
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Details
Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center, Room 101
12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
According to the Manufacturing Institute, the median age of the manufacturing workforce in 2000 - at 40.5—was 1.1 years above the median age of the total non-farm workforce. By 2012, this gap doubled, with the median age in manufacturing being 44.7 years versus 42.3 years for the total non-farm workforce. Many manufacturers are facing management teams approaching retirement age, and are seeking solutions to develop the next generation in their companies. Join us for our April meeting, where we will discuss strategies for managing the ‘silver tsunami’.
Expanding Options for Aging Workers:
Scott Nord, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, UltraSource LLC, and Chris Vering, President, COO, Knit-Rite, Inc. will be sharing their voluntary reduced hour policies. Both UltraSource and Knit-Rite have developed policies that are structured to prolong the careers of experienced and valuable employees that meet certain criteria, while opening up a dialogue with employees for transition into retirement. Scott and Chris will discuss their respective plans, the details of each, employee feedback, human resource & legal input when structuring such a plan and flexibility features incorporated into their plans to meet both the company and individual needs. A question, answer and open dialogue session will be included.
Managing a multi-generational workforce: Individuals, not Generations
According to Deloitte analysis based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and Gallup, 2.7 million manufacturing employees will have retired by 2025. Combined with the skills gap, employers will be facing a transitioning workforce. Our panelists will discuss their success stories of developing a multi-generational workforce, and creating a culture where people are defined more individually than generationally.
Panel Moderator:
Kirk Young, Job Match Assessment
Panelists:
Kelly Anders, Director of Manufacturing, SOR, Inc.
Chris Coad, Production Manager, Dimensional Innovations
Brad Farmer, Accountant/Estimator, Holland Nameplate
Kyle Hooten, Quality Manager, Holland Nameplate
Brian Pittel, PE, ASQ SSBB, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Support, Continental Disc Corporation
Cost is $20 for KCMN members, $25 for manufacturing company guests, and $50 for non-mfg company guests. Guests may attend 2 meetings before having to join as a member. Sign up for the April meeting only by April 7 BY CLICKING HERE or contact Donna Gordon 816-304-7958, donna@kcmn.org