How to attract talent to the wood manufacturing industries, and keep new-hires satisfied, is an issue being confronted by next generation managers.
Challenges include reshaping corporate culture, interfacing to customers, and facilitating the adoption of new technologies that are encapsulated in the concepts of Industry 4.0 and Lean Manufacturing.
In a session on July 18 at the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, "Changing Workforce: 40 Under 40s Take Charge," top level managers from drawn from winners of the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Award winners will share their perspective on hiring and retention of talent, and the competitive landscape the wood industry faces.
Moderated by Dean Mattson, director of the new MiLL National Training Center, this prequel to the evening Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Awards program (sponsored this year by Stiles) will poll some of the industry’s best and brightest rising talent. You'll learn how differently they think, and pain points they encounter as they try to change their organizations, and their industry.
On the panel are (from left):• Jon Wenger, CEO of Genesis Products; • Tyler Bell, VP Marketing & Sales, Bellmont Cabinets; • Jonathan Zublena, Marketing Manager, Sauder Woodworking; • Moderated by Dean Mattson, Director, the MiLL.
The event, part of the day-long Leadership Forum, will be followed by the Leadership Reception and the Wood Industry 40 Under 40 Awards presentations. All of it takes place July 18, the day prior to AWFS Fair, at the same venue as the show - the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Register and save at the Early Bird rate of $299 until June 30 ($350 after) at www.awfsfair.org>>
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