Recruiting Best Practices in Manufacturing

The workforce crisis in manufacturing has been brewing for more than a decade, but there are several ways you can influence this within your organization to successfully staff your manufacturing company. This episode of the First Business Bank Podcast hosts Joe Brown, Senior Consultant with WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, discussing recruiting in manufacturing and how manufacturers can move the needle to attract the best candidates. They also talk about:

employer branding and the difference it makes in recruiting
attractive benefits, like offering more time off earlier and educational support
creating a customized training center for your manufacturing firm
creative ways to let new hires know they’re part of the team
strengthening HR and increasing effectiveness around recruiting

Recruiting is competitive for manufacturers, but there are initiatives you can plan and start right now in your company to start attracting workers, even if you’re a small manufacturing firm. We’re grateful to WMEP Manufacturing Solutions for their expertise for this manufacturing podcast episode. Make sure to check out the rest of our podcasts and resources for manufacturers.

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Kevin Kane

President - Southeast Wisconsin Market of First Business Bank

Kevin Kane is President of First Business Bank's Southeast Wisconsin Market. He has nearly 40 years of banking experience serving companies across a wide range of industry sectors and market segments, helping them grow and increase enterprise value. Throughout his career, Kevin has focused on building high-performing teams for the benefit of clients. Prior to First Business Bank, he spent 28 years at M&I/BMO Harris Bank in various leadership roles in commercial lending and treasury management, most recently as Managing Director of Treasury & Payment Solutions.

Joe Brown

Senior Consultant of WMEP Manufacturing Solutions

Joe Brown has 30 years of manufacturing experience with both public Original Equipment Manufacturers and private, small to midsize manufacturing companies. His wide-ranging roles have included machine operator, engineering, operations at all levels, and president of privately held manufacturers. His experience spans a variety of industries and manufacturing processes. Brown has a deep passion for coaching at all levels in organizations that drive toward high-performing individuals and teams that result in strong company performance.

Recruiting Best Practices in Manufacturing

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