The Speaker Roundtable from NAMES23 —A Conversation About Manufacturing Issues and Ideas
May 10, 2023
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Discussing Nissan’s Ambition 2030 to address “What’s next?” and how to ready our workforce and facilities to accelerate electrification and technological innovation Addressing how to prepare people and technology to work together to action a plan to bring our vision to life Smarter automation: how can we utilize external partners and suppliers to increase efficiency — David Johnson SVP, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management Nissan Motor Corporation David Johnson is the SVP, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Prior to this role he was Vice President, Production Engineering and New Model Quality, Nissan North America, Inc. where he was ensuring the…
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Manufacturers around the world are facing big challenges during uncertain times. Workforce shortages, supply chain disruptions, asset downtime, production losses, a new focus on sustainability, and the race to Net Zero- the list is large and daunting. At the same time, the promises of Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation have not reached the bottom line, leading to what some analysts are calling the “Transformation Chasm,” where lots of projects get started but reaching scale and value seems out of reach. What if that chasm could be bridged? What if, instead of being stuck in a pilot program that does not…
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What are the implications of being “hybrid” on the workplace, company policies, culture, and talent? Key things to consider to build a hybrid strategy that works for you Lessons learned doing hybrid at scale for 10 years Mythbusters! Can we debunk some of the worries and media around hybrid work and its impact on inclusion, culture, early in career talent, advancement and diversity? — Jennifer Saavedra Chief Human Resources Officer Dell Technologies Jenn Saavedra is Dell Technologies’ Chief Human Resources Officer. She leads the company’s Global Human Resources and Facilities function and accelerates the performance and growth of the company through…
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Who are the next generation of manufacturing professionals? Are we attracting and developing the talent we are going to need? Discussing how broadly speaking COVID-19 has changed the way people think about their work-life goals with a particular focus on what has changed for our existing workforce Walking through examples of internships, apprenticeships, and collaborations with educational institutions that deepen the pool of skilled workers Identifying the top-performers of the future and making special efforts to grow their skill sets, abilities, and responsibilities over time Novel approaches to cross-training, mentoring, coaching, and career management to keep your staff satisfied and…
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What is motivational intelligence, and how does Baker Hughes use it to make our people great? Illustrating how Baker Hughes approaches building teams in an organized, systemic, replicable way Creating organizational capabilities with scalable, measurable methods Aligning what we do with the overall mission of our organization What does leading a team built and organized in this fashion look like? Offering ideas and insights that other companies can apply to their own team development programs — Stephen Graham Manufacturing & Product Quality Excellence Executive Baker Hughes Stephen Graham is considered by many to be a Renaissance Man – he’s travelled…
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How has working through a global pandemic impacted the way we do business? Taking stock of how we changed and why we changed. What are some of the net positives? What are some of the things where we do want to return to how things used to be? Reviewing where our organizations were five years ago and where we planned to be today, how much has COVID-19 changed the trajectory of our journeys? What are some of the lessons learned that we plan to take with us into the future? Are manufacturing leaders stronger for this experience? Where do we…
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What does investing in your people look like on a day-to-day ongoing basis? How does the workforce contribute to steady cumulative improvements as the engine of long-term culture change and improved productivity? Discussing motivational tools that solicit grassroots contributions: Competition, recognition, entertainment, and a sense of accomplishment Offering examples where training, mentorship, job shadowing, and cycling through different job functions improves retention, job satisfaction, and contributes to improved performance How far can a culture of continuous improvement and total workforce engagement permeate an organization? — Moderator: Angela Roseboro Chief Diversity Officer Riot Games As a 20-year Diversity and Inclusion, and…
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Rethinking why we do what we do. Are we being trapped by antiquated ideas, legacy processes, and ‘the way it has always been’? Talking about the mindset behaviors, design principles, social empowerment, and increased engagement we would incorporate into a fresh start at how our organization functions Illustrating the power technological integration and new devices connecting us to world-class content and each other brings us Demonstrating these ideas in action while walking through an integrated and holistic look at team member impact — Jennifer Saavedra SVP, Human Resources Dell Technologies As SVP of Dell Technologies Talent and Culture organization, Jenn…
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Discussing the challenges inherent in manufacturing L’Oreal’s wide range of products that are constantly evolving to meet the needs of consumers Imagining a world where changing from one product to another involved zero changeover in infrastructure and where facilities and systems continually reinvent themselves rather than grow outdated Making innovation one of our core values: What do we need to do in terms of people, processes, and technologies to transform the way we make our products? Showcasing our progress so far, discussing next steps, and offering ideas that other manufacturers can take away from our experience to date — Sergio…
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The importance of understanding and adapting to your industry workforce landscape The power of giving employees a voice The courage to define your employment promises Influencing Franchisee systems to be consistent on people practices — Helena Josue VP – Human Resources and Field Capability The Wendy’s Company Helena Josue is Vice President, Human Resources at The Wendy’s Company, where she oversee the HR teams that lead people and organization initiatives for North America Operations, Marketing/R&D, Global Development and International. Helena joined Wendy’s as Senior Director, Human Resources in 2013 to provide human resources leadership for several Corporate Functional groups based…
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Why soft skills are the key to future-proofing your workforce How communication, critical thinking and team coordination will help your company keep pace The problem of training for soft skills (and strategy to solve for it) The science of learning — Tom Tonkin Principal, Thought Leadership and Advisory Services Cornerstone OnDemand Tom Tonkin, Ph.D., is a principal, thought leadership and advisory services, at Cornerstone OnDemand. He has over 25 years of business and technology experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Tonkin was the CEO and co-founder of the Sales Conservatory, where he specialized in helping sales leaders with revenue generation responsibility of between…
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