Hosted By:

Chris McGraw
Regional Manager, Western Region
 

 
Retirements, skills gaps, and turnover are hitting manufacturing and other industries harder than ever. This webinar will outline to employers how to map critical roles, capture institutional knowledge, and build a pipeline of skilled workers. Learn practical tools and strategies to protect your operations and prepare your company’s next generation of leaders.
 

Who Should Attend:

• Manufacturing and other employers/owners
• Executives
• Plant/training managers
• HR leaders who need to prepare for retirements, turnover and talent shortages.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify and develop future leaders within your organization.
• Retain critical skills and knowledge before they walk out the door.
• Create a succession plan that aligns with your business goals and growth.
• Address unique workforce challenges in manufacturing, including skills gaps and demographic shifts.

Presenter

Jennifer Fielder
Regional Manager, Charlotte Proper / Piedmont Triad Region
Email: jennifer_fielder@ncsu.edu | Phone: 704.380.0063
 
Jennifer Fielder, Ph.D., is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist specializing in succession planning, leadership development, and employee retention across various industries. She has served with NC State’s Industry Extension Services (IES) for the past three years, where she supports organizations in preparing for long-term success. Previously, Jennifer advanced statewide economic development initiatives within the North Carolina Community College System Office, helping employers strengthen workforce strategies and build strong talent pipelines.