The EMS (Eric Miscoll Show) – Talent: Attracting, Training, and Retaining it and Mitigating Scarcity
Gustavo Sepulveda, Process Automation Business Head of Panasonic North America, and David Hernandez, VP of Education at IPC join show hosts Eric Miscoll and Philip Stoten to discuss the future of talent in the electronics manufacturing services industry. The panel unravels the complexities of building a skilled labor force and the vital role of early career exposure to the manufacturing landscape. The conversation covers the challenges of developing a team to meet the growing demand from reshoring, the myths surrounding manufacturing jobs, and how educational programs are crucial for cultivating a new generation of industry professionals.
The discussion then turns to the transformative power of automation and AI in the manufacturing sector, challenging any narrative that these advances are a threat to employment. We explore the relationship between high-tech automation and job quality, revealing how countries with high robot density thrive with the strongest employment rates. But it’s not all about the machines; we also highlight the human element, emphasizing the importance of reskilling and the exciting new job roles that technological advancements can create. The heart of the solution lies in workforce development and retention strategies that turn jobs into careers. We share success stories from organizations like Microboard and Pride Industries and delve into the strategic benefits of standardized training and certification. The key takeaway? A competent, evolving workforce is not only good for business but also for the industry’s future; innovation, sustainabiity and human capital truly go hand and hand.
This episode of The EMS (Eric Miscoll Show) was kindly sponsored by Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Panasonic Connect (https://connect.panasonic.com)
