// ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Recorded: January 28th, 2025

Go Beyond Food Safety

How to Build a Skilled Maintenance Workforce to Safeguard Your Manufacturing Operations

Hear from a panel of industry experts as they share the critical role skilled maintenance plays in not only ensuring food safety and compliance but also driving operational efficiency and protecting your equipment investments. This webinar provides actionable insights on how a strong maintenance training program can help you overcome labor shortages, prevent costly equipment failures, and ensure consistent regulatory compliance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategies to recruit and retain skilled maintenance talent in a competitive market.
  • How a robust maintenance training program can prevent costly downtime and equipment failures.
  • The role of maintenance competency in ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Real-world examples of how companies are elevating their production floors through advanced maintenance training.
  • The pivotal role of leadership in maintenance to develop and retain employees.  

Time: 43 minutes

Learn more about Going Beyond at workforge.com/gobeyond

Meet our Panelists

Andrew Miller

Reliability & Predictive Maintenance 

Lifeline Foods

 

Andrew Miller has been the

Grant Prenzlow

Director of HR
Wholestone Farms

 

Grant Prenzlow is the Human Resources Director with experience in training and development management at several large protein producers and Nye Health Services. Grant's expertise lies in overseeing the development of systems, policies, and procedures, as well as employee training and orientation.

Tim Petron

Leadership Executive
TSP Edge 

 

Tim is a executive who specializes in culture and leadership development. He began his career at EY as a CPA, then realized the true potential of culture and leadership as the COO at a gourmet food manufacturer. He joined Barry-Wehmiller to pursue his passion for creating a better world through relationships. He founded TSP Edge, LLC to focus on that purpose, helping clients and individuals move to the next level of their journey through a combination of partnerships, data, and interactive leadership development experiences. 

Case Study

How LifeLine Foods transformed onboarding, reduced turnover, and improved production and employee retention with WorkForge's custom training solution.

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Wholestone Farms Webinar

Listen as Grant Prenzlow, Human Resources Director, shares how Wholestone Farms increased employee performance and retention while lowering the cost of operations with WorkForge.

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Podcast

Join host Katie Allen, Chief Marketing Officer at WorkForge, and special guest Tim Petron from TSP Edge on this insightful episode of the Chewing the Fat Podcast as they discuss "From Performer to Leader" in food manufacturing. Together, they examine the role leadership training plays addressing turnover, driving alignment and fostering a culture of trust.

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More About WorkForge

Who is WorkForge?

WorkForge is a comprehensive eLearning solution designed to elevate employee knowledge, retention, and professional development through engaging and interactive digital content. What sets us apart is our unique “one-stop shop” approach, encompassing off-the-shelf learning content, customizable options, a robust Learning Management System (LMS), and consulting services – all seamlessly integrated under a single vendor.

What problems does WorkForge solve?

The food manufacturing industry is currently grappling with significant workforce challenges, chiefly stemming from an aging workforce and a shortage of skilled labor. A critical skills gap is also on the rise, propelled by rapid technological advancements necessitating specialized knowledge in automation and digital technologies. 

In response, manufacturers find themselves compelled to invest in their workforce – not solely for compliance reasons but as a strategic move to attract and retain talent. Enter WorkForge Learning and Development (L&D) solutions, designed to empower manufacturers with the skills essential for safe and effective job performance. 

  • Navigating Compliance
  • Uniformity Across Shifts
  • Prioritizing Health and Safety
  • Skills Evolution
  • Knowledge Retention
  • Engaging Workforce
  • Leadership Development
  • Impact Assessment
  • Cultural Inclusivity

What solutions does WorkForge offer?

WorkForge offers a comprehensive suite of Learning and Development (L&D) solutions. From preexisting content to custom-designed modules, a cutting-edge Learning Management System, and expert consulting services, WorkForge covers every aspect of the manufacturing employee lifecycle.

  • Pathways
    A library of 900+ modules organized into pathways covering critical skills for onboarding, upskilling, and introducing new skills.

  • Custom Content
    WorkForge’s instructional design and development teams create bespoke L&D content tailored to your manufacturing training needs.

  • Learning Management System
    For those without an existing LMS, WorkForge offers a scalable, customizable solution designed for the manufacturing market.

  • Technology Enablement
    WorkForge provides consulting services for seamless deployment of L&D solutions and LMS.

 

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