Talent Management for the Manufacturing Industry Leah Curry Vice President Manufacturing Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.
Toyota Way Long-term employment security & improved quality of life... Kaizen thinking to ensure company prosperity
U.S. Manufacturing Strong Purchasing Managers Index PMtrending positive and projected to continue 57 55 54 56 52 46 47 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
10 yr. Mfg. Job Forecast (2015-2025) 1,500,000 New Hires 2,000,000 Unfilled Deloitte & Mfg. Institute February 2015
U.S. Eligible Workforce vs Potential Retirees (Baby Boomers) 21% Age 55-64 79% Age 20-54 Source : U.S. Census Bureau
Perception Reality
Current Situation Manufacturing Is Strong Large Numbers of Skilled Employees Retiring Lack of Technical and Hands-On Skills Poor Perception of Manufacturing Careers Lack of Diversity (female and minority)
Toyota Takes A Proactive Approach Preschool Elementary Middle & High School 2-year College 4-year College
Nationwide program started in 2005 6-week program, birth to 5-year- olds, and parents learning how to learn Toyota began supporting in 2012
National elementary, middle and high school Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) program Best practice pipeline of students prepared for and aware of manufacturing career opportunities 6,000 Schools Nationwide The skills I developed by going through the program have helped me excel in Purdue engineering as well as assisted me in gaining greater consideration for internships and employment. Purdue University Student & PLTW Graduate.
Participants 3 to 4 times more likely to major in engineering or other STEM disciplines than non-pltw students Median wage for PLTW graduates (high school) is 13.6% higher 70% of PLTW graduates study engineering, technology, computer science, or another applied science 93% intend to pursue at least a two-year or four-year degree
AMT AME AMB B The Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathways AMT: 2-year, earn/learn program. Associate degree 2013 award as best career pathway program in the U.S. Opportunities to pursue bachelor s degree Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Advanced Manufacturing Business
# of AMT Students Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. AMT Program Map AMT Students 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TMMI TMMWV TMMK AMT Years TMMMS TMMAL TMMTX
College Co-op Program Semester-long, full-time, paid positions Multiple co-op terms available Engineering, Information Systems, and Administration Division Aug 2013 Present (431 Total) People of Color 21% 40% Female All Other 39%
Toyota Training Philosophy Off-the-Job Training Feedback & Plan Development On-the-Job Training Observation
Step-by-Step Development Role-Based Training Standardized Work Element Work Fundamental Skills Plant Management Floor Management Toyota Production System Go-and-See Style Management Supervisor can Manage Standardized Work T/M acquires fundamental skills to follow standardized work
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