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Manufacturers HR101- Fundamentals
OVERVIEW
Are your HR practices ready for the realities of a manufacturing environment? For many HR practitioners, stepping into a manufacturing role means navigating safety requirements, workforce complexity, and operational demands without formal preparation in those areas. Manufacturers HR 101: Fundamentals is here to change that.
Join CME for this introductory workshop designed specifically for HR professionals in manufacturing. Led by facilitator and workforce development expert Dana Bergman, this session will help you connect HR practices to real business outcomes, strengthen your approach to hiring, training, and compensation, and navigate compliance and employee relations with confidence. Whether you’re new to HR or transitioning into a manufacturing setting, you’ll leave with practical tools and a clear plan for immediate action
Workshop Objectives
- Explain the role of HR in a manufacturing environment and describe how people decisions influence safety, productivity, quality, and business outcomes.
- Identify core workforce and HR practices – including recruitment, training, competency development, and compensation basics – that support attraction, retention, and performance.
- Apply practical approaches to managing compliance, workplace culture, and employee relations, including addressing common people issues and conflict.
- Evaluate current people practices and identify one or two realistic actions to better align HR efforts with organizational goals.
Facilitator
Dana Bergman is a facilitator, educator, and workforce development professional who supports manufacturing organizations in strengthening leadership, people practices, and workplace systems. As the HR Peer Council facilitator, she creates a collaborative space for HR professionals to share insights, address challenges, and learn from one another’s experiences.
Through her work with Trellis Pathways, Dana designs and delivers practical training in HR fundamentals, helping HR practitioners and operational leaders build confidence and clarity in their roles. With certifications in Adult & Continuing Education and Teaching English as a Second Language, and as a Master of Education candidate in Educational Leadership, she is committed to helping workplaces build strong, sustainable people systems that support safety, retention, and performance.
Why Attend?
- Understand how HR decisions directly influence safety, productivity, quality, and business outcomes in a manufacturing environment
- Build a stronger foundation in core HR practices, including recruitment, onboarding, training, competency development, and compensation basics
- Gain practical strategies for managing compliance, workplace culture, and employee relations with confidence
- Work through real-world scenarios and leave with one or two concrete actions you can apply immediately
- Learn from and connect with other HR professionals facing similar challenges in manufacturing settings
- Earn a certificate of completion recognizing your professional development
Who should attend?
- HR professionals who may not have formal HR training
- Individuals transitioning into HR from another sector or role
- Supervisors, managers, or administrators responsible for HR functions as part of their job
- Manufacturing organizations looking to strengthen their foundational HR practices
Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your spot.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rakibul Hasan at rakibul.hasan@cme-mec.ca