Virtual Masterclass
1st Annual
Workforce Management in Manufacturing
November 17, 11:00am Eastern Standard Time, 2020
Ensuring business continuance in manufacturing during crisis situations
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November 17, 2020
11:00-11:10 AM est
Opening remarks
Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology

11:10-11:40 Am est
State of the Union
Brian Dwyer – Vice President, Manufacturing Operations

Leadership and Manufacturing During COVID-19 and Beyond
- Illustrating how leadership shapes the way manufacturing organizations address challenges and opportunities
- Problem-solving and the role of leadership in creating a culture of problem-solvers
- How have the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of senior leadership evolved in recent years? What is driving that change?
- Discussing the importance of staying connected with the issues and people you need to understand to make informed decisions and grow as a leader
- Creating leaders at all levels to build a bridge to the future, and what should we be doing right now to get there?
11:40AM-12:10 Pm est
Sponsor Case Study
Scott Gaddis – Vice President, Global Practice Leader – Safety and Health

COVID19 Plant Safety Improvements- Keeping Staff and Operations Safe
- Understanding how Covid19 has changed the way manufacturers think about plant safety
- Recognizing the human impact of unsafe working conditions
- What tools and technologies can help you remain in operations during future health crises
- Key techniques for engaging with your workforce to better understand their specific requirements
12:10-12:40 pm est
Focus Group Exercise 1
Unlocking the Value of Your Workforce with Better Data Management
FOCUS GROUP LEADERS:
Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology – Caterpillar
Simon Kew – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Magna
Simone Frazier – Vice President, Manufacturing Development – Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc.
Morten Lundsgaard Degn – Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology – LEGO Group
Focus Group 1
Focus Group 2
Focus Group 3
Focus Group 4
12:40-1:10 pm est
Panel 1
Unlocking the Value of Your Workforce with Better Data Management





Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology – Caterpillar
Simon Kew – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Magna
Simone Frazier – Vice President, Manufacturing Development – Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc.
Morten Lundsgaard Degn – Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology – LEGO Group
Scott Gaddis – Vice President, Global Practice Leader – Safety and Health, Intelex
- With an experienced and well-educated management team, anything is possible – or is it?
- Making the business case that without translating massive amounts of data into actionable information your best and brightest may be left in the dark
- Unlocking the potential of your leadership team by arming them with the intelligence required to make the decisions that drive real cost savings, more engaged employees, and a culture of continuous improvement
- Spend less time crunching data and more time analyzing useful information
1:10-1:40 pm est
Afternoon Masterclass
John Sekowski – Vice President, Danaher Business System

Sustaining and Evolving your Culture, Lessons Learned from Danaher
- Danaher’s Culture (Danaher Business System or DBS) is who we are and how we do what we do
- Since 1988, Danaher’s Culture has been both consistent in purpose yet evolving as Danaher has become a Global Science & Technology company
- From the early days doing kaizens with Shingijutsu to the more recent development of DBS Tools to support Organic Growth, Innovation and Leadership, DBS continues to evolve
- What are some of the key lessons learned to help both sustain a high-performance culture and know when to evolve? • This pragmatic presentation will provide experienced-based knowledge, with a focus on Leadership
1:40-2:10 pm est
Sponsor Case Study
Adam Aguzzi – Vice President, Manufacturing and Value Advisory

Workforace Development Programs As An Engine For Positive Change
- Building and operating a hands-on training system of use to every facet of your organization
- Creating opportunities for your workforce to learn and grow as individuals, as leaders, and as part of a team
- Educating your team to identify waste and impediments to productivity and value generation • Learning from your team to find the real KPIs that determine productivity, environmental performance, and cost savings
- Building capabilities that drive integrated improvements across quality, service, and cost outcomes
2:10-2:40 pm est
Focus Group Exercise 2
Generating High Productivity Through Training and Total Workforce Engagement
Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology – Caterpillar
Simon Kew – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Magna
Simone Frazier – Vice President, Manufacturing Development – Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc.
Morten Lundsgaard Degn – Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology – LEGO Group
Focus Group 1
Focus Group 2
Focus Group 3
Focus Group 4
2:40-3:10 pm est
Panel 2
Generating High Productivity Through Training and Total Workforce Engagement





Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology – Caterpillar
Simon Kew – Senior Vice President, Strategy and Operations – Magna
Simone Frazier – Vice President, Manufacturing Development – Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc.
Morten Lundsgaard Degn – Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology – LEGO Group
Adam Aguzzi – Vice President, Manufacturing and Value Advisory – Ceridian
- What does investing in your people look like on a day-to-day ongoing basis?
- How does the workforce contribute to steady cumulative improvements as the engine of long-term culture change and improved productivity?
- Discussing motivational tools that solicit grassroots contributions: Competition, recognition, entertainment, and a sense of accomplishment
- Offering examples where training, mentorship, job shadowing, and cycling through different job functions improves retention, job satisfaction, and contributes to improved performance
- How far can a culture of continuous improvement and total workforce engagement permeate an organization?
3:10-3:20 pm est
Closing Remarks
Jean Savage – Vice President, Surface Mining and Technology
