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Elevating HR Practices for Manufacturing Success

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IMC understands the unique challenges faced by manufacturers when it comes to HR management. That’s why we’re proud to offer a range of meticulously crafted HR programs, each approved by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), designed specifically to empower your team and drive success in your manufacturing operations, as well tailored HR manufacturing support.

HR Training and Resources:

  1. Tailored for Manufacturing: Our training programs are carefully designed to address the specific HR needs and challenges encountered within the manufacturing industry. From talent acquisition to workplace safety, we cover it all with practical, industry-specific insights.
  2. SHRM Approved: Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our SHRM-approved status. This approval ensures that our training programs meet the highest standards of quality and relevance in HR education.
  3. Expert-Led Trainings: Benefit from the expertise of seasoned HR professionals who bring years of experience in the human resources sector to the table. Our trainers combine theoretical knowledge with real-world insights to deliver engaging and impactful sessions filled with information you can use immediately.
  4. Comprehensive Curricula: Whether you’re looking to enhance your recruitment strategies, streamline your performance management processes, or learn how to leverage artificial intelligence, our comprehensive curriculum has you covered.

Key Training Areas Include:

  • Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Learn effective strategies for attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent in the competitive manufacturing landscape.
  • Employee Relations and Compliance: Stay ahead of regulatory changes and cultivate positive employee relations to foster a harmonious and compliant workplace environment.
  • Safety and Risk Management: Prioritize the well-being of your workforce with training sessions focused on workplace safety protocols, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.
  • Performance Management: Maximize employee productivity and engagement through robust performance management frameworks tailored to the manufacturing sector.
  • Succession Planning: Learn tools and insights needed to identify and develop successors to ensure a seamless transition to future leadership.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) for HR: In the rapidly evolving landscape of human resources, AI is emerging as a transformative force. HR practitioners must be aware of how AI can enhance HR practices to stay competitive, improve efficiency, and create a more engaged and satisfied workforce.

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Available HR Resources Include:

  • HR Audits: Don’t let regulatory agencies find costly mistakes in your business practices, find and correct them yourself with customized HR Audits.
  • Employee Handbooks: An employee handbook is meant to be a resource and reference for employees, so they understand administrative processes of the company as well as policies and procedures on employment-related issues. The handbook reflects the company’s mission and values to support a healthy employee-management relationship. Click for more information.
  • Trainings and Webinars: IMC has a wide variety of HR-related, in-person trainings and synchronous webinars on topics ranging from talent management to artificial intelligence to medical marijuana in the workplace. Don’t see what you’re looking for on our upcoming events page? Make a suggestion!
  • Workplace Environmental and Safety Assessments and Compliance: Safety compliance is an integral part of any manufacturing organization. Everyone involved in your operation – employees, managers and customers – is affected by workplace safety standards.

 Who Can Benefit?

Our HR trainings and resources are ideal for:

  • HR professionals
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Small- to medium-sized manufacturing companies

Why You Should Attend Our Trainings:

  • Deepen your expertise in overseeing HR functions within your organizations
  • Elevate your HR practices for sustained growth and success

Want to learn about IMC HR training and services?

Fill out the form to the right to find out.

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IMC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Testimonials


“Through the Winning Teams program, we increased throughput in our laminate cleaning/inspection area by 18%, which also shortened the time for us to respond to vendors about defective products and t… Read more

Northway Industries, Inc.


“We’re very pleased with the results of the training. It was a great way to break the ice regarding a systemic change in one of our oldest and most experience facilities. By training on change man… Read more

Bo PrattPresidentRockland Manufacturing Co.


The IMC and its staff have played an integral part in the success of Pik Rite’s Continuous Improvement culture as well as directly influencing more efficient production and operations. The proof is … Read more

Caleb ThomasProduct Line ManagerPik Rite, Inc.


We are a small organization and do not have IT staff. Before we found IMC, the task to implement CMMC seemed almost insurmountable. With their help, the process was no longer overwhelming, and we were… Read more

Terry KnouseVice President of OperationsNuVisions Center


5 Whys, SIPOC, Value Stream Maps, etc. are great ways to visualize problems that are difficult to pinpoint.

Brandon SmithQuality Control Lead TechnicianSilcoTek


The attendees of both training programs came away energized and eager to apply their new skills in training, coaching and communications. There is broad consensus that these skills should continue to … Read more

Jeanette WraggTraining ManagerPrysmian Group


We make investments where and when our workforce is skilled and ready.  The training was a solid foundation for supervisor development.

Steve PrentissVice President of Human ResourcesNittany Paper Mills, Inc.


The Value Stream Mapping exercise conducted by the IMC enabled us to visually see the overall production process and the areas we needed to target for improvement. Without this process, QCast may not … Read more

Terry ArnoldGeneral ManagerQCast Aluminum


IMC’s resource consultant’s background and knowledge were so relevant, and his delivery set a solid foundation upon which we could build for our re-certification as well.

Robert LangOwnerLang’s Chocolates


“IMC has been an excellent resource for us to accomplish objectives that we would not have been able to achieve on our own. We would highly recommend any company taking full advantage of the services … Read more

Marc DagataPresidentMetal Integrity




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News

IMC Joins CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow to Showcase Innovation Across Pennsylvania

On December 11, 2025, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) along with approximately 100 industry manufacturing professionals, attended the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow hosted by the Digital Foundry in New Kensington, PA, an event highlighting the …

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Happy Manufacturing Month!

Celebrating Manufacturing: October Is Manufacturing Month & Friday Is National Manufacturing Day Every October, manufacturers across the U.S. are spotlighted for their vital role in innovation, jobs, and regional growth. While National Manufacturing Day (this …

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IMC Business Advisor, Rick Terry, Earns Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC) is proud to announce that Frederick (Rick) Terry, Business Advisor, has successfully earned the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification from Rensselaer at Work, a division of Rensselaer Polytechnic …

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