{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"People Analytics","title":"Building Relationships and Supporting Individual Success in Manufacturing HR","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1529,"description":"In this episode, Francisca Manning, the HR Director of LCS Facility Group, about the unique challenges and successes of working in HR within a manufacturing environment. Francisca shares her experiences with union regulations, safety protocols, and navigating a male-dominated industry. She discusses the importance of building and strengthening relationships, observing group dynamics, and supporting individual workers through training and encouragement. Francisca also shares insights on finding confidence through learning from past experiences, finding inspiration from podcasts and TED Talks, and setting new goals to keep progressing in his work.\n\nFrancisca Manning is an accomplished Human Resources Professional with a proven track record in team building and recruitment, specializing in manufacturing. Currently serving as the Human Resources Director at LCS Facility Group, Francisca brings her creative leadership and SHRM certification to drive success in her role. With a background in guiding HR functions, coaching, and employee development, she has actively partnered with local unions and led safety and training initiatives. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:\n\nChallenges of working in a unionized manufacturing environment\nHow Francisca's background in manufacturing gave him a leg up in the HR world\nNavigating a male-dominated industry and developing a thick skin\nLearning from past experiences and finding inspiration from podcasts like TED Talks.\nBuilding relationships and establishing trust from day one in manufacturing.\nEngaging with staff on the manufacturing floor to improve efficiency and safety.\nEncouraging individual workers to succeed through training and support.\n\nResources:\nLCS Facility Group\nStaffGeek \n\nConnect with Francisca Manning:\nLinkedIn\n\nConnect with our host, Lindsay Patton:\nLinkedIn \nEmail\n\nQuotables:\n12:11 - “When you're dealing with sort of 85% male-dominated population, they tend to get...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LZiH28Fqv554cP0YOC3mUlECfkMXgmHH_FevGjudEbE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NDQ5LzE2Mzg4/OTcwODUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}