I've been in manufacturing for 6 years. Here are 5 solutions to common problems in the industry:

1: Understand the macro trends in the labor force

There are 10,000 Baby Boomers retiring each DAY. It will take time to skill up the younger labor force - and adjustments to the relationships between company and worker. Prioritize the values of who you want to hire to draw their interest, and retain their talent.

2: Understand how inflation has effected wages

With rampant inflation, a dollar does not go as far as it once did. This makes it a necessity to remain competitive with wages. Top talent will leave if they learn they are underpaid.

3: Discuss and implement developmental plans

Today, most people want to know they are working with purpose towards something. Usually a promotion offering growth and pay increases. Having individualized development plans goes a long way in keeping employees on task and present.

4: Seek to only have Value Added training

Constant training promotes a learning environment - Unless it is executed on principle and not on purpose. Measure the success of training and adjust or eliminate that which is ineffective.

5: Create workflows that allow for flexibility

Not all work requires someone to complete it within the same hour as another person. Use tools and task tracking apps to allow for asynchronous work. If async is not possible, keep disciplined logs of information for reference if there is an emergency manpower change.