Diversity & Inclusion: Manufacturing Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Recruiting and retention come up a lot on this show, and for good reason. They are top of mind for leaders across the manufacturing industry.But Tony Lopez, Vice President of Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics Services at PRIDE Industries, explains that there is one often overlooked group that could help solve manufacturing’s workforce issues—workers with disabilities.Tony breaks down the many ways that manufacturing organizations benefit from employing this untapped labor market.We discuss:How PRIDE Industries helps persons with disabilities and manufacturersWhat constitutes a disability and how that may be different than what you’re thinkingMisperceptions around employing persons with disabilitiesHow the cultural impact plays into recruitment, onboarding, and trainingThe triple bottom line and ESGResources mentioned during the podcast:Worker Retention – It’s Not Rocket Surgery w/ Jim ParkerBuild a Local Talent Supply Chain w/ Gregg ChamberlainMillennials on Manufacturing w/ Jake HallEmail Tony: [email protected] connected with Conquering Chaos at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Conquering Chaos in your favorite podcast player.