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    Airbus Americas taps former JetBlue CEO as new leader

    Robin Hayes will join the company June 3 as talks to acquire supplier Spirit AeroSystems intensify.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Manufacturing demand dips in April as companies remain cautious: PMI

    While hiring is beginning to uptick, manufacturers remain uncertain about the fate of interest rates and its impact on business.

    By • May 1, 2024
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    Trendline

    How manufacturers are approaching workforce development

    A wave of tech and investment changes are reshaping how manufacturers strategize around workforce recruitment and training. Read up on the latest trends.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Ion Storage Systems’ opens solid-state battery factory in Maryland

    The manufacturing startup is developing a portable battery for the U.S. Army, which it expects to deliver later this year.

    By • May 1, 2024
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    Second chance hiring can bridge manufacturing labor gaps

    Although some companies say they initially hire formerly incarcerated individuals to overcome a labor shortage, these programs can lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2024
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    Workforce shortages? Solve it with partnerships.

    Discover how more strategic partnerships with dealers, resellers, distributors and other types of partners are helping manufacturers tackle critical labor shortages and transform challenges into new opportunities for innovation and growth.

    By Anson Gessel, Strategic Sales Director, Impartner • April 29, 2024
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    Chemours CFO placed on administrative leave resigns

    Jonathan Lock is the second executive to resign after an investigation found he helped maneuver over $500 million in vendor payments.

    By • April 26, 2024
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    Overtime rule adds compliance wrinkles, attorneys say

    The new rule would create two separate increases to employees' minimum annual salary threshold in a year, leaving employers to assess how best to comply.

    By Ryan Golden • April 26, 2024
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    Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub

    The automaker will create an comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada to meet future demand in North America.

    By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024
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    FTC to ban noncompete agreements

    The agency said the rule, expected to take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.

    By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024
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    DOL expanding overtime pay eligibility to millions of US workers

    The department will raise a current threshold of $35,568 that triggers an exemption from extra pay provisions.

    By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2024
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    Boeing’s production woes: how it got here

    The aircraft maker will face investors at its Q1 earnings call tomorrow amid immense public scrutiny of its manufacturing.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Volkswagen Tennessee plant joins UAW in historic vote

    The vast majority of Chattanooga workers voted in favor of joining the union.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Jabil CEO placed on paid leave amid investigation

    CFO Michael Dastoor is stepping in as interim CEO amid an SEC probe into the manufacturer's corporate policies.

    By Grace Noto • April 22, 2024
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    Rev Group names former Caterpillar executive as CFO

    Amy Campbell takes on the role after former CFO Mark Skonieczny became chief executive over a year ago.

    By • April 22, 2024
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    Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub

    The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.

    By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Why aren’t more women joining automotive manufacturing?

    As gender diversity remains an industry challenge, experts say companies can help tackle the problem by expanding childcare options and prioritizing career development and mentorship. 

    By Megan Ruggles • April 17, 2024
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    Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed

    Companies need millions of workers in production and tech roles, a Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study says. Experts worry the industry can't keep up.

    By • April 16, 2024
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    Boeing needs a culture change to fix safety woes

    The aircraft maker is under pressure to address issues like shadow factories and traveled work as it faces ever-rising scrutiny. 

    By • April 16, 2024
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    Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement

    Business leaders say it’s never been harder to plan for future talent requirements, particularly when it comes to AI, according to a World Employment Confederation survey. 

    By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024
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    The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push

    A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 15, 2024
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    SK Battery America cited again for safety violations at Georgia plant

    The EV battery maker was cited for alleged violations related to an October lithium battery fire.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?

    Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    Conagra Brands to close Wisconsin Birds Eye plant

    The packaged food giant will lay off 252 people as it aims to streamline production and cut costs.

    By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2024
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    Thermo Fisher to lay off 74 workers in California

    The company has been closing and downsizing facilities in the state for months as it faces revenue headwinds.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    More than 80 years later, ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored by Congress

    'Rosie the Riveters' blazed a trail for women in manufacturing during World War II. On Wednesday, they received the Congressional Gold Medal for their efforts.

    By • April 12, 2024