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SUMMARY:HR Risk\, Retention & Readiness Workshop for Growing Manufacturers – North
DESCRIPTION:10/20/26\nProgram Description \nAs manufacturing organizations grow\, people practices often evolve informally — creating hidden compliance risks\, inconsistent management practices\, and retention challenges that can disrupt operations and culture. \nThis workshop provides manufacturing leaders with a practical assessment framework to evaluate the health of their HR infrastructure while identifying opportunities to improve workforce stability\, engagement\, and operational readiness. \nParticipants work through real-world scenarios and guided review exercises covering core HR practices that directly impact productivity\, retention\, employee relations\, and organizational risk. Rather than focusing solely on compliance\, the program positions HR as a strategic operational support function that helps organizations scale more effectively. \nParticipants Leave With: \n\nHR operational risk checklist\nWorkforce retention assessment tool\nJob description review framework\nPerformance management evaluation guide\nEmployee documentation best practices\nLeadership accountability review template\nHR readiness action plan\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify common HR and workforce risks impacting manufacturing organizations\nEvaluate current people practices for operational consistency and compliance exposure\nStrengthen retention through improved management and employee experience practices\nReview performance management approaches for effectiveness and accountability\nUnderstand how workplace documentation impacts operational and legal outcomes\nAssess organizational readiness for growth\, leadership transitions\, and workforce changes\nDevelop practical action steps to improve workforce stability and organizational alignment\n\nIdeal Audience: Business owners\, HR professionals\, plant managers\, operations leaders\, finance leaders\, and executive teams.
URL:https://www.njmep.org/calendar-event/hr-risk-retention-readiness-workshop-for-growing-manufacturers-north-2/
LOCATION:NJMEP North 2 Ridgedale Ave\, Suite 305\, Cedar Knolls\, NJ 07927\, 2 Ridgedale Ave\, Cedar Knolls\, NJ\, 07927\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Tutorial on Lean Six Sigma Tools – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:10/20\, 10/22\, 10/27\, 10/29/26\nParticipants will learn how to use and implement a variety of tools in the Lean Six Sigma toolkit to drive process improvements. \nTopics covered: \n• Value Stream Mapping\n• Cause/Effect Diagram\n• Control Charts\n• FMEA\n• Pareto Charts\n• 5 S\n• Cost of Quality\n• PPAP(Production Part Approval Process)\n• Scatter Plots \nKnowledge and application of these tools will benefit the participants to reduce customer pain points\, improve in process quality to reduce cycle time and defects to drive operational excellence and enhance customer experience/satisfaction. \n 
URL:https://www.njmep.org/calendar-event/a-tutorial-on-lean-six-sigma-tools-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Workplace ESL & Contextual Literacy - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:10/20\, 10/21\, 10/27\, 10/28/26\nThis intensive\, contextualized training program shifts from general ESL to “Floor-Ready” literacy\, designed specifically for manufacturing and industrial environments. This program moves beyond traditional English language instruction\, focusing on the specialized language and literacy required to operate safely and efficiently on the factory floor. \nBy using company-specific documentation\, employees learn to interpret technical documents\, understand safety protocols\, and communicate risks effectively. Language barriers in a factory environment are not just HR issues—they are safety liabilities. \nThis course empowers workers to read\, understand\, and act\, converting the workplace into a safer\, more productive environment. \nTarget Audience: Non-native English speakers working in manufacturing\, production\, or warehouse environments. \nGoal: To turn language proficiency into a tangible safety and production tool\, reducing risks and minimizing HR incidents caused by miscommunication.
URL:https://www.njmep.org/calendar-event/workplace-esl-contextual-literacy-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 – Are you ready?
DESCRIPTION:10/20/2026\nThe NJMEP ISO Compliance in 2026-2027 webinar will explore areas to help our clients be prepared to transition from current management systems to updated standards\, most notably ISO 9001:2026 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2026 (Environmental). This webinar will focus on addressing the stronger requirements for risk management\, leadership accountability\, and climate change integration. \nThis webinar is recommended for Quality Managers\, Auditors\, and ISO Coordinators to understand the changes from the 2015/2018 standards to the new 2026/2027 versions and how NJMEP can help you prepare. \nSome of the areas NJMEP will be able to assist you with will be reviewed.\n• Identify Key Differences: Analyze changes between ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 9001:2026\, and ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.\n• Actionable Implementation: Develop practical action plans to address gaps in QMS/EMS systems.\n• Scenario-Based Learning: Utilize hands-on exercises to simulate audit preparations under new requirements.\n• Transition Planning: Understand the 3-year transition timeline (typically leading to 2029 deadlines). \nMajor Standards Updates Covered (2026-2027)\n• ISO 9001:2026 (Expected Sept 2026): Focuses on quality culture\, ethical leadership\, risk-based thinking\, and digital transformation.\n• ISO 14001:2026 (Expected April 2026): Emphasizes climate change impacts (Clause 4.1)\, life-cycle perspective (4.3)\, and change management (6.3). \nKey Themes for 2026-2027 Compliance\nThis NJMEP webinar will emphasize that compliance is shifting from a one-time audit to continuous\, proactive management.\n• Climate & Sustainability: Mandatory assessment of climate change risks and integration with ESG principles.\n• Leadership Accountability: Top management must show personal involvement\, particularly in environmental performance.\n• Digitalization & Supply Chain: New criteria for supply chain resilience and incorporating digital tools/AI into quality management.
URL:https://www.njmep.org/calendar-event/iso-compliance-in-2026-2027-are-you-ready-3/
LOCATION:Online
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