Mazak HR Director Named to Two Workforce Advisory Boards
Mazak HR Director William Weier was named to two northern Kentucky workforce advisory boards. In these roles, he assists with regional employment policies and aligns education to employer needs.
Mazak Corp.’s human resources director William Weier accepted appointment to two northern Kentucky advisory boards that guide regional employment policies and align education to employer needs. The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (NKWIB), which administers federal funding and local policies connecting employers and job candidates, and the Manufacturing Advisory Committee for Gateway Community and Technical College both appointed Weier in April.
William Weier of Mazak Corp. now serves on two workforce advisory boards.
Photo Credit: Mazak Corp.
The organizations’ visions align with Weier’s experience and are essential in supporting Northern Kentucky’s employers and job seekers currently and in the future. Starting out as a machinist at Cincinnati Milacron more than 40 years ago, Weier experienced the manufacturing world from both sides – on the shop floor making the product as well as the management side focused on strategic workforce planning in his current position at Mazak.
Gateway Community and Technical College is a major influence on the northern Kentucky economy by providing students the skills and training necessary to support a variety of regional businesses and industries.
“Gateway’s support of educational alignment to the needs of northern Kentucky industrial partners is critical to providing the skill sets needed for growth in the region,” says Weier.
The NKWIB’s focus on career planning and talent development are also important goals for Weier. He said its initiatives on career planning, diversity through outreach and building a workforce pipeline for the future have also been key strategies for Mazak to develop the next generation of manufacturing leaders.
“I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with both boards and have a role responding to the needs of the northern Kentucky industrial community,” Weier says.
Related Content
-
IMTS Takeaways From the Modern Machine Shop Editorial Team
The first in-person IMTS in four years left the MMS editorial staff with a lot to digest. Here are a few of our takeaways from the show floor.
-
When Handing Down the Family Machine Shop is as Complex as a Swiss-Turned Part
The transition into Swiss-type machining at Deking Screw Products required more than just a shift in production operations. It required a new mindset and a new way of running the family-owned business. Hardest of all, it required that one generation let go, and allow a new one to step in.
-
8 Ways to Increase Productivity on the Manufacturing Floor
When it comes to machine shop productivity, continuous improvement depends on efficient employees, equipment and processes.
