How Arizona MEP Helps Arizona Manufacturers Grow
Manufacturers preparing for growth often focus on improving processes to eliminate waste, reduce wait times, and remove duplicate tasks. Employees play a critical role in these improvements and may require new training to meet evolving expectations. These efforts lead to operational efficiencies that help production lines meet increased demand.
Applying the same continuous improvement mindset to human resources and employee development can strengthen the organization and better support long-term growth.
Apply Continuous Improvement to Employee Development
A continuous performance improvement approach to employee and organizational development can:
- Improve utilization of employee skills and capabilities
- Align employees with company goals and clarify individual roles
- Identify skill gaps and support targeted employee development plans
HR Management Audits Support Growth
An HR management audit delivers many of the same benefits as a process audit. When companies prepare for growth, auditing and documenting current HR practices helps ensure the organization is structured to scale effectively.
An HR audit helps answer questions such as:
- Does the company have an employee handbook that defines acceptable workplace behavior?
- Are HR policies and procedures compliant with legal requirements?
- Are job descriptions defined for every role?
- Are employees placed in positions that match their skills?
- How are employees aligned to support growth objectives?
- Is the company investing in employee development?
Prepare Your Organization for Growth with Arizona MEP
Arizona MEP provides access to HR and manufacturing experts who conduct audits based on best practices and support implementation of employee development strategies. Our team helps manufacturers build the structure and systems needed to manage growth successfully.
HR and Organizational Development Services
- Provide senior-level guidance on operational and strategic HR issues
- Audit existing HR practices and introduce best-practice structures
- Create evolving organization charts aligned with growth plans
- Review and refine job descriptions to match role requirements
Get Started with Arizona MEP
If you need support evaluating organizational performance and implementing best practices to achieve your growth goals, contact the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership at 602-845-1256 or [email protected]. Our organizational development experts help manufacturers build a strong foundation for long-term success.