Putting Talent at the Centre An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing 2025

Fortune Brands Innovations – Nogales, Mexico TABLE 6 Site Change storyTalent innovations Description Impact Fortune Brands Innovations – Nogales, MexicoFortune Brands Innovations’ Mexico plant faced challenges related to culture, talent development and operational efficiency. To address these challenges, they implemented a series of initiatives focused on creating a positive work environment, upskilling employees and improving operational performance.Developing future leadersProgramme that provides training and development opportunities for employees, including a job board to facilitate career progression and Lean Six Sigma training to improve problem-solving skills –An 88% decrease in attrition Cultivating a safety-first cultureSafety culture initiative that involves all employees in accident prevention and investigation –A 100% decrease in safety incidents All associates process preparation (3P)Initiative that involves all employees in the development and improvement of processes –A 14% increase in OEE Creating career pathwaysClear career path for hourly associates, with defined training and expertise requirements for each level –A 71% increase in internal promotions Nestle – Vila Velha, Brazil TABLE 7 Site  Change story Talent innovations  Description  Impact  Nestlé – Vila Velha, Brazil Nestlé’s Brazil factory faced the challenge of integrating deaf employees into its workforce. To address this, they implemented a comprehensive approach focused on inclusive communication, training and development. Inclusion of deaf and hard-of- hearing employees Nestlé’s Brazil factory, Garoto, has hired a sign language specialist to implement a training programme for hearing employees to learn sign language. Additionally, they have developed a comprehensive training curriculum for deaf employees that includes courses in basic Portuguese, mathematics and financial management.   –234 people trained in Brazilian sign language  –0 voluntary attrition among deaf employees  –16 percentage point increase in successful performance evaluations  Chocolates University The programme trains employees annually in chocolate technology, ensuring the retention of technical expertise within their operations while supporting employees’ professional development.  –A total of 306 students trained including, five being deaf and hard-of- hearing students –A 34% increase in certified students A250% increase in certified deaf students  Quality  Champion GarotoThe programme encourages employees to participate in food safety and quality excellence initiatives throughout the factory. –Launched in 2023 with certification of four deaf employees  –A total of 81 projects implemented by students Gender balance initiativeTargeted initiatives and programmes, such as the “Empowered” initiative, prepare women for leadership roles and create equal opportunities for employees of all genders. –A 26.4% increase in gender neutral workstations  –A 36.5% increase in women in leadership roles 33 Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing