National Seminar on Capacity Building for Rural Graduates in Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) on 13th September 2019

1. SKILL DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES IN
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
BY 2025

2. Rev.Fr.A.ALEX., M.Com, M.Ed, M. Phil. UGC- NET, SET
Head of the Department
Department of B.Com (BANK MANAGEMENT)
Department of BBA (COMPUTER APPLICATIONS)

3. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
1. According to recent statistics, only 5% of students passing out of the
engineering colleges are employable and another 15% need to be
trained and then employed. The remaining engineering students are just
not employable.
“The final year of the students must be reserved exclusively for project
work, again sponsored by an industry. The student will have to work for
a minimum of 48 hours a week within the industry for at least 280 days
of the year.”
Kishore Karandikar, Retd Assistant General, Manager - Electronics,
Tata Motors

4. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
2.The manufacturing sector in India will have to depend on highly skilled
workforce and technology professionals.
The ‘Make in India’ programme aims:
1. To make the country a manufacturing hub and push the share from the present
15% – 25%.
2. To create millions of jobs in 25 industry verticals that include automotive,
cement, metal, mining, electronics, drugs and pharmaceuticals, power and
others.
The ‘Skill India’ initiative aims to train over 400 million people in India in different
skills by 2022.

5. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
3.For the creation of skilled workforce,
the best way is to take a holistic approach in the educational system
on-the-job training, certification by professional and industry organisations,
company or industry-initiated skill development programmes, and above all, the
workforce-commitment to continuous learning.
“The industry expects the colleges and other technical schools to equip
technology professionals with the basic entry-level technical knowledge.”
Rajabahadur V Arcot, Industry Analyst & Business Consultant

6. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
4.
We need to train future skilled workers in areas such as robotics, 3D
Printing, AI, Big Data, sustainable development and other state-of-
the-art areas that have an influence in manufacturing.
Dr Balkrishna C Rao, Associate Professor, Department of
Engineering Design, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras

7. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
5.
In the current times, the concept of Internet of Things (IoT), which integrates the
cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligent systems and cloud computing in the
manufacturing field has revolutionised the concept of industrial manufacturing by
several folds.
This has shifted the significance from the machine operation to the development of
smart machines wherein each and every operation and the self-correction of the
parameters is controlled by the computer software.
This adoption of IoT for Industry 4.0 has necessitated re-thinking of the skills
required by the operatives. It will result in replacement of lower skilled jobs by higher
skilled jobs through automation.
Prof D R Kiran, Principal (Retd), PMR Institute of Technology

8. What does the Manufacturing Industry Experts say?
6.
Digitalisation and IoT are playing an important role in industrial automation.
Industry 4.0 transforms the idea of smart factory’s connectivity within factories,
suppliers and customers into reality. The Indian market should be ready to adapt to
these requirements.
Considering latest automation trends, We have already entered into Human Robot
Collaboration (HRC) with services and products. Offering this to the Indian market is
our top-most priority in addition to the PSS 4000 automation systems. At Pilz India,
technology leadership and professional competence is our priority and we will invest
more into this and grow with the changing industry trends.
From the Pilz, automation industry

9. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
A pair of hands, a strong back and a committed work ethic were the
most important skills for enjoying a career in manufacturing.
Generations of manufacturing workers utilized these hands-on skills
for decades
However, in recent years there has been a transition from the
assembly-line style of manufacturing of the past to the technology-
driven manufacturing of today
Today’s manufacturing workers need to have a wider scope of skills to
be successful

10. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
1. Attention to Detail
• Attention to detail is a job skill that was important in the old
days of manufacturing, and remains important today.
• It’s essential for workers to be both focused and detail-
oriented.
• A lack of attention can spell danger for you or your co-
workers.

11. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
2. Critical Thinking
Today’s manufacturing worker has to be able to
think on their feet and troubleshoot small
problems as they arrive.
Supervisors don’t have the time to solve all of the
day’s issues individually.

12. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
3. Strong Communication
Communication is a great skill to possess
regardless of the industry you work in, but in
manufacturing, being able to communicate
effectively with your team is hugely beneficial.

13. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
Employers want workers who can work with their
co-workers to troubleshoot issues and achieve
the greater goals of the company. show you’re a
team player committed to the overall success of
the company.

14. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
4. Interest and Aptitude for Technology
• Employers love to hire those who have an interest and aptitude in
technology. Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way
manufacturing workplaces operate.
• Five years ago, the smartphone altered the way manufacturing
operated, today it’s drones.
• A few years down the line it could be artificial intelligence.
• By demonstrating an interest in technology and a desire to learn it,
you’re sending a message of your long-term potential to employers.
Make sure you highlight this skill in your resume using examples
from previous jobs.

15. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
5. Dependability
• Manufacturing workers must be dependable. Manufacturing workplaces
are often large, so supervisors need their employees to be accountable
with little oversight.
• Workers who excel without their supervisors standing over their
shoulder will carve out successful careers.
• Arriving on-time and ready for the day also ties into dependability.
• Aim to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you’re not rushing to your
station.

16. 6 Skills Needed to Be Successful in a Manufacturing Job
6. Ability to be Cross-Trained
• With so many different job tasks involved in manufacturing, an employee
who has been or has the ability to be cross-trained is hugely valuable to
the company.
• Things happen—people get sick, people take vacations and some
workers simply don’t show up.
• If you have the ability to be cross-trained in numerous functions,
supervisors can plug you in as needed. Employees who can perform
numerous job functions lead to excellent trainers and supervisors down
the line.

17. Is a Job in Manufacturing Right for You?
• While all of these skills are important for finding success
in a manufacturing job, if you can’t check each one off
just yet, don’t worry.
• If you have a desire to learn and refine your skills, as well
as have a real interest in working in manufacturing, we
encourage you to consider getting your feet wet.
• From entry-level to managerial roles, there are a variety
of opportunities and job types across a wide array of
industries.

18. The Top 10 Skills Manufacturers Are Looking For, And How Much They Pay
• Prior to and throughout the Great Recession, manufacturing lost
millions of jobs.
• But the story doesn’t end there.
• With nearly half the current manufacturing workforce age 45 or
older and nearing retirement, manufacturers need younger
employees more than ever.
• The fact is, today’s manufacturing jobs look a lot different than
they did 20 years ago.
• Now, they’re increasingly high-tech.

19. The Top 10 Skills Manufacturers Are Looking For, And How Much They Pay
• They blend engineering skills—like industrial design and quality
control—with traditional manufacturing skills—like welding or
machining.
• Employers need people who can design and build products using
computer-controlled machinery while simultaneously finding ways
to improve efficiency.
• According to our latest research, these jobs also pay well,
especially if workers are willing to upgrade their skills and
education.
• So what skills are employers looking for?

20. Skill Clusters
In our analysis of hundreds of thousands of job postings from 2017, we found that
employers need workers well-versed in the following skill clusters:
1. Vehicles: Production skills primarily related to the specialized needs
of auto, aerospace, and defense.
2. Traditional Production Skills: Tried-and-true production skills like
welding, machining, fabrication, etc.
3. Computer-Automated Technologies (CAT): The ability to operate
and fix computerized and automated technologies that dominate the
production environment today.

21. Skill Clusters
In our analysis of hundreds of thousands of job postings from 2017, we found that
employers need workers well-versed in the following skill clusters:
4. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Quality-control processes
that ensure the product meets quality requirements.
5. Industrial Design: Creating products and systems optimized for
manufacturability and efficiency.
6. Six Sigma: Engineering and process improvement methodologies
that improve efficiency and effectiveness by removing waste and
reducing variation.
These skill clusters demonstrate that manufacturers are looking for a hybrid of
classic production skills and engineering-type skills.

22. What About the Money?
There is good money to be made in each of these skill clusters, especially if
you mix and match skills just right.
These skill clusters can earn the following salaries:
1. Vehicles: Over $48K/year
2. Traditional Production Skills: Over $56K/year
3. CAT: Over $63K/year
4. GMP: Over $74K/year
5. Industrial Design: Nearly $75K/year
6. Six Sigma: Over $79K/year

23. The Effect of Upskilling on Manufacturing Salaries
These skills also stack and transfer well. A person could start
their career in a traditional manufacturing role, then add
education and training over time to qualify for an engineering
or business role within the same company, or even to
transfer to an industry outside manufacturing.
The higher salaries and increased career opportunities
would make this additional education worthwhile.

24. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
1. Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma
• Often simply referred to as “lean,” lean manufacturing is all about
eliminating waste from any manufacturing process.
• Similarly, Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology that improves
performance by removing waste and reducing variation.
• Six Sigma skills are also highly transferable and in demand in
other industries.

25. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
2. Continuous Improvement Process (CIP or CI)
• CIP helps companies identify opportunities for greater efficiency
in their processes, and address these opportunities with
incremental changes rather than big ones.
• CIP is often viewed as a more informal process.

26. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
3. Fabrication Technology
• This skill uses the technology involved in fabrication. Fabrication
is the process of building a metal structure by cutting, machining,
welding, stamping, etc.
• Products can include everything from auto parts to art.

27. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
4. Welding Technologies
• Welding is the fusing of materials, usually metal or
thermoplastics.
• Welding is one of the older traditional skills—like fabrication (No.
3) and machining (No. 5)—that are still crucial.

28. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
5. Machining
• According to Business Dictionary, machining is any process
“such as abrading, cutting, drilling, forming, grinding, and/or
shaping of a piece of metal or other material performed by
machine tools such as lathes, power saws, and presses.”
• These tools can be human-operated or computer-operated.
Machined parts can include things like pulleys, bolts, axle nuts,
and support brackets. They’re used in industries like oil & gas,
aerospace, energy, health care, and food service.

29. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
6. Product Design
• Product design is the process of developing a new product for
manufacturability.
• Designers take an idea and design a tangible product that works
in the marketplace and is optimized for efficient manufacturing.

30. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
7. Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Also known as CAPA, Corrective and Preventive Actions is
similar to Six Sigma.
• It aims to improve an organization’s processes by eliminating
issues such as customer complaints, machinery failure, etc.
• CAPA is all about quality-control and is often required by
government or other regulation agencies.

31. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
8. Quality Management Systems
• If CAPA is about specific ways to identify and fix problems in any
process, QMS describes the entire system.
• This includes documenting processes, procedures, and keeping
track of who does what.
• The goals are to lower costs, engage staff, improve efficiency,
and maintain high quality.

32. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
9. Good Manufacturing Practices
• GMP ensures products are made with consistency and that they
meet quality standards.
• GMP is particularly important within pharmaceuticals and food
production.

33. Top 10 Skills
Finally, what specific skills are in demand in these clusters?
10. Computer-Automated Technologies
• This skill involves using computer technology in the design and
manufacturing of products.
• This includes computer-aided design (CAD) software like
AutoCAD often used by engineers, architects, and construction
professionals.

34. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
1. Employment isn’t limited to an occupation or industry.
• From executives to assembly and food service workers,
full-service employment agencies are usually looking for
candidates to fill a variety of positions across an array of
industries.
• This means they can connect you with a position that
matches your unique skills.

35. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
2. Services are free to those seeking employment.
1. Reputable employment agencies don’t charge people
seeking employment.
2. Instead, they’re compensated by companies who want to
find quality candidates like you.
3. It’s like having someone do the job hunting for you for
free, which gives you more time to prepare for the rest of
the hiring process.

36. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
3. Employment can be flexible.
Employment agencies work to align
you with the positions that are most
suited to your experience, abilities
and goals. As a result, you can
often choose when, where, and
how you want to work, whether
that’s:
1. Part-time or full-time
2. First-, second- or third-shift
3. Flex, permanent or seasonal
4. In an office, retail, or factory
setting, or out in the field

37. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
4. Employment agencies can help you get your foot in
the door of a great company.
• The job search is a full-time job in itself, and you’ll likely be facing
stiff competition from other job seekers. Since employment
agencies are working with companies to find the best talent, they
can help remove barriers and move your resume toward the top of
the application pile.
• Furthermore, an employment agency often has access to jobs that
aren’t advertised publically, opening you up to exclusive
opportunities.

38. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
5. You can receive health and lifestyle benefits.
• Most job seekers like yourself are looking to work for a company
that offers quality benefits.
• The good news is that the best staffing agencies often offer
benefits and perks to eligible employees.

39. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
6. You’ll get training and professional development
support.
• A good employment agency will give you the professional
development and support you need to succeed, from presenting
yourself well to excelling on the job.

40. 6 Reasons Employment Agencies Can Help you find Your Career
If your job hunt is fizzling and you could get rejection letters, don’t despair. Instead, join
through an employment or staffing agency.
This includes:
1. Resume and interviewing advice
2. Networking and social media coaching
3. Orientation and training
4. Support in skills development such as computer training and
applied technology

41. Thank You
Rev.Fr.A.Alex