Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and delegates who joined us in Dallas for the summit! If you are interested in the 2026 event, please get in touch at leaphr@hansonwade.com
Returning in it's 10th year, LEAP HR: Manufacturing was the must-attend forum for senior HR leaders driving workforce innovation in the manufacturing sector.
As manufacturing faced unprecedented disruption, from accelerating digital transformation and an aging leadership pipeline to fierce competition for skilled talent, this collaborative event offered an unmatched opportunity to connect with peers who were navigating these challenges head-on.
Attendees left the summit not only inspired but equipped with practical tools, actionable strategies, and a robust network of manufacturing HR leaders prepared to lead their organizations into the future of work.
Explore The Full Event Guide:
- 8 Real Life Case Studies from Your Industry Peers
- Interactive Roundtable Discussions to Dive Deep into the Challenges Currently Facing the Manufacturing Industry
- A Breakfast Deep Dive to Discover Fresh Approaches for Leadership Development
- 6+ Hours of Networking with 60+ HR Professionals in The Manufacturing Industry
Speakers Included:
60+ senior HR professionals across manufacturing explore how industry leaders are:
Building future-ready leadership pipelines amid rapid business transformation
Developing centralized talent hubs that streamline onboarding, training, and workforce development
Innovating recruitment strategies to secure skilled labor in tight talent markets
Creating inclusive, engaging cultures tailored for frontline and plant-based workers
Leveraging personalized learning pathways to boost retention and employee growth
Collaborating in forward-thinking panels on diversity, equity, inclusion, and the evolving role of HR in a tech-driven manufacturing landscape
2025 Partners:
Previous Attending Companies:
What You Missed:
Strategic Recruitment Marketing:
Exploring how Cacique Foods partnered with state programs and used strategic recruitment marketing to access new talent pools and improve hiring outcomes in untapped geographies.
Leadership Development & Engagement:
Discovering how targeted coaching and cultural alignment at Whitebridge Pet Brands elevated leadership, boosting frontline communication, trust, and motivation in fast-paced, non-digital manufacturing environments.
Inclusive Workforce Training:
Learning how Owens Corning implemented interactive inclusion training tailored for hourly manufacturing employees to build a more respectful, engaged, and inclusive culture across sites.
Centralized Talent Hub Launch:
Seeing how Textron Aviation launched a 100,000+ sq ft Career and Learning Center to centralize hiring, skills assessments, and training, improving retention through strategies like second chance hiring and high school internships.