HR Policy/skills In Manufacturing Companies

Dear Seniors,

I have more than 5 years of experience in the service and ITES sectors. I have the opportunity to switch to the manufacturing industry. I am supposed to meet with industry people soon. Please guide me regarding HR practices generally adopted in manufacturing sectors, especially in Chemical industries.

Looking forward to your warm replies.

Thanks and regards,
Prabin
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Dear Prabin,

Warm wishes! I don't have exposure to the chemical industry; however, I can provide some insights on the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing sectors can be classified into heavy engineering (fabrication, e.g., L&T, BHEL, etc.), light engineering (ancillary plastics, auto ancillary like Pricol), and process industries (chemicals, fertilizers, petroleum, sugar, etc.).

All manufacturing companies (including chemicals) uphold QCDE (Quality, Cost, Delivery Time, Environment) as their mantra and obtain certification in the respective factors to achieve best practices. While these are general points, HR practices are essentially framed based on the above principles.

Therefore, creating quality circles, providing training for research and quality, educating employees on the environment, and deriving benefits for the company and the country will be considered best practices. Look for the best HR practices in industries such as Reliance, Essar, SPIC, EID Parry, BPCL, HPCL. I hope this sheds some light.

Regards,
Sathya

Hi,

I have been in the manufacturing sector for the last 12 years. It is essential to be proactive in maintaining a healthy industrial relations environment. Emphasizing technical training and conducting regional or industry-specific surveys on various issues play a crucial role in this regard.

Here, the growth may be slow, but the fundamental principles you have studied become clear in practical terms.

All the best,
Jitendra

Hi Prabin,

As long as you deal with human beings, HR policies should be the same. The big difference would be that a majority of the workforce will not be knowledge workers compared to IT, ITES, or other service industries. Another major difference would be the presence of trade unions and the accompanying IR issues. Perhaps you need to become more emotionally intelligent to deal with situations in the manufacturing sector.

Coming to the all-important factor like compensation, rarely will it match up to IT or ITES, but invariably, you can go home on time. If you need more insights, please get in touch. I can share my three decades of experience with the manufacturing sector. All the best.

B. Thyagaraj 🌀

Dear Mr. Thyagaraj and other seniors,

Thank you for the reply. It is definitely an eye-opener. The QCDE tip is very good. I am looking forward to more tips in the manufacturing sectors, mainly in chemical industries. What are the general IR measures, safety and security, compensation for daily workers, tech enhancements, etc.?

Regards,
Prabin

Hi All,

Please tell me what the difference is between HR employees in the manufacturing sector and others. Which one is the best to work for from an HR point of view?

Thanks & regards,
Jp Singh
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