Register now: Workforce Transformation
How manufacturers can reskill teams, attract new talent and lead through transformation.
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Here is the reality: automotive manufacturing is racing towards a major skills gap. As factories get smarter, the distance between what workers know, and what they need to know, is widening. Retiring baby boomers are taking decades of expertise with them, while Gen Z demands entirely different career expectations, and with vehicle production advancing, skills transfer is production-critical. This livestream tackles the workforce challenge head-on, exploring how progressive manufacturers are building talent pipelines, reskilling their teams, and creating cultures that attract the next generation.
Why this matters now:
The AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2025 found that:
30% of decision-makers rank labour and skills shortages among their biggest manufacturing challenges.
28% identify robotics and automation as the most acute skills gap.
18% highlight battery and EV expertise.
31% are investing in automation, but only 19% are expanding training programmes.
With 61% of automotive roles expected to require new skills by 2035, manufacturers cannot rely on recruitment alone. They need to reskill faster, build stronger talent pipelines and manage change more effectively.
What you’ll learn
Reskill at scale - Discover how manufacturers can build systematic training programmes for automation, EV production, data and digital manufacturing.
Attract the next generation - Learn what younger workers want from employers — and how automotive manufacturers can compete more effectively for technical and digital talent.
Lead through change - Explore practical change-management strategies that help employees embrace new technologies and support transformation.
The technology is evolving. The workforce has to evolve with it - register today!
Speakers
Raidan Lage
Regional Smart Factory Coordinator
ZF Group
Raidan is a digital transformation and smart factory professional with 13+ years of manufacturing experience at ZF Group, including leading smart factory initiatives in more than 10 plants across the Americas region. Expertise in Industry 4.0, operational excellence, and data-driven improvement initiatives focused on enhancing plant performance. Additional background in production management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Moderator
Ilkhan Ozsevim
Deputy Editor
AMS
Ilkhan Ozsevim is a seasoned editor and journalist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Ilkhan has established himself as a trusted voice in the automotive world, specialising in engaging thought leaders and writing insightful features on topics ranging from EVs and smart factories through to automotive logistics and supply chain management.
Nick Holt
Editor
AMS
With over 20 years experience covering the automotive industry, Nick is responsible for editorial across Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. He has gained wide experience in automotive production operations, visiting OEM and tier supplier factories in Europe, India, China and the US.
