Manufacturing HR Consulting
HR expertise designed for production environments — where workforce performance directly drives operational outcomes.
What we are providing for Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing lives and dies on execution. Production lines must run. Quality standards must be met. Safety protocols must be followed. All of it depends on the workforce — the people running machines, managing lines, maintaining equipment, and keeping operations moving. When HR issues disrupt production, the impact is immediate, visible, and measurable.
Nine22 Solutions provides HR consulting built for manufacturing realities. I'm Victoria Adams Forsberg, and I specialize in operations-driven industries where HR decisions carry real operational consequences. In manufacturing, every role matters, every shift must be staffed, and workforce problems quickly become production problems. I understand the difference between a staffing inconvenience and a line-down emergency.
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Who This Is For
Manufacturing Startups & Emerging Producers
Building production capability without overbuilding overhead.
You're launching your first facility or scaling production for the first time. You need HR infrastructure that supports real production operations without adding unnecessary layers. Manufacturing startups face unique challenges — building a production workforce culture, establishing shift operations, and competing for talent against established manufacturers with deeper pockets. Nine22 helps you build it right from the start, with systems that scale as production grows.
Metal Fabrication & Machine Shops
Where skilled craftspeople are the business.
Custom fabrication, precision machining, and sheet metal work depend on experienced machinists, welders, and fabricators. Your people are your competitive advantage — and your biggest constraint. HR practices must support skilled trades recruitment, apprenticeship and skill development, and long-term retention in an increasingly tight labor market.
Assembly & Production Operations
Managing scale, shift coverage, and consistency on the floor.
Assembly lines, packaging operations, and production facilities rely on larger workforces operating across multiple shifts and skill levels. HR challenges here are operational and immediate — workforce scheduling, attendance discipline, supervisor consistency, and maintaining standards across every shift. When people systems break down, production feels it fast.
Process Manufacturing
HR built for continuous operations where consistency is non-negotiable.
Chemical processing, food and beverage, and materials manufacturing operate in continuous environments with 24/7 staffing demands. Strict safety, quality, and regulatory requirements leave little room for error. HR practices must support reliable staffing, disciplined shift transitions, and workforce consistency across rotating schedules without compromising compliance or output.
How Nine22 Supports Manufacturing Companies
Nine22 delivers HR support built for manufacturing environments — where production demands, shift operations, and quality standards leave little room for error. The focus is clear: build systems that support execution without adding complexity that slows the floor.
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Fractional HR Leadership
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Senior HR leadership scaled to manufacturing operations — without the overhead of a full-time executive.
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HR Infrastructure — Handbooks, policies, onboarding, and compliance systems designed for shift-based, production-focused environments.
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Leadership Development — Building production supervisors and line leads who manage people, enforce accountability, and deliver consistent output.
Why Manufacturing Companies Choose Nine22
I work with manufacturing companies because I understand operations-driven environments — where HR decisions affect production outcomes every day.
I understand:
- The difference between discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, and job shop operations
- Why a machinist's expectations are different from an assembler's — and how to build systems that work for both
- How to manage shift transitions and schedule rotations without constant disruption
- The compliance environment that governs safety, documentation, and workforce practices
- What it takes to build an employer brand when competing against larger manufacturers
Frequently Asked Questions
Manufacturing HR Support
Do you work with smaller manufacturers and manufacturing startups?
Yes. Emerging manufacturers are a significant part of my work. Starting or scaling a production operation requires HR practices that support growth without adding unnecessary complexity. Nine22 helps manufacturing startups build the systems and structure they need — right-sized for today and ready to scale.
Do you work with both union and non-union manufacturers?
Yes. The dynamics are different, but both require disciplined HR practices. For union environments, I support labor relations, grievance processes, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. For non-union environments, I help build competitive practices that attract, engage, and retain talent without a union structure.