Succession planning starts on the plant floor. This session examines the business risks of promoting frontline employees without a clear path to leadership readiness—and the impact on food safety, operational performance, retention, and margin.

Drawing on research from the Meat Institute’s Workforce Experience Committee, attendees will explore the data behind the frontline succession challenge and practical strategies for identifying, developing, and advancing high-potential talent. The session will also introduce tools to assess succession readiness and identify critical gaps.