Emily Lundi Mallett
Vice President, Talent Management CoorsTek
Emily Lundi Mallett is Vice President of Talent Management at CoorsTek, Inc., where she leads innovative workforce strategies to close critical skills gaps in manufacturing. At CoorsTek, she spearheaded the launch of a custom-designed Skills Academy and a $5M Advanced Manufacturing Training Center to align talent development with production and future workforce needs. Emily brings deep expertise in building structured, scalable learning models and forging strong partnerships across industry, education, and government. She will share insights on “Launching a Skills Academy to Power the Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow.”
Seminars
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Discover: Building Technical Talent Pipelines by Launching a Scalable Skills Academy to Drive Workforce Readiness & Future-Proof Manufacturing Operations
1:30 pm
- Tackling persistent skills gaps in manufacturing by launching scalable internal development models aligned with workforce planning, production requirements, and future operational needs
- Building a structured skills and proficiency framework through a custom-designed CoorsTek Academy, enabling leaders to assess individual capabilities, identify cross-training pathways, and drive targeted upskilling on critical manufacturing processes
- Investing in long-term talent pipelines through a $5M Advanced Manufacturing Training Center and youth apprenticeship program co-developed with state, education, and industry partners to train and retain the next generation of skilled manufacturing talent
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Develop: How Can Manufacturers Design Skills Frameworks & Training Models That Future-Proof Operations?
2:10 pm
- What strategies help organizations move from ad-hoc training to structured skills academies aligned with workforce planning and production needs?
- How can DACUM and similar methodologies accelerate competency while ensuring compliance and precision in regulated environments?
- What role do external partnerships, apprenticeships, and advanced training centers play in building sustainable talent pipelines?
- How can organizations measure the ROI of skills academies and competency frameworks beyond speed, such as retention, mobility, and operational resilience?
