WorkForge Launches New Workforce Training Platform at American Food Manufacturing Summit 2027

WorkForge Shift combines multilingual training, skills management and competency validation to help manufacturers build a more capable and audit-ready workforce

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkForge, a leader in frontline workforce development for the food manufacturing industry, today unveiled WorkForge Shift, a new training and competency platform designed specifically for food and beverage manufacturers, at the American Food Manufacturing Summit 2027.

The launch comes as food manufacturers contend with average annual turnover of 40% and the expected retirement of approximately 25% of food plant workers by 2030, increasing pressure to onboard employees quickly, preserve institutional knowledge and maintain operational consistency.

Unlike traditional learning management systems that focus primarily on course completion, WorkForge Shift combines multilingual training, competency management, skills tracking and supervisor-led validation to help manufacturers confirm employees can perform critical job functions safely and consistently.

"Across the food manufacturing industry, training is too often measured by completion rather than competency," said Laura Dunn Nelson, Vice President of Product Management, Food Safety & Strategic Alliances at WorkForge. "WorkForge Shift gives supervisors a practical way to verify that employees can do the job safely and correctly, and document that competency at scale. Just as important, it helps build strong food safety and safety cultures, where every employee understands their role, is recognized for doing the right thing, and is part of a team committed to continuous improvement."

WorkForge Shift helps food manufacturers capture knowledge, develop skills and maintain workforce readiness through:

• Content Builder to create multiple types of training content quickly and easily translate it into 20+ languages.
• Behavior Checks for supervisor-led skills validation and auditable competency records.
• Skill Tracks that provide visibility into workforce qualifications and recertification requirements.
• Learning Plans to automate training management and assign and renew training by role.
• Audit-ready reporting with instant access to training, competency and compliance records.

The platform supports plant leadership, HR and training teams, food safety and quality professionals, operations leaders and frontline employees through a single workforce development system.

By expanding beyond traditional compliance driven models, WorkForge delivers training that is more engaging, more effective, and better aligned with the needs of today's workforce.

Learn more at www.workforge.com/shift or contact [email protected].

About WorkForge

WorkForge is reshaping the landscape of learning and development in the food manufacturing industry. Our comprehensive solution provides a one-stop shop for off-the-shelf and customizable content, the WorkForge Shift training platform, and expert consulting services. WorkForge creates bespoke learning experiences where employees can access tailored training at their convenience, promoting universal learning across diverse environments and devices. Rooted in educational best practices, our content is delivered in written, spoken, and visual formats.

WorkForge doesn't just focus on compliance training; we prioritize competency development to address critical issues like an aging workforce, skills shortages, and technological advancements. By fostering critical thinking and enhancing workplace satisfaction, we drive peak performance throughout the entire workforce. For more information, please visit: www.workforge.com.

SOURCE WorkForge