How to reduce turnover in a production facility? 5 effective ways
- dariakalenikova
- Jun 18
- 2 min read
High staff turnover is one of the biggest problems faced by production facilities. Not only does it generate additional costs (recruitment, training, temporary staff shortages), but it also affects productivity, team morale and the quality of order fulfilment.
In today's post, we present 5 proven strategies to help reduce turnover and retain skilled employees for longer.
1. Improving working conditions
Working in a production facility can be demanding - both physically and mentally. Even small changes in the organisation of the working environment can have a big impact on whether employees decide to stay with the company for the long term.
It is worth taking care of:
ergonomic and safe workstations
adequate ventilation and air-conditioning in the halls,
good quality working clothes,
the possibility of taking regular breaks.
Good conditions = greater loyalty.
2. Better onboarding = faster adaptation
A new employee who does not receive clear instructions and support can quickly feel lost. As a result, they will leave - sometimes after just a few days.
It is therefore worth implementing standardised onboarding:
job training,
mentor for the first days,
information material.
3. A culture of appreciation and good communication
Turnover is often not due to money, but to a lack of respect or contact with superiors.
What is worth doing?
talk to employees regularly,
praise even for minor successes,
be open to suggestions and improvements.
A listened employee = an engaged employee.
4. Competitive salary and benefits
The obvious? Maybe so - but not always applied. Good base rates are one thing, but it is also worth thinking about extras such as:
attendance and performance bonuses
benefits (sports card, private health care),
subsidised meals, travel and accommodation.
5. Outsourcing - flexibility and stability in one
More and more establishments are choosing to work with temporary or outsourcing agencies that:
provide trained staff,
take over employment formalities
guarantee staffing flexibility during peak seasons,
allow unsuitable candidates to be replaced quickly.
As a result, the employer can reduce turnover, keep production flowing and focus on business development.
Reducing turnover is a process - but with the right approach, you can significantly improve the stability of employment in a production facility. It's worth investing in people, as the team is the foundation of any well-functioning production.
If you're looking for a proven partner in the outsourcing of blue-collar workers, get in touch - we'd be happy to show you how we operate in production facilities across Poland.
