Manufacturing Mastery with Graeme Fitzgerald

In today's episode, I am joined by the Director of Sales & Marketing for Mineral Systems with McLanahan Corporation – Chris Knowles.I have known Chris for a little over a year, after first working with him at McLanahan developing a strategic plan. Not only have I discovered that Chris is a passionate and knowledgeable sales and marketing executive, but also a person that places great emphasis on his people. In this two-part episode, I sit down with Chris and have a chat about:Technology advancementMineral SystemsProduct Development--risks, alternatives involved, and impact of development time frames versus product lifeChallenges and solutions in introducing new products to new marketsFind Chris on LinkedInLearn more about Mclanahan

In today's episode, I am joined by the Director of Sales & Marketing for Mineral Systems with McLanahan Corporation – Chris Knowles.I have known Chris for a little over a year, after first working with him at McLanahan developing a strategic plan. Not only have I discovered that Chris is a passionate and knowledgeable sales and marketing executive, but also a person that places great emphasis on his people. In this two-part episode, I sit down with Chris and have a chat about:Technology advancementMineral SystemsProduct Development--risks, alternatives involved, and impact of development time frames versus product lifeChallenges and solutions in introducing new products to new marketsFind Chris on LinkedInLearn more about Mclanahan

We have one of the ‘good guys' in for today's episode. Former metallurgist and now one of Australia's leader's in workplace complexity reduction – Stuart Ewin.Stuart started work in the steel industry in Wollongong, then trained as a mechanical engineer. We first worked together at BHP Steel's Newcastle rod mill, where we brought Stuart into the team to look into custom perspective in our manufacturing operations. Since then we have crossed paths in numerous ways and now do so in the podcast format. In today's episode we dive into;Importance of technology for business automationSharing experiences and knowledge to improve business productivityNew opportunities for Productivity ImprovementGreatest challenges in Productivity ImprovementFind out more about Stuart EwinCompany website: www.gestaltix.com.auLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stuartewinDirect Email: stuart@gestaltix.com.au

Another two-part episode for you listeners today, this time I am joined by Business Specialist and Manufacturing Practitioner Chris Davey. Chris is a process and performance specialist, with extensive manufacturing experience from the ground up. With a background in sports and a martial arts enthusiast, Chris brings across the application of discipline, amongst other things, into the traditional manufacturing space. With the aim to improve processes and create high-performance teams. In this episode we have a chat about;What impacts high performance in manufacturingHow being disciplined affects the performance in businessImportance of holistic approach when hiring a personOvercoming greatest challenges in business improvementFind out more about what Chris does herewww.processps.com.au

Another two-part episode for you listeners today, this time I am joined by Business Specialist and Manufacturing Practitioner Chris Davey. Chris is a process and performance specialist, with extensive manufacturing experience from the ground up. With a background in sports and a martial arts enthusiast, Chris brings across the application of discipline, amongst other things, into the traditional manufacturing space. With the aim to improve processes and create high-performance teams. In this episode we have a chat about;What impacts high performance in manufacturingHow being disciplined affects the performance in businessImportance of holistic approach when hiring a personOvercoming greatest challenges in business improvementFind out more about what Chris does herewww.processps.com.au

Manufacturing Manager, Operations Leader, Multi Site Leader & Business Advisor - Peter Davies is our guest on this episode of Manufacturing Mastery.Peter & I met numerous years ago during our time in the Australian steel industry and since then through different leadership roles via different engineering organisations. He now finds himself as a Business Advisor for the NSW Business Chamber.With a shared interest in developing world class manufacturing, in this episode, Peter & I discuss the many ways that relates to the Australian Manufacturing landscape. We look into the opportunity of innovation, areas of greatest opportunity for Australian manufacturing in 2020, how the COVID19 pandemic will impact businesses in the next years and get somewhat personal with sharing our greatest lesson.Find Peter Davies on LinkedIn

How's the World of Energy? Well in today's episode we find out, as we chat to my friend Deidre Lewis about the importance of resiliency in the business. Deidre is General Manager HSE Energy Markets at Origin Energy and is an experienced HSEQ leader with over 25 years of varied operational experience in large Australian businesses.This is two part episode as we deep dive into numerous aspects of resiliency in regards to not only the energy sector, but manufacturing and businesses as a whole.Just a few of the topics we discussUnderstanding the World of EnergyOvercoming business' tough phaseThe Market in an Energy perspectiveCollaboration and being interconnectedPOV in going back to the officeFind Deirdre Lewis on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-lewis-8b7bb914/

How's the World of Energy? Well in today's episode we find out, as we chat to my friend Deidre Lewis about the importance of resiliency in the business. Deidre is General Manager HSE Energy Markets at Origin Energy and is an experienced HSEQ leader with over 25 years of varied operational experience in large Australian businesses.This is two part episode as we deep dive into numerous aspects of resiliency in regards to not only the energy sector, but manufacturing and businesses as a whole.Just a few of the topics we discussUnderstanding the World of EnergyOvercoming business' tough phaseThe Market in an Energy perspectiveCollaboration and being interconnectedPOV in going back to the officeFind Deirdre Lewis on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-lewis-8b7bb914/

What is this business improvement thing? In today's episode, I have chat with former colleague and one of the most knowledgeable business improvement specialists in Australia – James Chevis. James is an independent Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt based in Wollongong, NSW. With 20+ years of experience in process improvement, the last 8 of which, as a Lean Six Sigma practitioner. James has built his knowledge, skills and experiences then applied numerous improvement techniques for not only manufacturing, but across many different industries. He stands out from most other business improvement specialists, because of his understanding of both, practical application in real world environments, along with a deep fundamental knowledge of the most successful techniques that work. We discuss the application of these business improvement tools and techniques. The importance of using statistics and data in helping to improve business process issues. As well as overcoming hurdles in business Improvement. Follow James Chevis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-chevis-6aa81543/

In this episode of Manufacturing Mastery, I'm joined by friend and marketing expert, Jacqui Daley. Jacqui has led the marketing at a range of organisations of all sizes, in Australia and the UK, and worked as a digital consultant across loads of industries. She is now based in Newcastle, Australia and is the founder and managing director of The Measured Marketer. Jacqui specialises in marketing within the world of manufacturing, be it Business to Business marketing, customer focus marketing, internal communication or functioning as the business's CMO. We discuss marketing and how imperative it is, yet still underutilised, within Australian manufacturing. How to identify your unique selling proposition and target ideal customers. Then explore what critical messages you need to communicate to your target customers, once you have their attention. Via consistency of message, consistency of activity and consistency of presence. We also explore how marketing is not a “dark art”. The best organisations measure their activities and translate these activities to results. They adjust and respond. Not just throw money at a wall and hope some of it sticks. Follow Jacqui here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquidaley/ Learn more about The Measured Marketer here: https://www.themeasuredmarketer.com.au/ You can read the full transcript of this episode here https://www.graemefitzgerald.com.au/

In today's podcast, I'm joined by friend and colleague for almost 40 years, John Costley. John is a Business and Operational Excellence Practitioner with Lead C.I. and has been responsible for a range of manufacturing organisations across the country. We discuss why is leadership important in the pursuit of excellence in manufacturing; what world class manufacturing is and why Australian manufacturers should strive for this. We cover the Business and Operations Excellence framework, otherwise known as the BOSEX framework;. As well as delving into leadership culture, teamwork and benchmarking. Follow John here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-costley-9b5029194/ https://leadci.com/john-costley/ You can read the full transcript of this episode here https://www.graemefitzgerald.com.au/

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