Podcasts about plant manager

In this Alumni Spotlight episode, we speak with Tyler Esters, Plant Manager at Closure Systems International and a 2024 graduate of the METM program. Tyler shares his experience returning to school as a working professional and father, how he balances family life and work with school, and the skills he gained through the METM program. Listen to hear what it looks like to grow as a leader while managing real-life demands.Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

My seasonal updates give you an opportunity to get to know me better. In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (2), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing this Spring.   Thank you for listening to episode 331 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast. Select episode 331.   Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out!     Apple Podcasts   https://apple.co/42yqXOG  Spotify  https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY  Amazon/Audible  https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt   I can help you start your podcast, narrate your book, and say drug names correctly. To learn more, go to kimnewlove.com.   Family update We've been enjoying local ice cream shops, watching birds and squirrels on Kraig's Bird Buddy bird feeder camera, and replacing our wooden deck with a concrete patio and a pergola. Kraig (22) graduated from high school on May 16. His graduation party will be in June.  Derrick finished his first engineering co-op in May. He's taking classes at The University of Cincinnati this summer. Nathan is still a Plant Manager at First Solar (Perrysburg, OH). He turns 50 in June. I've been driving my BMWC400X motor scooter.  I went out to breakfast with my Mom for Mother's Day.  I went to the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Pharmacists Association in Columbus, OH in April. I'm making YouTube videos using pictures/videos from my Europe trip last Spring. Click here to watch the Netherlands leg of our journey. I'm still growing out my hair color. Not done yet!   Business Update: The Pharmacist's Voice ®, LLC My book is now available on amazon.com in print, ebook, and audiobook.  I have four consulting clients: 2 podcasting, 1 audiobook, and 1 miscellaneous project. I will be teaching Podcasting 101 again this Fall at the 577 Foundation. I may also teach Audio Engineering 101 and an iMovie class titled, “YouTube Made Simple (Mac Edition): Craft Your First Video with iMovie” I'm interested in selling social stories on https://www.teacherspayteachers.com. I renewed the Registered Trademark for The Pharmacist's Voice ®.   Podcast Update  I host The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast and The Perrysburg Podcast. Each show is published weekly.  The Pharmacist Authors Series returns this summer with three more episodes.  I bought a new audio interface (PreSonus Studio 1824C). Click to watch my YouTube video about it.  Updating software makes me nervous. This Spring, I updated the audio engineering program and the operating system on my desktop computer.   What have I been listening to? (Music, podcasts, and audiobooks) Music: We Didn't Start the Fire by Billy Joel, I can't drive 55 by Sammy Hagar, Let's Get it Started by the Black Eyed Peas and Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his Comets.  Podcasts: School of Podcasting and CPhT Connect Audiobooks: Extreme Ownership by Jaco, Willink and Leif Babin and Antisemitism in America by Chuck Schumer.    What have I been reading (with Kraig)?  The Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs  The Call of the Wild by Jack London Tales from the Hump: a Kids-Eye View of the 1960s by Richard Morgan Affirm Yourself by Dr. Jerry Levin   What have I been watching? Lessons in Chemistry (TV miniseries)  Modern Family (TV series) Saturday Night Live (Season 50) The Amazing Race (TV series) Survivor (TV series) Shark Tank (TV series) YouTube: Mr. Beast (prosthetics video), Mama Doctor Jones, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert Red Notice (movie) Greater (movie) You're Cordially Invited (movie)   What have I been playing? The new Ticket to Ride iPad app. I have played 4 maps so far: USA, Switzerland, Europe, and Japan. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ticket-to-ride-the-board-game/id6463616555    Previous Updates  Episode 319 Winter 2025 Update Episode 305 Fall 2024 Update Episode 291 Summer 2024 Update Episode 279 Spring 2024 Update Episode 264 Winter 2024 Update  Episode 252 Fall 2023 Update Episode 238 Summer 2023 Update Episode 217 Spring 2023 Update Episode 200 Winter 2023 Update Episode 186 Fall 2022 Update   Kim's websites and social media links: ✅ Monthly email newsletter sign-up link https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF  ✅ LinkedIn Newsletter link https://bit.ly/40VmV5B ✅ Business website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com ✅ Buy my book on amazon.com https://amzn.to/4iAKNBs  ✅ The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast ✅ Drug pronunciation course https://www.kimnewlove.com ✅ A Behind-the-scenes look at The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast © Online Course https://www.kimnewlove.com  ✅ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnewlove ✅ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.newlove.96 ✅ Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNewloveVO ✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimnewlovevo/ ✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ ✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z ✅ Start a podcast with the same coach who helped me get started (Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting)! **Affiliate Link - NEW 9-8-23**      Thank you for listening to episode 331 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast.  If you know someone who would like this episode, please share it with them!

In this episode, we're joined by Søren Schønnemann, CEO, Factbird, the SaaS provider that helps manufacturers maximize their performance through manufacturing intelligence from Operator to Process Engineer to Plant Manager,  We talk to Søren about the hiring strategy and organizational evolution that he's taken the company on to support their rapid growth, from 8 to 90 people while going from startup to breaking 10m Euro in ARR in less than 4 years. Here are some of the key questions we address: - Why was his first 2 hires a Talent Aqcuistion specialist and a Sales Ops way before they had a commerial and GTM team in place? - How has his hiring philosphy evolved as the company needs evolved? - How do you balance the need for personal growth of staff vs the need of organization growth? - What have been some of the most tricky challenges through this growth spurt and how did they handle them? - Which are his biggest lessons learned from growing the organization at this pace, and what would he do differently next time? Tune in to learn how Søren and his team have supported the need of the organization with a unique look at who to hire at what point in time, spoiler alert it is not sales people to start with, to get to the 10m Euro mark.

ESB is once again running guided tours at Ardnacrusha Power Station in Co Clare this summer, offering the public a rare opportunity to explore one of Ireland's most significant engineering landmarks - free of charge. School group tours will take place from 22 May to 30 June with public tours beginning July 1 through to 5 September 2025 (weekdays only). Each tour provides a fun, engaging and informative experience, tracing the story of electricity in Ireland from the station's origins in the 1920s to ESB's modern-day commitment to renewable energy and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Brendan Shine, Plant Manager at Ardnacrusha, said: "All the staff working here at Ardnacrusha are delighted to once again open the gates of the station to school groups and the public so they can get an insight into the workings of our great station, and the contribution it has made to the country's economic and social history. Our guides will ensure this is a memorable experience for all and we encourage anyone interested to book early." Visitors on the 90-minute guided tour will learn how Ardnacrusha revolutionised life in Ireland and continues to play a vital role in ESB's sustainability strategy. Participants will also gain insight into some of the cutting-edge renewable energy technologies being adopted by the organisation. Ardnacrusha Tour Details: School Group Tours: 22 May - 30 June 2025 Public Tours: 1 July - 5 September 2025 Days: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) Duration: Approx. 90 minutes Group Size: Up to 30 people Bookings are essential and can be made at www.esb.ie/ardnacrushatours, where visitors can also find accessibility information and check available dates. Commissioned in 1929, Ardnacrusha was the centrepiece of the Shannon hydro-electric scheme - a visionary project that symbolised Irish independence and industrial ambition. Constructed by 5,000 workers over four years, the scheme cost over IR£5 million, the equivalent of 20% of Ireland's GDP at the time. With an initial capacity of 86 megawatts, it was enough to power the entire country. Today, Ardnacrusha remains operational, contributing around 2% of Ireland's total electricity supply. Visitor Feedback: "I'm a mom of three kids - 14, 11, and 6 - and we all found the tour incredibly interesting. We were actually disappointed when it ended - we wanted it to go on longer! The guides were very knowledgeable and answered every question with ease." "A great tour. Very informative, guides are very knowledgeable on all aspects of the tour. Witty, funny, and interactive. There was a wide diverse age group on our tour and all was catered for. It starts on time, don't feel rushed throughout the tour. Highly recommend this experience." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Today on City Beat, I am talking with Joe Tipper, Water Treatment Plant Manager for the City of Nevada. Joe will talk about renovations coming to the water treatment plant, as well as costs and timelines. Joe will also discuss his work to achieve grant money for the project. We will talk about what happens to well water at the plant, how the water is treated and eventually makes it to your faucet.

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers tips on how to create a safe space for spirited debate in industrial operations. Key takeaways Superficial harmony in meetings delays critical decisions—candor leads to better outcomes. Leaders should hold back opinions to foster open, fact-based team input. Clear decision-making processes prevent debates from becoming unproductive conflicts. Professional disagreement is vital—silence in meetings and complaints in hallways hurt reliability.

Last week we described the hiring team to be led by the VPHR for a manufacturing company. We can say that the company custom designs, fabricates, and installs outer glass walls for office buildings throughout the U.S. The hiring team includes Dick Cheney, CFO; Nancy Pelosi, VP General Counsel; Martha Stewart, VP of Marketing; Snoop Dogg, VP of Sales; Bill Clinton, CFO; and Anne Richards, Plant Manager. They have established the job specifications and will each interview a candidate that was sourced by an executive search firm. Our show will focus on one of the interviews conducted by Soop Dogg, the VP Sales. Watch https://youtu.be/hvgGS2F1swM

Last week we described the hiring team to be led by the VPHR for a manufacturing company. We can say that the company custom designs, fabricates, and installs outer glass walls for office buildings throughout the U.S. The hiring team includes Dick Cheney, CFO; Nancy Pelosi, VP General Counsel; Martha Stewart, VP of Marketing; Snoop Dogg, VP of Sales; Bill Clinton, CFO; and Anne Richards, Plant Manager. They have established the job specifications and will each interview a candidate that was sourced by an executive search firm. Our show will focus on one of the interviews conducted by Soop Dogg, the VP Sales. Watch https://youtu.be/hvgGS2F1swM

Chris Holman welcomes Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, headquartered in Lansing, MI, serving 9 states. He is joined on this interview by,... Jennifer Calery, Strategic Communications Specialist, Cinnaire, Alpena, MI, assisting her local Boys and Girls Club. Mike Daust, Mark's brother-in-law, Plant Manager, Albie's Food Products, LLC, Gaylord, MI. Welcome back Mark share the scope of the issues folks have endured "up north"? You have a couple of folks with you can you please introduce them? Jennifer I understand you're assisting shelters? You met with Governor Whitmer last week, tell us more? Electricity is coming back on but share about the Alpena storm damage? Mike, share about the storm's impact on Gaylord, and your workforce? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

What You'll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Andy Olrich, and guest Leire Martinez discuss the importance of sustaining culture and connection in organizations. They emphasize that culture is crucial for continuous improvement and can vary across different departments and regions.About the Guest:With a strong Lean Six Sigma background, she is experienced as an Operations Director managing multi-site operations, as well as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, and Continuous Improvement Manager in the automotive sector within a VUCA environment and during challenging periods such as COVID, the chip crisis, and material shortages. Her aim is to inspire the teams she works with to achieve results as one, always acting with integrity, a willingness to win, and a commitment to making tomorrow better.Links:Click Here For Leire Martinez LinkedIn

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers how to use observation to be a better manager, why you should have a mentor and how to be a better mentor yourself.

James Lane is a plant manager with Trivium Packaging. He works out of their Youngstown plant, which is the largest of many plants that Trivium operates, and he's skilled in operations management, continuous improvement, and business process improvement. James is also a strong media and communications professional, having earned a J.D. degree focused on corporate law from Capital University Law School, which has informed his leadership in union environments and contract negotiations. James recently spoke with Plant Services editor in chief Thomas Wilk about his journey from military service to manufacturing leadership in the packaging industry.

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into understanding the difference between maintenance and reliability engineers and how to best use their strengths.

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into training the maintenance and reliability team and building credibility.

In this episode, Jean-Charles Dumont, a plant manager at AGC, shares his transformative journey of creating a regenerative work environment. Starting from scratch in 2018, Jean-Charles built a team culture rooted in emotional intelligence, trust, and servant leadership. He opens up about the challenges of balancing productivity with humanity and how his approach has resulted in unprecedented low turnover, high engagement, and long-term success.Together with host Murielle Machiels, they dive into:The importance of humility and emotional intelligence in leadership.How empowering people on the shop floor creates innovation and fosters trust.Overcoming recruitment challenges and ensuring the right cultural fit.Shifting from fear-based management to a trust-driven workplace.The significance of long-term vision inspired by Japanese organizational culture.Whether you're a leader aiming to redefine workplace culture, an HR professional tackling retention, or someone fascinated by innovative leadership, this conversation will inspire and empower you.Discover how you can create a workplace where people feel motivated, respected, and eager to contribute—one step at a time.How adapted are you to the fast & busy times? Do our 5-min assessment: https://www.qileader.com/content/fast-times-quizGo to https://www.qileader.com/ to start your transformation journey as well.Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muriellemachiels/

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into process management and avoiding the drift away from standards.

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into how to determine employee ratios on the plant floor and throughout the company.

Forty-five years ago, Ace Precision Inc. was born in a small building in Agawam. Today, in a much larger facility, it meets the precision machining needs of clients across the aerospace, defense, and commercial spectrum. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Plant Manager Sadiq Elias talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about that evolution, career opportunities in manufacturing, and much more. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

Gościem 38. odcinka podcastu jest Leszek Kaczmarek, Członek Zarządu i Plant Manager w firmie CNH Industrial. W rozmowie Leszek dzieli się swoją ścieżką kariery, od specjalisty do członka zarządu, omawiając rolę programów Six Sigma i Lean w tym procesie. Opowiada o wyzwaniach i lekcjach płynących z rozwoju kariery menedżerskiej, w tym o zarządzaniu zespołem złożonym z byłych współpracowników. Zapraszamy do wysłuchania tej fascynującej i inspirującej rozmowy.   Szkolenia Six Sigma / Lean w Akademii Białego Kruka: https://abk.pl/co-robimy/

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Payton Heins, NLEA, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Boyne City, MI. There were several things he wanted to find out in this conversation: Welcome back Payton, remind the Michigan business community about the NLEA? You have a 2024 Regional Small Business Outlook at the end of next week, tell us about that? Who and what organizations are involved? Who should attend? Do you see this event as a good opportunity on the opposite end of the calendar, from your Annual Symposium in May? Regional Small Business Outlook Panelists Announced The NLEA is excited to cohost a Regional Small Business Outlook event with Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce and Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, taking place on November 8th at Gypsy Distillery. Event panelists represent diverse industries throughout Northern Michigan, and will provide beneficial insights on current market trends, challenges and opportunities in our region, a Q+A session, and more! This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Huntington National Bank. Moderator: Chris Holman is the founder and CEO of Michigan Business Network (MBN). He has over 40 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur. Founded in 2011, MBN is an information provider seeking to help grow and develop Michigan's economic community. MBN covers an array of topics, such as finance, entrepreneurship, politics, leadership, business events, and more. Visit MBN's website to learn more. Panelists: Hauke Havenstein is the Plant Manager at Moeller Aerospace Harbor Springs. He has over 27 years of experience in the industry, and currently oversees profit and loss, operational excellence, and overall plant performance for Moeller. Prior to this position, he spent 16 years at Lufthansa Technik in Germany. Hauke also holds degrees in Business Management and Administration and Aerospace Technologies. Bill Marshall is the Vice President and Regional Banking Relationship Manager Sr. at Huntington National Bank. He has over 19 years of experience in the banking industry in Northern Michigan. Bill previously served in the Navy and graduated with an MBA focused in Finance & Engineering from Central Michigan University. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the NLEA and is the treasurer of First Tee of Northern Michigan. Jennifer Haf is the founder of BLOOM Floral Design in Charlevoix, MI. In response to her love for sharing cut garden flowers from her backyard, she founded BLOOM in 2008. Jennifer has studied under some of the most celebrated designers in the floral industry and has operated her own business for over 16 years. Brian Bates is the owner of Bear Creek Organic Farm in Petoskey, MI. Bear Creek has grown from a start-up to a productive farm with 20+ employees in the last 10 years, and is the first B Corp Certified farm in the state of Michigan. Brian is passionate about organic farming, making a living doing what you love, and putting purpose front and center. Jake Huntman is the Director of Sales at Preston Feather Building Centers. Preston Feather is a leading supplier to homebuilders in Northwest Michigan. In his current role, Jake leads the sales teams across all product categories, collaborates with supply chain operations to align company strategy, and focuses on creating a positive customer experience. After serving in the United States Navy, Jake moved to Petoskey from South Bend, Indiana. Friday, November 8th | 11:00am to 12:30pm Gypsy Distillery, Petoskey, MI Join us to hear from business leaders representing diverse Northern Michigan industries to share their outlook on both opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. Click the link below to register! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, is a former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, and he is now president of Lean Driven Reliability. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into how managers deal with employees' bad attitudes.

Forty-five years ago, Ace Precision Inc. was born in a small building in Agawam. Today, in a much larger facility, it meets the precision machining needs of clients across the aerospace, defense, and commercial spectrum. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Plant Manager Sadiq Elias talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about that evolution, career opportunities in manufacturing, and much more. It's must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

In the highly competitive and specialized world of business jet interiors, standing out with something truly unique is no small feat. The challenge of innovation is compounded by the complex certification processes involved, making it difficult for most companies in this space to create disruptive designs. Interestingly, some of the most significant innovations often come from outside the aviation interior industry. A prime example is RCO Engineering, a company originally focused on automotive interiors. This small auto interior company was selected to build custom seats for Gulfstream, making the bold leap from mass production to a highly customized, bespoke business model for the aviation industry. But what drove Gulfstream to choose RCO Engineering for such a critical task? How did they successfully navigate the shift from cars to jets? And what are the key differences between the automotive and business aviation industries? In this episode of the Aerospace Executive Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Simek, General Manager of RCO Engineering & RCO Aerospace. We dive into the fascinating story of how aerospace came knocking, their business model, and why being a smaller, nimble company positions them for success in the aerospace sector. There's a lot involved in business jet interiors. There's a lot of certification at stake and it's risky to bring things to market so a lot of companies won't do it. -Jeff Simek   Key Takeaways From This Episode  Aerospace Innovation: Learn how RCO Engineering's unique approach to building jet interiors caught the attention of Gulfstream Aerospace and set them apart in a competitive field. The Power of a Small Business in Aerospace: Discover how keeping operations small and focused has helped RCO Aerospace achieve agility and innovation, leading to significant impact in the aviation industry. Pivoting from Automotive to Aerospace: The transition from mass production in the automotive industry to a fully customized, high-end business jet interior model presents unique challenges. Find out how RCO made this shift smoothly and effectively.     Guest Bio Jeff Simek is the General Manager of RCO Engineering & RCO Aerospace. He provides passionate leadership, team building, and strategic planning for cost, quality and delivery performance in the Aerospace and Automotive industries. With over 23 years of experience, his first 14 years were spent in the automotive industry where he held the positions of Program Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Greenfield Site Launch Manager and Plant Manager for large Tier 1 suppliers. Following these positions, he was hired as Business Unit Manager for RCO Engineering's automotive plastics division. After two years with RCO Engineering, he was promoted to General Manager of Operations for RCO Aerospace, a new start-up, offering passenger seating and interior products for large cabin purpose built jets. Jeff is now in charge of both Aerospace and Automotive operations at RCO with a strategy for the 4th industrial revolution. He also serves as a board member for AIAM where he works to ensure Michigan's Aerospace industry is aligned to local and global opportunities. To find out more, head to https://www.rcoeng.com/aerospace and connect with Jeff on LinkedIn.     About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.    For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/. To learn more about Craig Picken and the NorthStar Group, visit https://craigpicken.com/.    Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

Joe Kuhn, CMRP, former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, is now president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC. He is the author of the book “Zero to Hero: How to Jumpstart Your Reliability Journey Given Today's Business Challenges” and the creator of the Joe Kuhn YouTube Channel, which offers content on starting your reliability journey and achieving financial independence. In our monthly podcast miniseries, Ask a Plant Manager, Joe considers a commonplace scenario facing the industry and offers his advice, as well as actions that you can take to get on track tomorrow. This episode offers insight into how to create reliability buy-in at all levels of the plant.

There may be some debate over whether leaders are born or made, but being an effective leader takes experience, mentorship, and encouragement. In this session, we explore this topic with Heather Young, Plant Manager for Shelly's Building Supply, a Division of US LBM, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Thomas Juneau, Professor, Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss what these incidents mean and whether they are indicative of escalation in the conflict.  On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the party's National Campaign Committee on the byelection loss in Montreal.  Dr Mitch Schulman, Is an emergency medicine specialist at McGill University Health Center and the Bell Media medical consultant and joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the reality of the safety behind the popular weigh loss drug Ozempic.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Tim Powers, and Kathleen Monk.  Don Lobb, General Manager at Wohler Canada and Sam Thang, Plant Manager at Wohler Canada join Vassy to discuss how the government put a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imports from China.   

Have you heard about the Lubrication Leader Badge? What about the new IoT Leader Badge? Listen in on this podcast as we have a deep discussion with Jeff Smith of Reliabilityweb on the state of condition monitoring, fault cause detection, and the learning opportunities available to the Reliability and Asset Management community on Reliabilityweb's own Workshop Study System (WSS).

Welcome back! This is the second installment in our Career Field series podcasts. In our first episode (Episode 192), we featured three Cameron-Brooks alumni who explained their careers within the Engineering Management Career field. In this episode, we invited two of our alumni who launched their careers within Manufacturing. After listening to them, you'll have a better understanding where a post-military career in manufacturing can take your career. Michael Warwick is a former Army Infantry/AG officer. He attended the August 2017 Career Conference and started his career at Oldcastle Building Envelope, which creates glass products for commercial and residential buildings. He spent 5 years at that company, becoming the Plant Manager of his facility before being promoted to General Manager, covering Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. In that role, he managed all aspects of the business, from production to sales and business development functions. This allowed him to pull different levers to positively affect the profit and loss (P&L) of the overall business. In 2023, he moved to American Bath Group (ABG), a company that produces a myriad of different products that are installed in bathrooms. As a Division Manager, he manages and oversees two different companies within ABG, Swan and Florestone. In this role, he oversees both lines of business, from production, distribution, branding and marketing to new product development. Brandon Slocum is a former Army Armor officer. He attended the January 2018 Career Conference. He launched his career at Pactiv Evergreen. In the first few years of his career, he watched Pactiv move from a privately held to a publicly traded company. He started as an Operations Unit Manager, managing different teams and lines of product production. From there, he spent some time as an Operations Talent Manager on the Training and Development team, where he traveled to different Pactiv facilities throughout the country to standardize practices across the companies. For the last 4+ years, he's served as a Plant Manager in two different locations. He started as the Plant Manager in their Chicago facility, leading 275 team members in making packaging material for different high-volume restaurants. Currently, he is leading the Temple, TX facility, leading 550 team members, managing the entire South/Southwest of consumer products for Hefty and Reynolds, as well as products for Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Clubs. In this episode, Michael and Brandon answer three key questions: what exactly is manufacturing? What are the common misconceptions people have about starting a career in manufacturing? What are the key competencies that someone must possess to lead a successful post-military career in manufacturing? I think you'll find Michael and Brandon's experiences encouraging and exciting. The interesting thing is when both of these leaders attended the Cameron-Brooks Career Conference, they interviewed with around 10-12 different companies within different industries and across different career fields, including manufacturing. In doing so, they were able to assess different opportunities to find the best opportunity among many. When Michael chose Oldcastle and Brandon chose Pactiv, they made a decision that launched their career with the best fit, and they've never looked back. If you are interested in doing that type of career search, reach out to me directly. Best, Pete Van Epps || pvanepps@cameron-brooks.com || (210) 874-1519 Cameron-Brooks has a 50-year track record of guiding military officers to create a step-by-step plan to learn about their options, connect their military experiences directly to opportunities in corporate America, craft a resume that will stand out to hiring managers, and ultimately launch a successful business career.

Are you the "Plant Manager" at work?  Is it you who waters all the plants?  Or maybe you clean up after co-workers in your break room.  What is your unofficial job at work?

What does it take to run a world-class assembly plant operation? Successful plant management at GE Appliances includes a multi-year outlook, strategy deployment, careful consideration of the factory capacity, communication and focus on people, and data analysis. Listen in as Leifje Dighton, Executive Director and Plant Manager responsible for top-freezer refrigerator manufacturing at GE Appliances in Decatur, Alabama, shares her insights.Sponsored By:

If you wanted a private tour of the Flat Rock Assembly Plant you had to get approval from John Savona. John shares some funny stories from his days at Flat Rock, including one time with Carroll Shelby at the test track.

In the second season, Digital Thread Bytes hosts Jennifer Gravitt and Elizabeth Generas investigate the applications of the Digital Thread in the real world.In this episode, we interview Ken Burns, Plant Manager of the Independent Can Company in Ohio. Ken and his team have implemented a dramatic digtial transformation with the help of Sinclair and solution provider, Priomatics. Find out more about the outcomes of the project and the long-term strategy for growth made possible by the transformation!

Amy Cernava, Plant Manager of Post Consumer Brands in Northfield, discusses her background and experience as well as the plant operations and outreach to the community.

 Amy Cernava, Plant Manager of Post Consumer Brands in Northfield, discusses her background and experience as well as the plant operations and outreach to the community. 

Since moving to the U.S. in January, 2020, Annekathrin Muller has been a leader at two of Bosch's largest plants in the U.S. Ms. Muller was recognized in 2023 by Automotive News as a Rising Star for overseeing Bosch's $260 million production expansion of electric motors as VP and Commercial Plant Manager at Robert Bosch's in Charleston, South Carolina plant. The plant in South Carolina is the biggest (and oldest) manufacturing plant in the U.S.Sponsored by:

For manufacturing to succeed in 2024 and beyond, it's crucial we empower our frontline workers. But how can technology and data enhance their work experiences, capitalize on their strengths and build a positive culture? We're delighted to be joined by not one, but two guests in this episode. Joris Stolk, Plant Manager at Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Willemijn Schneyder, CEO and founder of SwipeGuide, join Manufacturing Happy Hour to explore the importance of the frontline worker and how technology can play an integral role in ensuring they are front and center to manufacturing's future. They explore the benefits of empowering the frontline workforce to experiment and how to ensure scalability when testing new ideas. Plus, they take a look at the current landscape of connectivity in manufacturing and share unmissable tips on overseeing digital innovation. What we discuss with Joris and Willemijn: Joris explains how he met Willemijn and they share stories from their early meetings to how they continue to share and grow their journey today Willemijn shares why frontline enablement is essential as we head into 2024, and why labor shortages mean employee satisfaction and retention should be front of mind at all times Joris shares the story behind Lagunitas Brewing Company and tells us the true definition of a ‘connected brewery', exploring how he uses data and technology to enhance work experiences The story behind the ‘Digital David' persona and how it has helped Joris and Willemijn target real pain points How ‘the connected brewery' places frontline workers at the center of its operations, digital experiments and expansions How Joris and Willemijn avoid pilot purgatory and ensure scalability when prioritizing experimentation in ‘connected breweries' Joris and Willemijn describe a day in the life of the ‘connected worker', exploring how the technological and data-driven aspects of their duties have evolved their roles Hear practical tips from Joris and Willemijn on overseeing an innovative digital initiative, exploring why clarity, excitement and support are integral to success Joris and Willemijn provide a macro view of how other companies are approaching connectivity and why there has been wholescale change in the past two to three years Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “The enablement of the frontline workforce is about how we leverage the expertise and inherent skill sets people already have and use technology to expand them.” – Willemijn Schneyder “It's fundamental that you know your people well. Do you listen to the right people and know what they're struggling with?” – Joris Stolk “If you prioritize an engaged workforce, your climate and your culture will make progress.” – Joris Stolk Links & mentions: SwipeGuide, the frontline “how to” platform, including clear-cut instructions, checklists, and skills development Lagunitas Brewing Company, iconic craft brewery that first began in Petaluma, CA that is now part of HEINEKEN's global operation with a large brewery and taproom in Chicago, IL

In this festive episode, join Morton Arboretum's Plant Manager, Spencer Campbell as he shares expert insights on selecting the best Christmas tree and essential tips for maintaining its freshness throughout the holiday season. 

How to fire your neighbor as yourself, why Christians should lean into automation and AI as a means of blessing—not eliminating—people, and why excellence is “your ticket to entry” in sharing the gospel at work.Links Mentioned:Jason Woodard on LinkedInJason Woodard on XBiblical Leadership @ Work PodcastJosh Thompson (Janitor Josh) EpisodeThe Adventures of Janitor JoshStrengths Finder 2.0The Word Before Work Podcast'5 reasons to give thanks for “thorns and thistles” that make work difficult'Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleChosen by GodThe Whole ChristHolinessThe Five Temptations of a CEOJordan Raynor

If you haven't heard of Tactical Kinetics, I can just about guarantee you own one of their gun barrels already. They are the largest OEM barrel manufacturer you've probably never heard of. They are located in Knoxville, TN, and manufacture both pistol and rifle barrels. I sit down with Jeff Kaplan, Sales Manager, and John McCracken, Plant Manager, in this episode to talk about how they started the business, what it took to go from making 200 barrels to hundreds of thousands of barrels, and what's next for them coming soon. Check out https://tacticalkinetics.com to shop and learn more about their business. I'm sure they've got a barrel you've been meaning to buy, AND the best part about their pistol barrels is they are offered in non-threaded and threaded versions, so you can shoot suppressed! Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. Leave us a review online, and be sure to follow us on social media! Follow the host at @3gunkenzie on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mckenzie-fitzpatrick/support

Digital transformation shapes your company culture as much as it shapes your technology.This week, we're excited to discuss tech-driven cultural change with special guest Keith Holliman, Plant Manager at JELD-WEN! A veteran of the building materials manufacturing space, Keith shares how his plant shifted from relying on traditional, manual processes to embracing a digital-first strategy that makes everyone feel empowered. Throughout JELD-WEN's digital transformation journey, L2L's connected workforce platform played a crucial role in creating a productive, collaborative shop floor. Listen to this episode for a behind-the-scenes look at how Keith and team navigated this technological—and cultural—shift.Check out our JELD-WEN case study!Download our free Building Materials eBook. L2l.comYoutube: @leading2lean l2l.comYoutube: @leading2lean

Managing leadership at home and within industry. Happy Mother's Day!

When Cody Beard and his wife started on their journey to find a franchise business they could run together, they focused on their own lifestyle desires.  Cody shares with Don and Ebony how that led them to Prime IV. On this episode we discuss: Having ambition to start a business together The franchise courtship dance Knowing what you want out of your life The Prime IV business model Helping you achieve your health goals Needles! Going back to school to get his pharmacy tech certification How the Chamber brings the right people together The feeling of Wichita Learn more about Prime IV:https://primeivhydration.com/locations/kansas/wichita-ks/Facebook ProfileTwitter ProfileInstagram ProfileLinkedIn ProfileAfter graduating from Goddard High School, Cody couldn't wait to set sail out of Wichita and into the Navy. After 4 years in the Navy and couple years of living and working in Los Angeles, he couldn't wait to get back to the city he didn't realize he loved so much!Once the U-Haul was unpacked in Wichita, Cody and wife Lacey started their family, business, youth sports, volunteering, and married life. Lacey was the founder (Cody was the handy man) of the east side AVON retail store in 2009 and Cody began his leadership career in the corporate world. He held various mid to senior level leadership roles with familiar company's such as Westar Energy, PolyOne, and Sherwin Williams. For the past 7 years until the decision was made to start their own family business in 2022, Cody served as a Plant Manager for Sherwin Williams and CTDI.Along the way, Cody and Lacey knew the value and higher calling of volunteer work and charitable donations. Cody served on Westar Energy's community outreach board for several years and was on the board of the YMCA for 7 years serving 2 of those as annual campaign chair. For the last 7 years Cody has had the full time volunteer role of Head Coach and Director of the Andover Wrestling club. When he "retires" from coaching next year, he will have coached youth sports for 14 years through the YMCA and club wrestling. Family and the youth of our community has always been his true calling.In 2022 after a decade of aggressively saving money, the Beard's finally determined, "it's time." They took the leap and Cody exited the corporate world that had been so great to him for almost 20 years. After a year of planning and building, the east side Prime IV Hydration and Wellness business is up and running! The west Wichita location is slated for grand opening this year approximately June. In this business he is able to do what he values the most. Helping and serving others, leading a team of professionals, improving the lives of others, and having his customers as his only "boss".Cody holds a bachelors in Nuclear Engineering from Edison State University, a Master's in Business Administration from Friends University, and most recently earned his Pharmacy Tech certification and license so he's able to hands on help in his health spa.Join the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce! This podcast is brought to you by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and is powered by Evergy.  To send feedback on this show and/or send suggestions for future guests or topics please e-mail communications@wichitachamber.org. This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

This episode is part of our Skilled Labor Series hosted by MCJ partner, Yin Lu. This series is focused on amplifying the voices of folks from the skilled labor workforce, including electricians, farmers, ranchers, HVAC installers, and others who are on the front lines of rewiring our infrastructure.Today's guest is Dylan Welch, Plant Manager at AMP Robotics. Dylan grew up in the foothills of California and Arizona, before going to school in Colorado. He's had quite a non-linear career path. Dylan started his career building custom motorcycles out of his garage and then became a carpenter and subcontractor, before joining the team at AMP Robotics, where he oversees facility operations. AMP Robotics develops and deploys AI and robotics technology that enables a recycling facility to drive efficiencies across its sorting process, lower the cost of its operations, and produce higher-value commodities. As proud investors of AMP Robotics via our MCJ venture funds, we've excited to share yet another perspective from the company and learn about Dylan's personal journey. In this episode, we learn a lot from Dylan the recycling industry, and how Dylan applied his interest towards a career addressing the waste problem.In this episode, we cover: Dylan's early interest in machinery and his professional backgroundHis career path as a carpenter, contractor, and running a recycling plantAn overview of AMP Robotics and how Dylan landed his current role A deep dive into recycling and its shortcomings Dylan's day-to-day experience running a secondary MRF (materials recovery facility)How he interacts with folks outside of the plant Dylan's perspectives on how automation can close the staffing gap in the recycling industryHow Dylan combined his personal interests with his role at AMP Robotics Advice for people interested in learning how systems work but aren't sure where to startGet connected: Yin Twitter / LinkedInAMP RoboticsMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on January 11, 2023.

Rochelle Britt has spent her career in the beer industry, working at Capitol Brewery and Wisconsin Brewing Company before coming to New Glarus. She is now the Plant Manager at New Goarus' Riverside Brewery, overseeing that entire facility. Tami Hanson came to New Glarus 20 years ago from another manufacturing sector and worked her way up in the Brewhall to become New Glarus' Hilltop Brewery's Brewhall Team Lead. If it's being brewed at New Glarus, these two women have their hands on it. In this episode we go over everything from getting into the beer business, women in brewing, the pink boots society, and the differences between running these vastly different New Glarus Breweries. Cheers!  

Print Pack is a converter that makes various forms of plastic films. They are well known for their shelf-stable goods, which make them a popular choice among many industries. They also manufacture their own line of films and polymers to meet customer demands for specialty items. With their expansive product offering, they can ensure customers get exactly what they need when it comes to protective film and packaging materials.On this episode, we'll talk about:Printpack and what are the core competencies specialties?What drew David to packaging?Sustainability at Printpack.What have been some of the fundamental objectives or goals from a sustainable basis that they have kind of put their flag on? Which one is the most important to focus on out of those three?the downside is what is captured, that most of the flexible packaging is never going to be recycled if any of it.what are some of the things that David wish people knew about flexible packaging?What are his thoughts on EPR in general? Extended producer responsibility?seeing the complexities from individual states coming up with programs of this EPR and how do they navigate those waters? And every state has their own kind of set of rules.Shifting a little bit over to supply chain. We've gone through COVID it was crazy. Lead times, machines down, finding people to even run. The machines were tough. What does he see now? What's next for the world in terms of production, manufacturing, and packaging in general?Does he think lead times are going to get extended out again or it's just the industry kind of resetting, kind of like an active recovery type of thing? Like we got to keep moving and recover at the same time?Dave graduated from Virginia Tech in 2000 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and spent five years in the automotive industry. He began his career in packaging with Printpack's Rigid Division in 2004 as Maintenance Manager and eventually served as Plant Manager for two rigid facilities. He then relocated to China and Thailand, and is now based in Atlanta at Printpack's global headquarters. He spent several years in Marketing and Sales focused on Printpack's PE business and Sustainability, and is a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Executive Committee and the Plastics Industry Association's Sustainability Advisory Board. He now leads Printpack's efforts to help customers realize a more sustainable future.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to www.ppcpackaging.com/the-packaging-brothersFollow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/Find out more about David on his website, and connect with him on LinkedIn.Website: printpack.comLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/david-mclain-08a95644The views and opinions expressed on the "Packaging Brothers" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packaging Brothers, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2023.

Shelby Edwards is the General Manager of Constellium's Automotive Structures business in North America. Shelby became the Plant Manager for the Automotive Structures facility in Van Buren, Michigan, as a Tier 1 supplier of machined and assembled extrusion components to automotive OEMs. 

In today's episode, I take a look back at what my day as a plant manager was like. There were some things I did well, and definitely some things that I should have been doing to prevent burnout and reduce stress. Come with me as we talk about perception, time management, and trusting your team.Follow Leading Like Her on Instagram! --> @leadinglikeherFollow Erin's adventures on Instagram! --> @leadinglikeerin

In early November, I decided to leave my job as a Plant Manager. There were a lot of factors to it, but mainly it was due to burnout. I chat with my mom, Mary, about how I got there and what I've learned after going through this intense experience.Follow Leading Like Her on Instagram! --> @leadinglikeherFollow Erin's adventures on Instagram! --> @leadinglikeerin

In a very special episode this week, we're joined by two experts from the manufacturing industry who are using Parsable to power their digitalization efforts — Jim Carroll, Director of Land and Environment at Holcim, and Steve Switzer, Plant Manager at CEMEX. What's unique about this conversation is that these two leaders from two competing organizations have found common ground in their effort to improve the day-to-day experiences for their frontline workers. By sharing their experiences and exploring common problems that need to be solved, they're helping drive innovation within the industry.Join as we discuss: Factors driving digitalization on the frontlinesThe inefficiencies that occur when using paper-based processesFinding and implementing a digitalization toolThe power of partnering with ParsableResults and impacts they've accomplished with their team