Joe Kuhn
Former plant manager, engineer, and global reliability consultant, 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.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 19min
Ask A Plant Manager: Leadership insights on coaching, reliability culture, and overcoming maintenance challenges
Joe Kuhn, a former plant manager and president of Lean Driven Reliability LLC, shares invaluable insights on fostering a positive work culture in manufacturing. He discusses how leadership should focus on support rather than blame when navigating crises. Joe emphasizes the importance of cultivating teamwork and trust, underscoring key qualities that make effective coworkers. Listeners will discover how to transform maintenance challenges into learning opportunities while enhancing communication and collaboration among teams.
Jun 1, 2024 • 17min
Why Everyone on the Plant Floor Is Drawn to a Dumpster Fire [Ask a Plant Manager]
Former plant manager and reliability consultant Joe Kuhn discusses the shift from emergency to proactive maintenance culture in manufacturing facilities. He emphasizes the importance of balancing emergency and planned work, strategic maintenance planning, and celebrating reliability heroes to prevent future disasters.
