Manufacturing Culture Podcast
Jim Mayer
Manufacturing is more than the products we make; it’s the people who make the parts. On The Manufacturing Culture Podcast, I sit down with leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes to uncover the stories behind their journeys in the industry. We talk about where they started, how they’ve grown, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way.
Each episode brings a unique perspective; some practical, some inspiring, and all rooted in the human side of manufacturing. From lessons learned on the shop floor to big ideas shaping the future, it’s all about the people who make it happen.
Because at the heart of every company are the people who work there, and every person has a story.
Each episode brings a unique perspective; some practical, some inspiring, and all rooted in the human side of manufacturing. From lessons learned on the shop floor to big ideas shaping the future, it’s all about the people who make it happen.
Because at the heart of every company are the people who work there, and every person has a story.
Episodes
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Feb 2, 2023 • 49min
Bill Padnos of the National Tooling and Machining Association
Join us on this week's episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast as we welcome Bill Padnos, the Executive Director of the National Tooling & Machining Association Foundation. Bill is a thought leader in the industry, overseeing programs such as the National Robotics League and the association's education and training initiatives.
In this episode, we will delve into Bill's unique perspective on manufacturing industry culture and how he advocates for policies and funding to support workforce development and promote manufacturing as a career option for the next generation. Don't miss it!
Jan 26, 2023 • 56min
Nicole Wolter of HM Manufacturing
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Wolter, CEO and President of HM Manufacturing. Nicole shares her insights and her journey with the organization. From joining her father in the family business to her partnership with local high schools to build an intern program, Nicole advises manufacturing leaders on building a culture that incorporates trust, empathy, and collaboration.If you are looking for ways to improve the culture in your workplace, this is the episode for you. Click on the link below to listen to the full interview.
Jan 19, 2023 • 59min
Paul Van Metre of ProShop ERP
If you want to improve your company culture, this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast with guest Paul Van Metre from ProShop ERP is a must-listen. In it, he shares the cultural journeys his machine shop and software companies have been on, three cultural initiatives and their impacts, and how ERP systems help improve shop cultures.This is an inspiring episode for anyone looking to create a better company culture for their employees. Paul's insights will surely help you on your journey to creating a better workplace.
Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 12min
Kristin Carlson of Peerless Precision, Inc
Kristin Carlson is President of Peerless Precision, Inc., in Westfield, MA, a smallprecision machine shop specializing in manufacturing small, complex mechanical components mainly for the Aerospace and Defense Industries. She shares with us the cultural journey Peerless has been on since her dad bought it in 1997, the changes that happened when she took over, and three things she has done to change the culture.
Jan 7, 2023 • 6min
Manufacturing Culture Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the Manufacturing Culture podcast. Today we'll discuss culture and how to build a positive culture in the manufacturing workplace.
