The Manufacturing Employer

The Manufacturing Employer is a podcast built for the hiring managers, HR pros and culture builders at industrial companies. It’s hosted by Gorilla 76…
Nov 5th, 2024 | 21:17

Empowering your people, with Chris Seifert of Enabling Empowerment

Chris Seifert of Enabling Empowerment joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about how you can help your people become better decision-makers.
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Oct 29th, 2024 | 35:34

Humans are the foundation of manufacturing, with Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and Host of Workforce 4.0

Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and host of Workforce 4.0 joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about a variety of topics, all stemming to one bi…
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Oct 22nd, 2024 | 30:07

The power of storytelling in manufacturing recruitment, with Mary Jutzi of Batesville Products

Mary Jutzi of Batesville Products joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how their children's books introduce kids to manufacturing, as well as t…
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Oct 15th, 2024 | 27:09

Investigating the manufacturing labor market, with Nihal Shetty of Gorilla 76

Gorilla's own Nihal Shetty joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the research he's been doing around the manufacturing labor market.
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Oct 8th, 2024 | 29:21

Uncovering inefficiencies in healthcare benefits, with Bill Schmaltz of Einstein Consulting Group

Bill Schmaltz of Einstein Consulting Group joins The Manufacturing Employer to share how you can get more value from your healthcare benefits for your…
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Oct 1st, 2024 | 33:48

Looking back from episode 50 of The Manufacturing Employer, with host Jon Franko

To commemorate episode number 50, host Jon Franko breaks down some of his key learnings to date from The Manufacturing Employer.
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Sep 24th, 2024 | 29:02

Navigating risk management in manufacturing HR, with Craig Philippi of The Daniel & Henry Co.

Craig Philippi of The Daniel & Henry Co. joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk risk management in manufacturing HR.
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Sep 17th, 2024 | 24:39

Empowering youth in manufacturing, with Matt Guse of MRS Machining

Matt Guse, President of MRS Machining, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about empowering youth in manufacturing with real-world exposure and e…
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Sep 10th, 2024 | 31:55

Empowering teams for safety success, with Patrick Nelson of Loyalty Point Leadership

Patrick Nelson, decorated veteran and founder of Loyalty Point Leadership, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about making safety everyone's pri…
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Sep 3rd, 2024 | 28:02

Building a safer and more comfortable work environment, with Rich Ward of AcroMat

Rich Ward of AcroMat joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the role that anti-fatigue mats play in building a safer and more comfortable work…
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Aug 27th, 2024 | 33:37

Core values and company culture, with Josh Allen and Nancie Breunig of Companion Baking

Josh Allen and Nancie Breunig join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss their company's culture and the role that core values have played in creating…
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Aug 20th, 2024 | 31:21

The importance of employee experience in manufacturing, with company culture consultant Jason Anthoine

Company culture consultant Jason Anthoine joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the importance of employee experience in the manufacturing sp…
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Aug 13th, 2024 | 29:46

Reducing turnover in manufacturing, with Leonard Arambam of Tribeshare

Leonard Arambam of Tribeshare joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about high employee turnover and his gamified approach to solving it.
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Aug 6th, 2024 | 41:45

The job description episode, with Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing

Meaghan Ziemba, host of Mavens of Manufacturing, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk all things job descriptions and to preview what she's up to…
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Jul 30th, 2024 | 31:41

Engineering the future of the talent pipeline, with Toni Neary of SME

Toni Neary, Director of Community Engagement and Workforce Innovation at SME, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share her extensive experience in p…
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Jul 23rd, 2024 | 28:22

Unlocking company culture, with author, speaker and consultant Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer (author, speaker and consultant) joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk all things company culture. He introduces his seven-pillar strate…
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Jul 16th, 2024 | 28:10

Taking care of your frontline employees, with Kevin Snook of Saxagon Limited

Kevin Snook joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk through his thoughts on taking care of frontline employees, driven by years of experience working…
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Jul 9th, 2024 | 42:00

Building a stronger workforce, with Dave MacDonald of The Better Together Group

Dave MacDonald joins The Manufacturing Employer to share his passion for helping blue-collar workers, discussing the importance of building a strong c…
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Jul 2nd, 2024 | 29:57

Bringing mobility and efficiency to the shop floor, with Samantha Taylor and Scott Chappell of Amigo Mobility

Samantha Taylor and Scott Chappell of Amigo Mobility join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss Amigo's innovative motorized material handling solutio…
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Jun 25th, 2024 | 23:21

Developing the next generation of tradespeople, with Dr. Jason Scales of SkillsUSA

Dr. Jason Scales, COO of SkillsUSA, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the importance of skilled trade education and the need for industry in…
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Jun 18th, 2024 | 46:17

Empowering veterans in manufacturing, with Emily Bose of Transition Overwatch

Emily Bose from Transition Overwatch joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how to help military members transition into meaningful civilian empl…
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Jun 11th, 2024 | 28:14

AI in MFG HR, with AI expert James Ward of Actuate Law

James Ward, Special Counsel at Actuate Law, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the complexities of AI in manufacturing HR. He covers the d…
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Jun 4th, 2024 | 23:40

On-demand labor, with Adam Rubatt of Veryable

Adam Rubatt, Director of Operations Intelligence at Veryable, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk on-demand labor, allowing supply chain business…
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May 28th, 2024 | 37:34

Championing neurodiverse talent in manufacturing, with Peter Rathmann of Allis Manufacturing Corp.

Peter Rathmann, President/CEO/Owner of Allis Manufacturing Corp., joins The Manufacturing Employer to share his journey of hiring and integrating neur…
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May 21st, 2024 | 32:59

Building company culture through corporate social responsibility, with Marisa Hacker of the National MS Society

Marisa Hacker, Bike MS Director at the National MS Society, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how manufacturers can build company culture th…
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May 14th, 2024 | 26:20

Meet Gen Z, with Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of The Better Together Group

Author Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of The Better Together Group joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the unique strengths of Gen Z employees and…
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May 7th, 2024 | 58:21

Never lose an employee again, with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Joey Coleman

Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose an Employee Again, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the intricacies o…
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Apr 30th, 2024 | 48:15

Shaping the connected worker experience, with Brent Kedzierski of Hexagon

Brent Kedzierski, a leader of connected-worker ecosystems at Hexagon, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about a human-centered approach to indu…
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Apr 16th, 2024 | 25:53

The turnover episode, with international bestselling author Jim Vaselopulos of Rafti Advisors

International bestselling author Jim Vaselopulos joins the show to talk employee turnover in the manufacturing space.
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Apr 2nd, 2024 | 30:22

Get the most out of working with an executive recruiter, with Anne Casey of LHH

Anne Casey, Executive Recruiter at LHH, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about executive recruiting done right in the manufacturing space.
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Mar 19th, 2024 | 40:10

Building a healthier workplace, with Lindsey Heiserman of Lindsey Heiserman Coaching

Lindsey Heiserman of Lindsey Heiserman Coaching joins the show to talk specifically about building a healthier workplace at your manufacturing facilit…
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Mar 5th, 2024 | 39:28

Hiring military veterans to make your workforce stronger, with Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz

Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz wrote the book on recruiting, hiring and retaining employees who are military veterans, and she joins The Manufac…
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Feb 20th, 2024 | 44:50

Service culture, with Fred Reggie of Fred Reggie Coaching

Fred Reggie of Fred Reggie Coaching joins the show to talk service culture and the role that mission, vision and values play in building one.
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Feb 6th, 2024 | 39:03

A culture of communication, with Vince Mahtani of Atlas Coaching Group

Vince Mahtani of Atlas Coaching Group joins the show to talk all things organizational culture and the role that great communication plays.
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Jan 23rd, 2024 | 30:04

Talking people, processes, technology and company culture with Maggie Schrock of Loam Culture

Loam Culture founder Maggie Schrock joins the show to talk about how properly combining people, processes and technology can drive business growth, op…
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Jan 9th, 2024 | 44:43

A conversation with Julie Jeannotte, HR Expert & Researcher and Speaker

Julie Jeannotte, HR Expert & Researcher and Speaker, joins the show to tackle several important topics related to maintaining a great work environment…
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Dec 26th, 2023 | 28:10

DEI done right, with Nichelle Grant of Siemens USA

Siemens USA has received numerous accolades that speak to their workplace culture and commitment to diversity under the leadership of Nichelle Grant,…
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Dec 12th, 2023 | 33:27

Enriching Lives from the HR suite, with Meg McKee Brown of Cambridge Air Solutions

Cambridge Air Solutions has a strong company culture. An organization built on the platform of "Enriching Lives," they walk the walk when it comes to…
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Nov 27th, 2023 | 38:12

Hiring insights from a 19-year-old welder, with Will “the Welder” Casey

Finding skilled workers is getting harder and harder in the manufacturing space as the war on talent wages on. In this episode of The Manufacturing Em…
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Nov 13th, 2023 | 13:43

Transparency is an HR cheat code, with your host Jon Franko

Transparency has been a key tactic for us in winning the war on talent. There's no reason it can't be for you, as well. In this episode, I talk a bit…
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Oct 30th, 2023 | 33:10

Times are changing in manufacturing hiring, with Nate Stansberry of Rust Belt Recruiting

Hiring in the manufacturing space looks quite a bit different than it did in years past. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, industry veter…
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Oct 16th, 2023 | 17:48

A work "family" built the right way, with Clayton Costello of CK Power Family of Companies

We hear it all the time: "We're a family here at this manufacturing facility." But, few companies actually live up to the statement. Listen in as Clay…
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Oct 2nd, 2023 | 24:02

Fixing a factory by respecting your people, with Rob Tracy, author of "How to Fix a Factory"

Rob Tracy lives for the feeling he gets when he sees a frustrated, demoralized workforce get its mojo back. And when he wrote his book "How to Fix a F…
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Sep 18th, 2023 | 33:54

Elevating the employee event experience, with Brittany Dwyer of Disco!

Entrepreneur, technical product manager, event planner, MBA, PMP, and most importantly, founder of Disco! (the on-demand event concierge connecting co…
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Sep 4th, 2023 | 53:04

Finding purpose in manufacturing, with Drew Crowe of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance

Drew Crowe is the force behind the New American Manufacturing Renaissance. From overcoming personal adversities as a teenage father and two-time felon…
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Aug 21st, 2023 | 29:39

"The Manufacturing Jobs Survey" and the study of "Recruitment Methods Used By Manufacturers," with Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative

Paul Kiesche, president of manufacturing branding and creative agency Aviate Creative, discusses the findings of recent research conducted around the…
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Aug 7th, 2023 | 25:30

Going unscripted with Eddie Saunders Jr., a true creator in the manufacturing space

Eddie Saunders Jr. is a true creator and passionate thought leader in the manufacturing space. He has proven himself to be an innovative and strategic…
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Jul 24th, 2023 | 34:18

Put the value back on your people, with Monica Hans of Collaborative Strategies Inc.

Monica Hans is the Director of Talent Management at Collaborative Strategies, Inc. - a leading strategy consultancy based in St. Louis, Missouri. She…
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Jul 10th, 2023 | 41:51

A culture of safety begins with communication, with Suvir Dhar of Dhar Legal Group

We all know "safety first" but what truly lies at the core of a strong culture of workplace safety? Suvir Dhar of the Dhar Legal Group explains why co…
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Jun 26th, 2023 | 36:50

Doing the next right thing, with Jim Nardulli of PASCO

On this episode, we have Jim Nardulli, Chief Operating Officer at PASCO, a fascinating company in St. Louis, Missouri providing intelligent robotic au…
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Jun 12th, 2023 | 33:02

Do everything you can to take care of your people, with Elyse Guttmann of Gorilla 76

Since joining Gorilla 76, Elyse Guttmann has driven employee net promoter score up 34 points to an 89, already high employee engagement metrics have g…
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May 29th, 2023 | 32:30

Culture, the role core values play and more, with Luke and Joel Wittenbraker of Mactech On-Site Machining Solutions

Core values are the root of great culture. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Joel and Luke Wittenbraker of Mactech On-Site Machining Solu…
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May 15th, 2023 | 41:47

Building a brand that attracts talent, with Todd Imming of The Korte Company

Sometimes the best lessons on building an internal brand come from OUTSIDE of an industry. Enter Todd Imming, CMO of The Korte Company - a nationally…
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May 1st, 2023 | 45:51

It's all about personality, with Eliot Sherman

Eliot Sherman has more than thirty years of financial management experience in several manufacturing and service companies, holding titles from Admini…
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Apr 17th, 2023 | 33:58

Servant leadership for the win, with Dan Erschen of Wisconsin Metal Parts

Dan Erschen is the owner of Wisconsin Metal Parts - a contract manufacturer of metal parts and assemblies in Waukesha, Wisconsin. A proponent of serva…
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