How Manufacturers Improve

Becoming a successful team lead hinges on your ability to lead yourself. The challenge most leaders at this level face is balancing leading a team while accomplishing hands-on work. That's why on today's bonus episode, we share some things you can start doing and some things you should stop to help you become a more successful team leader.

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It's easy to let safety take a back seat when there haven't been any lost time incidents and your metrics are all about getting quality products to the customer on-time, but what is the real cost of neglecting safety?

Enjoy this week's conversation with Tim Sheehan, the Owner of OECS, as we discuss his new book Building a Safety Culture and how it can help you ensure that safety is number one for your company!

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This episode is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com.

Everyone has an opinion about what it takes to be successful, but the ones that are worth listening to come from the people that prioritize the success of their team.

Enjoy this week's conversation with Paul Langlois, Vice President of Enterprise Learning, careers and engagement for Ecolab as we discuss the four traits that will help you acquire the mindset of a leader.

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This episode was sponsored by Wipfli: The firm whose perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

Getting people to want to change can feel impossible, but with a few practical tools you can be on your way to developing a Kaizen (change for the better) culture!

Enjoy this week's Podcast conversation with Mario Calvo, Sensi and Division Lean Manager for Parker Hannifin as we discuss how to develop a culture of kaizen and accomplish the results that come with it.

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This episode was sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com.

Have you ever built specs that the customer didn't want or need? What is the true cost of tolerances being too tight, unneeded functionality, or overkill on fatigue testing? On this week's episode Chad Moertl shares how you can build quality at the source and give the customer exactly what they want!

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Konik. Whether you're seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik's technical talent network can quickly build a high-caliber team to meet your needs. Contact them today at www.koniknetwork.com

In this special bonus episode, Kevin Wilde discusses his new book Coachability and how it will help you minimize your blind spots and maximize the positive impact you can have on others.

Be one of the first 80 people to register and get your complimentary copy of Coachability: The leadership Super Power by visiting www.mfrall.com/resources

This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Konik. Whether you're seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik's technical talent network can quickly build a high-caliber team to meet your needs. Contact them today at www.koniknetwork.com

In this week's Podcast episode, Dan West with Blue Key Media discusses how having a realistic job preview video can help you attract the right people to the right role, and decrease turnover.

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Maertens-Brenny Construction Co. Building solid foundations and complex projects. Maertens-Brenny Construction. Contact them today at maertensbrenny.com

In order for operations to run smoothly you must identify and eliminate those non-value added steps in every process. In this week's conversation, Kara Slocum, head Of Operations for Artistic Finishes discusses her high mix low volume operation, the types of waste they are up against, what causing it, what they've done to remove it as well as lessons learned along the way.

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by The City of Monticello. In Monticello Life is Good. Business is Great. Find out more at www.ci.monticello.mn.us or by following us on social media @Monticello_MN.

It can be hard to get the best of both worlds, where you've got a team of people working on daily improvements as well as taking steps towards big improvements. But with the right mindset, motivation, and vision, you will have the same success as our guest Thanh Osmancevic, from GNResound!

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com.

This episode was recorded LIVE at our Peer Group Mega Meeting, and includes executive perspectives from Nate Aguilar, Vice President of Manufacturing, Starkey, Matt Colby, Sr. Director of Lean Enterprise, Toro and Greg Flint, President & COO, Coldspring. Enjoy our conversation as we talk about the biggest trends in Leadership and Continuous Improvement in 2023 and beyond.

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