How Manufacturers Improve

In this episode, operations executive Bart Hoemann reveals his proven strategies for conducting one-on-ones that build trust, drive performance, and develop manufacturing leaders at every level.

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Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.

Links:

Learn more: https://www.mfrall.com

Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

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In this episode, Chase McCown, Managing Director of Heartland Partners, and Monica Hamling, VP of HR at Nortek Systems, discuss how manufacturers can strategically manage stress, cultivate a strong culture, and leverage AI.

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Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.

Links:

Learn more: https://www.mfrall.com

Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

In this episode, Kirby Sneen talks with Monica Smith, Member Services Manager at Manufacturers Alliance, about making training a habit and what manufacturing leaders can expect in 2026.

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Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.

Links:

Learn more: https://www.mfrall.com

Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

In this episode, Katherine Syverson, former EHS Director, reveals how supervisors can lead safety success through proactive metrics, cross-department observations, and tools that make safety sustainable.

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Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.

Links:

Learn more: https://www.mfrall.com

Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw

In this episode, Jeff Weber, Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality at Graco, reveals how to build accountability without micromanaging, from better meetings to coaching through missed deadlines.

In this episode, Ashlie Weller, HR Manager at InsurTech, shares how to address difficult behaviors immediately, document incidents effectively, and avoid taking toxic behavior personally on the manufacturing floor.

Connect with other HR leaders facing similar challenges and opportunities. Click here to learn more and join the HR Peer Group to share strategies, solve real-world issues, and strengthen your organization's people practices.

Learn how to improve plant layouts without disrupting production. Discover proven methods for flow optimization, bottleneck identification, and team-driven layout planning that keep customers happy.

Help your team learn and implement Lean the right way with our Lean Practitioner Certification. Click here to learn more and enroll today.

In this episode, Mike Sosnoski from Wilson Tool and Andrew Craig from Prima Power share how they built crisis-resilient manufacturing operations and scaled efficiently through strategic continuous improvement.

In this episode, Shuang Shi, Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering, reveals the biggest Six Sigma mistakes that cause project failures and shares proven strategies for success.

Turn your best problem solvers into data-driven improvement leaders. Learn more about our Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Learn how to teach manufacturing teams to identify the 8 forms of waste. Discover why culture beats training and practical tools for waste walks that drive real, continuous improvement results.

Manufacturing leaders don't have to figure it out alone. Become a member of Manufacturers Alliance and tap into workshops, tools, and a network of peers who are ready to share what works.