The Manufacturing Employer

Entrepreneur, technical product manager, event planner, MBA, PMP, and most importantly, founder of Disco! (the on-demand event concierge connecting companies with curated group experiences), Brittany Dwyer is on a mission to automate group events through vertically integrated software, and to deliver exceptional experiences for employers to give to their employees. If you've ever had to plan a company outing or event, this episode is for you.

Drew Crowe is the force behind the New American Manufacturing Renaissance. From overcoming personal adversities as a teenage father and two-time felon, Drew's journey unfolded an extraordinary realization—the boundless potential within manufacturing. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, we'll be talking about bridging the workforce and skills gap, and how to effectively engage, recruit, and retain the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Paul Kiesche, president of manufacturing branding and creative agency Aviate Creative, discusses the findings of recent research conducted around the state of employment in manufacturing.

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 thinker, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Eddie is a firm believer in the power of empathy and uses this approach to build long-lasting relationships. He's a sought-after speaker and thought leader, regularly sharing his insights and expertise with audiences around the world.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Eddie goes "unscripted" covering everything from employees using social media to leading with empathy.

Monica Hans is the Director of Talent Management at Collaborative Strategies, Inc. - a leading strategy consultancy based in St. Louis, Missouri. She has helped executives develop talent strategies that drive business performance for nearly 20 years. Monica believes in the power of an engaged workforce, regularly challenging her clients to reimagine their organizations to create culture initiatives, recruiting strategies, development programs, and performance management processes that deliver outstanding employee experiences and business outcomes. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Monica talks about the importance of putting the value back on your people.

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 communication is king when it comes to building a safe work environment.

On this episode, we have Jim Nardulli, Chief Operating Officer at PASCO, a fascinating company in St. Louis, Missouri providing intelligent robotic automation solutions. I met Jim this past May, when my business partner Joe Sullivan and I stopped by his facility for a tour. I was fascinated…and not just by the technology.

The minute I walked in, I could feel the culture of the company. Throw in no office doors, retention rates that are off the charts, and being genuinely impressed by the kindness of everyone I met, as soon as I got in my truck, I thought to myself “I need to get Jim on the show.”

His work experience is fascinating and ranges from being a partner in the restaurant business in Denver to running a company at the forefront of the manufacturing tech curve in St. Louis.

Since joining Gorilla 76, Elyse Guttmann has driven employee net promoter score up 34 points to an 89, already high employee engagement metrics have grown 6%, we've been named a finalist as a best place to work and we were named the best place to work for young professionals. In this episode, Eylse talks about her growth as an Employee Success Executive and the mindset that's gotten her to where she is today.

Core values are the root of great culture. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Joel and Luke Wittenbraker of Mactech On-Site Machining Solutions talk about how they bring their values to life in their shops and on their job sites. And that's not all we cover - tune in to the conversation.

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 recognized Design-Build construction firm. In his nearly 20 years in the position, Todd has built a brand that not only has attracted new business but has been a driving force in the recruitment of the next generation of workers. On this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Todd will talk about his approach to building a brand that attracts talent.