The Manufacturing Employer

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 at IMTS 2024.

Toni Neary, Director of Community Engagement and Workforce Innovation at SME, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share her extensive experience in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and access within the manufacturing industry, and the role doing such plays in hiring and career-building for manufacturers. She also discusses the importance of creating awareness about industrial careers from a young age and shares the concept of "K to Gray."

Chris Dyer (author, speaker and consultant) joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk all things company culture. He introduces his seven-pillar strategy for improving company culture, which includes transparency, positivity, listening, measurement, uniqueness, handling mistakes and recognition. Chris also addresses the challenges and benefits of remote work in the manufacturing sector, emphasizing fairness and clear communication.

Kevin Snook joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk through his thoughts on taking care of frontline employees, driven by years of experience working in manufacturing.

Dave MacDonald joins The Manufacturing Employer to share his passion for helping blue-collar workers, discussing the importance of building a strong company culture centered around integrity, intensity and intentionality. You can find Dave at xtoz.org.

Samantha Taylor and Scott Chappell of Amigo Mobility join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss Amigo's innovative motorized material handling solutions designed to increase efficiency and reduce physical strain on employees.

Dr. Jason Scales, COO of SkillsUSA, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the importance of skilled trade education and the need for industry involvement in supporting the future of industrial employment. Dr. Scales is an expert in workforce development.

Emily Bose from Transition Overwatch joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how to help military members transition into meaningful civilian employment within manufacturing. She highlights veterans' unique skills, including leadership, adaptability and a strong work ethic. And Emily also emphasizes the importance of clear communication, flexible job requirements and internal growth opportunities to attract and retain veteran talent.

James Ward, Special Counsel at Actuate Law, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the complexities of AI in manufacturing HR. He covers the differences between generative AI and narrow AI, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the use case before deploying AI tools. Expect this and a lot more on Episode 34 of The Manufacturing Employer.

Adam Rubatt, Director of Operations Intelligence at Veryable, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk on-demand labor, allowing supply chain businesses to optimize their labor cost/unit while ensuring customer satisfaction.