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There’s a lot of talk about how technology is changing the manufacturing landscape. But which changes are critical to address, and what technologies are essential as a foundation for long-term growth? Cris Young, Executive Vice President at Hudson Fasteners, chats with host Andrea Olson, discussing her “ah-ha” moment with technology, and her perspectives on the three must-do strategies that manufacturers need to adopt to so they can grow in today’s technology-driven environment.

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Please join host Barbara Trautlein as she interviews Kathryn Kelley, who shares stories (and quotes – like the one in the title!) about women leaders in manufacturing as well as her own leadership in fostering collaborations between academia and industry. Using her storytelling skills, Kathryn tells the tales of three powerful women who are running manufacturing businesses and making a positive difference for their companies, customers, and communities. Speaking to students, she relates research-based feedback from industry about how young women (and men) can best prepare themselves for careers in manufacturing. Moreover, she offers tangible advice for how to amplify technology innovation and accelerate workforce development through partnerships between educational institutions and manufacturing organizations. Please join this compelling conversation!

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Today's guest is Priscila Hammett, Product Marketing Manager at Emerson. Priscilla sits down with hosts Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace to share her unique perspective as a successful, millennial woman in manufacturing. Topics include how we can make manufacturing more attractive to millennials and the opportunities she sees in manufacturing, advice for other young women, challenges she has faced as a young woman in manufacturing and tips to get through it. Don't miss this insightful conversation between three accomplished women in manufacturing!

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Every day on her ride home from work, Cyndi Bray-McDaniel takes time to reflect on her day. As the Plant Manager for Ingersoll Rand’s HVAC Residential facility in Trenton, New Jersey, she asks herself, “What happened today? Was anything misunderstood? What can I do better tomorrow?” It is her examinations, both of others and of self, that have made her the leader she is today. In this episode of Women And Manufacturing, 180 Skills’ Jennifer McNelly asks Cyndi what her experienced self of today would tell her teenage self? Cyndi’s advice, which includes judge less, ask more questions, be willing to learn and adjust, can be useful to many of us. Tune into “Judge Less–Seek to Understand” to hear more about Cyndi’s journey in manufacturing.

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We all know that diversity can bring a range of new ideas to the table. But what do women uniquely bring to manufacturing when it comes to customer engagement? This first edition of “The Customer Mission” podcast dives into this subject with our guest, Kristi Wiechmann, Vice President of Specialty Manufacturing, talking about the women’s perspective, how to better serve customers and what manufacturers need to do to effectively compete in today’s marketplace.

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Despite being rejected during the hiring process and being told that “you’re taking a job away from a man,” these two Women of Steel refused to be told “no” and persevered on to succeed for over two decades in the demanding world of steel.  Their leadership in the union and the company has made a meaningful difference for the 500+ team members they support – and resulted in inspiring and profitable careers for themselves. Join host Barbara Trautlein as she interviews Kim Rutkowski and Libbi Urban as they share their unique perspectives about their unique roles in a very unique work environment: a self-managed team-based work culture in a steel mill that is a US-Japanese joint venture and represented by the USW.  Kim and Libbi have worked on the front lines as an operator and an electrician galvanizing steel, and served as union leaders in contract negotiations and training roles galvanizing the people into action. They share with us real-world, relevant, and actionable insights into how women can make it themselves as well as “reach back and pull other women forward.”

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On this week’s episode, hosts Andrea Olson and Desiree Grace welcome Kathy Jo Van, who recently retired as Sr. vice President of Southwire and is a 2018 NAED Women in Industry Trailblazer award winner. Ms. Van talks about her adventures in manufacturing, gives sound advice on finding mentors (yes, plural!) and why it's important to "check your woman card at the door."

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Host Barbara Trautlein welcomes Christine Healy, Vice President of Human Resources for Performance Food Group in Temple, Texas. Ms. Healy firmly believes that as our workforce becomes more diverse from a gender perspective, women need to know they can be successful in many roles in manufacturing. She encourages everyone to "become a champion". A champion can see beyond the outside appearance and identify the talents and abilities of a person and help them get slotted into the right job for them.

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April Butterfield is a thought leader living on the leading edge of technology. As Vice President of Technology for Jabil’s Engineered Solutions Group, April sees firsthand the impact of technology and how it is driving consumer expectations and manufacturing. In this episode of Women and Manufacturing, Jennifer McNelly Asks April to share her views on how the convergence of products and processes is changing the world we live in. April also provides insight into how JABIL is mobilizing the next generation of women leaders around the globe through the JABIL Joules. Her challenge to us all, be agile! Tune into Living on the Leading Edge of Technology to hear April Butterfield's journey.

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