Zen and the Art of Manufacturing

Workforce Development w/ Tony Spielberg


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As the Ambassador of Manufacturing at Cambridge Air, Tony Spielberg builds relationships, guiding business development for the company. With his extensive knowledge and expertise on the subject, Tony sits down with SensrTrx CEO, Bryan Sapot, to talk about workforce development. Why is it important and how do you start?

In his previous role as CEO of BCI Packaging, Tony took a special interest in workforce development because of the unique workforce he managed - adults with disabilities. He was able to transform the organization, learning lessons, and providing guidance along the way.

A couple of takeaways on how Tony built a lean culture when he was CEO of BCI:


1. Tony and a small team read 2 Second Lean from Paul Akers.
2. The team started improving processes, taking videos and sharing them with employees at BCI.
3. The team recruited other employees to participate in this process.
4. Implemented daily meetings with the entire company.
5. Employees started asking to help and share their own improvements.

At the end, learn what Tony believes will change in manufacturing as a direct result of Covid-19.

During this episode, Tony mentions a number of books and publications which can be found through the links below:

  • 2 Second Lean: How to Grow People and Build a Fun Lean Culture by Paul Akers
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencioni
  • The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon
  • Manufacturing Today
  • Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
  • The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles From the World's Great Manufacturer by Jeffrey Liker
  • If you would like to talk with Tony (or learn more about daily meetings), he can be contacted by email on LinkedIn or through the Cambridge Air website.

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