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Join Mark Keho and Rob Atkins, veteran general foremen from Kawasaki Engines. Discover their fascinating career journeys from humble beginnings in Iowa and Missouri to leading roles in the machining and die casting departments. Gain insights into their experiences, the evolution of Kawasaki's manufacturing processes, and the importance of continual improvement and mentorship. This episode is packed with industry knowledge, personal stories, and engaging trivia, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in manufacturing. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
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Mike Reader, VP of Sales and Engineering at Precision Plus, shares his journey from intern to executive. Mike discusses the evolution of the manufacturing industry, the importance of youth apprenticeships, and the role Precision Plus played in producing ventilator parts during COVID-19. He offers insights into overcoming industry challenges, the significance of family businesses, and the innovative spirit driving modern manufacturing. This episode provides valuable lessons for professionals at all levels, highlighting the dynamic and evolving nature of the manufacturing sector.
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In this insightful episode, Jeff Gentry from Shaw Industries shares his philosophy on tackling difficult and often overlooked tasks, emphasizing the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone and embracing challenges. He encourages listeners to seek out opportunities that others shy away from, as these are often the most rewarding. Gentry also discusses his unique approach to personal management, treating himself like a team and continuously learning new skills to overcome obstacles. His engineering mindset shines through as he advises, "If you run into a brick wall, learn masonry to take it down."
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In this episode of the Voices of Manufacturing podcast, we interview Samantha Lawrence, the Learning and Development Coordinator at Johnsonville. Samantha shares her unique career journey from being an English teacher and learning leader in the Sheboygan School District to her current role at Johnsonville. She discusses the joy of supporting diverse member goals, ranging from becoming the best operator to starting a nonprofit. Samantha highlights her certifications in various areas, including mental health first aid and talent optimization, and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and innovative training methods. The episode also touches on the significance of transferable skills, mentorship, and creating an environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
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Allen's impressive career spans from being an automation engineer at Colgate Palmolive to holding significant roles at Walmart, Tesla, and various tech companies. Tune in as we delve into Allen’s journey, starting from his childhood in Long Island, his hands-on experiences in global manufacturing, and his transition into tech leadership as VP of Product at Dozuki.
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Starting at the Canada Department of National Defense, Echo worked on aircraft avionics systems and later transitioned to the private sector, becoming an engineering manager and now a senior advisor. She emphasizes a key lesson: ambition doesn’t always equate to capacity. Echo also discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of moving from public to private sectors, and her interest in green energy's future.
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In this episode of the Dozuki podcast, Andrew Dendis from RTX discusses his experience in a leadership development program, emphasizing the importance of versatility, networking, and dynamic problem solving in manufacturing and aerospace industries.
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Thomas has been observing the trends of the manufacturing workforce over the past decade as a training manager. He’s noticed the workforce has changed dramatically over that time. In this episode, Thomas breaks down the modern manufacturing employee and what they want in a job and employer. During this interview with Thomas, we will cover the three big areas that employees are focused on and how manufacturing companies can align their operations to meet these demands.
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Our insightful discussion covers the dangers of insignificant improvements, the challenges posed by an overload of initiatives, and the drawbacks of rigid processes. Learn how to counter these mistakes by adopting strategic focus, embracing a growth mindset, prioritizing key projects, and maintaining the fundamental processes of your business.
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Join Chad Moutray and Anjana Radhakrishnan from The Manufacturing Institute as they delve into the challenges of the current manufacturing labor market. Exploring vital statistics, they unveil insights from a recent study on the pivotal role of company culture and employee engagement. Discover practical strategies to elevate your company culture and stand out in the competitive landscape.
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Meet Jared Supalla from Imagine Group. They've adopted a "Quality at the Source" methodology. Instead of traditional end-of-line quality checks, they empower their operators to ensure quality right during production. It's a game-changer, making every employee an active participant in maintaining standards. It's a refreshing take on quality management that's making a real difference in their operations.
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A former director and manager of digital training at leading biotech firms Sanofi and Moderna, Chris Policastro shares valuable insights from his experience in the regulated life sciences industry. The discussion covers topics ranging from navigating FDA regulations for systems validation to establishing internal networks to advocate for innovative solutions supporting frontline operations. Chris, who successfully implemented Dozuki at both companies, provides unique content addressing the challenges life sciences professionals face in adopting new technology, particularly with concerns about validation. His practical advice and success stories make this episode essential for individuals in the life sciences industry looking to embrace innovative solutions.
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Learn the importance of standards in your 5S program. From visual controls to supply procurement and accountability, standards play a pivotal role in ensuring lean success. Brian and Michael roll solo on this one, so tune in for valuable insights on building a culture focused on standards.
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Andrew Murphy was brought into the company to help Norman Noble mature from a job shop with a mom & pop structure to a corporate structure. We discuss how Andrew and his team are implementing lean manufacturing and changing the company culture along with the tools and systems they use.
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Show notes:
14:48 -- We're under the work mindset that we can teach them how to use those things. If they have the mindset that we want to come to work. We want to do the right things. We're already ahead of the game at, at that point, we feel that we can teach people how to do almost anything."
18:22 -- "Our training center is relatively new. It's been around for about five years. It was something that myself and the team put together. I was in a different role. I was in quality and we were trying to resolve problems. After the issue had happened, we'd be out there trying to fix issues and then kind of tried to go into more, a little bit more of a proactive approach."
18:44 -- "Myself and a few other people started being a more proactive and kind of evolved to a training center. We've got myself and two other managers, and then we've got a staff of seven union trainers, and again, they all came from the shop floor. Most of them came from the team leader ranks, so we pulled a lot of the high performing team leaders, and they have become some of our best trainers now."
23:33 -- "They're more accepting because it's not a solution that means more work for them. And that's one of the things, a lot of our solutions that we try and come up with, Needs to be easier for the operator. We can't add technology and make it harder because they already have a lot of work as it is. Building these trucks we have to make it easy for them to use."
23:55 -- "When we implemented the Dozuki system, we pilot it for a long period of time. When we pilot things, the easy thing is to go to the most technologically savvy person in the area or in the team and say: Hey, we have this idea. We want you to try it out."
30:18 -- "When we're implementing a new process or a new model truck, some of the stuff we're getting into now with VR, we've been pulling them into some of our conference rooms and we have some VR technology where they can virtually walk around in their new workstation. There's a lot of companies put a lot of effort into tooling, and then it hits the shop floor and the techs don't like it." -
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12:21 - "One of the very first things I did was put in Dozuki because it was clear that without data collection for work instructions, we were never going to be able to scale or move beyond those key talents, those key individuals where tribal knowledge existed."15:23 - "My whole effort has been focused on how to make them more effective at doing the job that we hired them to do. And take away most of the other stuff that was just getting in the way of them effectively managing their team and people."
22:12 - "Most quality assurance systems are centered around the idea of making the transition easy. So if you've got a paper collection form, I'm going to show you a path to digitally collect all the information you would have had in your paper form. What you want is to transform that digital acquisition into information that you can leverage."
23:51 - "Every activity in the plant now has an inbound checklist. It might be really short, it might just be that I've got that item in my hands. It's barcode scannable, so it's relatively painless for an operator to scan it at this station. I get that notification and use it to update my production operations reports. We now have a backend to complement all of that system's work."
48:16 - "You need to have a champion who's driven by the need to understand. It can't be driven solely by someone having a vision of wanting to go digital. Doing it the way we've done it takes passion, energy, commitment, and that comes from the heart of the people. You need to find that champion in your business."
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01:16 - "We worked hard. I won't say we ever perfected it, but we were always seeking to make that an effective gathering of the minds, sharing information, having conversations, talking about safety."00:08:33 - "I'm building the most beautiful structure I could ever build so that years from now, when I'm long gone, that generations, you know, ahead of me will be able to enjoy this amazing place to worship and have a sense of awe and wonder as they approach life."
00:10:57 - "I need to know I'm spending my time solving problems, not finding them."
00:14:07 - "Think how much pride you would have at the dinner table saying, you know, my work literally saves lives!"
00:18:26 - "Once people know their purpose. They can't turn from it. They can't look away. They must pursue it."
00:21:37 - "It didn't matter whether what you believe, if it's true enough to you and it motivated you to act in a certain way."
00:38:30 - "It's all about the people and if you engage people and we think about them first, the results will flow from that." -
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09:17 -- Most of my experiences, the technology shows up and then you say, how are we going to do the training or who's going to do it or how does this thing work?
12:48 -- We literally have to create the talent if we can't find it.17:30 -- If what you're creating isn't going to solve a problem that they have, they're not interested.
21:15 -- You might need that broader overview, which requires classroom training with an instructor.
22:41 -- It's really about if I need information, do I know where it is and can I access it quickly to make the changes I need to make on the job?
24:42 -- Their expectation for how they're trained, how they're developed, it seems like their expectations are higher than they've ever been because there's organizations doing it really well.
26:26 - If you're so concerned that you have to memorize everything that's being written on the board, you're not really paying attention to what they're saying.
29:22 -- Every individual in today's workforce is going to have to really adopt that mentality that I'm going to probably have to learn for the rest of the time I'm here.
38:34 -- What worked maybe 20 years ago, even 10 years ago, might not be as impactful and effective.
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SHOW NOTES
03:22 — How the company’s motto became, “We design and build really cool stuff”
09:01 — What led the company to become a top supplier for NASA
14:48 — Why the paperwork have to weigh more than the part?
24:11 — Getting rid of blame and ensuring the company owns the process
29:53 — Fighting entropy and complacency on the factory floor
36:20 — A modern philosophy on audits and certifications
44:19 — The different ends of the supplier spectrum
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