Reliability 4.0

Join us on Reliability 4.0 as we chat with Michelle Legge from the AES Corporation. Michelle shares her incredible journey from completely starting over as a mother of three kids to becoming a senior reliability engineer. Learn more about how AES uses cutting-edge tech like AI and machine learning to keep their energy systems running smoothly. Michelle also talks about the importance of Root Cause...

On this episode of Reliability 4.0, we talk with Yuri Grinshteyn, a Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Google. Yuri explains how Google's team helps keep their systems running smoothly for customers.  He talks about finding and fixing problems quickly, using data and automation to make things work better, and why it's important to focus on what customers need. If you want to learn h...

In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we speak with Kim Stalder, Asset Reliability Team Leader at Schreiber Foods, the largest privately-owned dairy company in the world!  Kim shares her journey from quality technician to reliability leader and discusses Schreiber Foods' focus on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and the importance of foundational skills in maintaining equipment. Kim highlights...

In this milestone 10th episode of the Reliability 4.0 Podcast, we welcome Dave Fessenbecker, the Director of Reliability at Johnsonville, one of the top sausage brands in the U.S. and around the world. With over 16 years at Johnsonville, Dave brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Dave dives into Johnsonville’s commitment to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), the key performance indicat...

In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we dive into the crucial work of environmental cleanup and waste management with Sean Walker from Washington River Protection Solutions. Sean's role at WRPS centers around overseeing the safe and reliable management of nuclear and chemical waste at the Hanford site, a key part of America's nuclear history. Sean explains the innovative processes involved...

Join us in this episode with Doug Garrison, Director of Technical Services at Zimmer Biomet. Located in Indiana, Zimmer Biomet stands as a global leader in orthopedic manufacturing. Doug shares insights into his rise from a reliability manager to overseeing technical services, emphasizing the unique challenges of medical device manufacturing under rigorous regulatory standards. Our discussion high...

In this episode of Reliability 4.0, we welcome Chris Barkow, Reliability Solutions Manager at Regal Rexnord. Chris shares his journey from pharmaceuticals to steel mill maintenance, emphasizing the need to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance.  Chris highlights the importance of torque monitoring and technology in predicting equipment failures and reducing unplanned downtime. He also discu...

We have Sujay Soman with us on our newest episode of Reliability 4.0! Sujay is a Senior Reliability Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a leading semiconductor manufacturer known for its commitment to reliability and innovation in the industry. He highlights the significance of involving maintenance and reliability engineers during the design phase of projects to ensure equipment reliability...

Welcome back to another Reliability 4.0 episode! I had the chance to speak with Henry Chiang from Sodexo, who serves as the North American technical lead. Sodexo is a global company that provides facilities management and food services. Henry shares insights into his role, covering the complexities of managing technical facilities and emphasizing the need for robust reliability programs. He highli...

Bringing you another Reliability 4.0 episode featuring Justin Thomas, Director of Corporate Engineering at Premier! Premier is an award-winning company specializing in project management for hospitality, multifamily, and student housing sectors. Justin talks about Premier's multifaceted approach to project management, emphasizing the critical role of reliability in ensuring the success of thei...

This week, I got to to speak with Charles Mborah from Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials. Our conversation focused on the challenges of implementing new technologies and changes in the workplace, the difficulty of attracting qualified personnel to the industry, and the importance of certain tools like oil analysis and condition-based...

In our latest Reliability 4.0 podcast episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Chris Phillips from Southwire, one of North America's leading wire and cable manufacturers. We discussed the aspects of keeping operations reliable in a large manufacturing environment, the difficulties of managing facilities and using technology to improve production. Chris highlights the need to pay attention...

Introducing our new podcast, Reliability 4.0! In our first episode we were joined by Daniel Disney, a Plant Manager from Sanofi. In this conversation, Daniel highlights the challenges and innovations in the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industry. He describes challenges he’s facing in managing labor shortages and a shift towards automation. We also discuss the importance of reliability, t...