The Manufacturing Employer

Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and host of Workforce 4.0 joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about a variety of topics, all stemming to one big idea - that humans are the foundation of manufacturing.

Mary Jutzi of Batesville Products joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how their children's books introduce kids to manufacturing, as well as the role of creative marketing and HR strategies in attracting talent.

Gorilla's own Nihal Shetty joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the research he's been doing around the manufacturing labor market.

Bill Schmaltz of Einstein Consulting Group joins The Manufacturing Employer to share how you can get more value from your healthcare benefits for your employees.

To commemorate episode number 50, host Jon Franko breaks down some of his key learnings to date from The Manufacturing Employer.

Craig Philippi of The Daniel & Henry Co. joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk risk management in manufacturing HR.

Matt Guse, President of MRS Machining, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about empowering youth in manufacturing with real-world exposure and even experience.

Patrick Nelson, decorated veteran and founder of Loyalty Point Leadership, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about making safety everyone's priority.

Rich Ward of AcroMat joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the role that anti-fatigue mats play in building a safer and more comfortable work environment for frontline workers.

Josh Allen and Nancie Breunig join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss their company's culture and the role that core values have played in creating it.

Company culture consultant Jason Anthoine joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the importance of employee experience in the manufacturing space.

Leonard Arambam of Tribeshare joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about high employee turnover and his gamified approach to solving it.

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...

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...

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 opportunit...

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.

Peter Rathmann, President/CEO/Owner of Allis Manufacturing Corp., joins The Manufacturing Employer to share his journey of hiring and integrating neurodiverse employees into the manufacturing industry, a focus inspired by his own daughter's experiences.

Marisa Hacker, Bike MS Director at the National MS Society, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how manufacturers can build company culture through corporate social responsibility (CSR). She details how to use CSR to foster a positive internal culture and improve employee engagement, retention and, ultimately, company financial performance.

Author Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of The Better Together Group joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the unique strengths of Gen Z employees and the opportunities they bring to the workplace.