Manufacturing Culture Podcast

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer sits down with Scott and Ashley Harms of MetalQuest Unlimited. MetalQuest Unlimited is a highly innovative and efficient CNC-based manufacturing company in Nebraska and Idaho. Scott started the company in 1996, and it has grown into a thriving business with over 80 employees. Ashley, who joined the company to help open a new loca...

In this episode of Manufacturing Culture, host Jim Mayer interviews Meaghan Ziemba, a technical writer, brand storyteller, and marketer who's passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry. Meaghan shares her experiences writing for the sector since 2008 and hosting her live video broadcast series, Mavens of Manufacturing, which focuses on women in manufacturing a...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, our host Jim Mayer is joined by Lisa Masciantonio, Chief Workforce Officer for the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute. Lisa brings over 25 years of experience as a performance-driven leader and shares her expertise in cultivating and executing business strategies, formulating long-term strategic client relationships, and developing b...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer interviews Chris Flemming, Vice President of Operations at Maximum Industries. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Chris shares his journey from a machine operator to a leader in the tooling department and his experiences working on many different types of materials and machines. As an active member of the National...

In this exciting episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, we welcome our first international guest, Jordan de Botton, the recent owner of Emlu Precision in Montreal, Canada.   Born and raised in Montreal, Jordan studied Mechanical Engineering at McGill and spent 13 years at C&D Aerospace, later becoming Zodiac Aerospace and Safran Aerospace. During his time in the industry, Jordan worked...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer sits down with Steven Tamasi, CEO of Boston Centerless, to discuss his experience as a second-generation entrepreneur, his passion for operational excellence, and the role of core values in creating a world-class manufacturing operation. Throughout the conversation, Steve shares his insights into the importance of core values in...

Join host Jim Mayer on the latest episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast as he sits down with a group of very special guests to explore the crucial role of manufacturing education in shaping the industry's future. In this episode, instructor Scott Prince and current and former Wemoco CTE students Mika, Noah, Cierra, and Marissa share their experiences and insights into the skills and knowled...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer sits down with Jason Ray, the CEO and Founder of Paperless Parts. Jason shares his unique journey from serving in the United States Navy to founding his innovative platform for the manufacturing industry. The conversation dives into the importance of maintaining a positive and productive company culture in the fast-paced world of...

 Join host Jim Mayer on this week's episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast as he sits down with the leader of The New American Manufacturing Renaissance, Andrew "The MFG" Crowe. They dive into the ever-changing landscape of the manufacturing industry, exploring the gig economy's impact and how it affects manufacturing. They also discuss the importance of breaking down unconscious bias in hir...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, Jim Mayer talks with Jim King, the President and COO of Okuma America, about his extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. They cover a range of topics, including the importance of using company values to shape the culture, the impact of small wins and "digital high fives" on employee morale, the use of KPIs to drive performance and i...

Join us on this episode of The Manufacturing Culture Podcast as we sit down with Chris Blumhoff, a seasoned expert in the manufacturing industry. Chris has a diverse background in various sectors, including micro-electronics, overhead door manufacturing, and as a Regional Manager with IMEC. In this episode, Chris shares his journey, insights into creating a thriving manufacturing culture, and his...

Join us on this week's episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast as we welcome Bill Padnos, the Executive Director of the National Tooling & Machining Association Foundation. Bill is a thought leader in the industry, overseeing programs such as the National Robotics League and the association's education and training initiatives. In this episode, we will delve into Bill's unique perspective...

In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Wolter, CEO and President of HM Manufacturing. Nicole shares her insights and her journey with the organization. From joining her father in the family business to her partnership with local high schools to build an intern program, Nicole advises manufacturing leaders on building a culture that incorporates trust, empathy...

If you want to improve your company culture, this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast with guest Paul Van Metre from ProShop ERP is a must-listen. In it, he shares the cultural journeys his machine shop and software companies have been on, three cultural initiatives and their impacts, and how ERP systems help improve shop cultures. This is an inspiring episode for anyone looking to create...

Kristin Carlson is President of Peerless Precision, Inc., in Westfield, MA, a small precision machine shop specializing in manufacturing small, complex mechanical components mainly for the Aerospace and Defense Industries. She shares with us the cultural journey Peerless has been on since her dad bought it in 1997, the changes that happened when she took over, and three things she has done to chan...

Welcome to the Manufacturing Culture podcast. Today we'll discuss culture and how to build a positive culture in the manufacturing workplace.