Trevor Blondeel
Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0
Whether you're a plant manager, operations manager, or frontline supervisor, you'll discover practical strategies for lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. We cover critical topics like workforce development, employee retention, safety culture, and change management—helping you navigate challenges like labor shortages, skills gaps, and the evolving manufacturing landscape including Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Trevor Blondeel invites guests from the manufacturing industry (and beyond!) to have candid discussions about leadership and share stories from...
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Manufacturing Retention + Accountability for Plant Managers: Using Giving Back to Build Loyalty and Stronger Team Commitment with Jon Finch #58 09.02.2022 32:07
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! What's the secret to retaining talent and building a he...
Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Understanding Emotions to Improve Behavior and Team Performance with Sara Westbrook #57 26.01.2022 32:04
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Is it really okay to lose it sometimes, or are we just...
Leadership + Trust for Operations Leaders: Building Bridges and Leading from Behind to Strengthen Team Performance with LaVerne Roberts #56 12.01.2022 24:23
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! What happens when you put others first, work hard, and...
Culture + Accountability for Operations Managers: Creating Open Conversations Instead of Bottling Up Conflict with Troy Corrigan #55 29.12.2021 26:47
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Not all family businesses successfully transition from...
Manufacturing Leadership + Engagement for Operations Managers: Using Your Business as a Vehicle to Serve Others and Build Stronger Teams with Joel Davis #54 15.12.2021 26:34
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Like me, Joel Davis grew up on a farm, starting his bu...
Curiosity for Frontline Supervisors: Asking Better Questions to Improve Engagement and Daily Performance #53 01.12.2021 15:52
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Two years in, and this podcast is still going strong t...
Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for HR Leaders: Building Social Capital Through Mindful Influence to Strengthen Team Performance with Vivian Blade #52 17.11.2021 30:25
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! In manufacturing, we spend plenty of time planning cap...
Productivity for Operations Managers: Using Economic Perspective to Improve Decision-Making and Team Performance with Jim Ray #51 03.11.2021 24:45
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! In this episode, Jim joins the podcast to talk manufac...
Manufacturing Retention + Engagement for HR Leaders: Turning the Great Resignation into Long-Term Workforce Commitment with Debbie Muno #50 20.10.2021 33:31
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Debbie Muno of Genos International joins the podcast t...
Manufacturing Leadership + Accountability for Production Managers: Becoming the Thermostat That Sets the Tone for Team Performance P2 with Mike Forhan #49 06.10.2021 27:23
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! 2:09 Walking in and being judgmental and pointing out...
Manufacturing Leadership + Accountability for Production Managers: Becoming the Thermostat That Sets the Tone for Team Performance with Mike Forhan #48 22.09.2021 25:06
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! With over 30 years across multiple manufacturing envir...
Manufacturing Culture + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Leading Raw, Real, and Relevant Conversations That Improve Team Performance #47 08.09.2021 30:54
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Raw, Real, and Relevant w ith Trevor & Dave 00:00 – ...
Self-Awareness + Engagement for Frontline Supervisors: Using Reflection to Build Confidence and Stronger Team Connections with Nikki Langman #46 25.08.2021 28:13
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! If you haven't listened to episode 44, head back and c...
Productivity + Engagement for Manufacturing Leaders: Using Mindfulness Without Losing Operational Focus #45 11.08.2021 24:04
Mindful Employment: Throwing the Baby Out with the Bath Water with Trevor & Dave #45 _____________________ _ ________________________ Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com...
Self-Awareness for Frontline Supervisors: Gaining Clarity to Improve Relationships and Team Performance with Nikki Langman #44 28.07.2021 30:25
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! 00:00 - Intro 00:28 – Nikki Langman intro 00:51 – Emot...
Accountability for Operations Managers: Using Coaching to Break Burnout Cycles and Reignite Team Performance with Andrew Nietlich #43 14.07.2021 31:47
Show Notes: Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! 00:28 – If you're going to coach others,...
Trust for Operations Managers: Replacing Assumptions with Transparency to Strengthen Team Engagement with Joe Johnson #42 30.06.2021 29:41
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Hey, I have something to tell you, but don't te...
Accountability for Frontline Supervisors: Creating Psychological Safety to Speak Up and Improve Team Performance with Ryan Forte #41 16.06.2021 27:47
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Show Notes: 00:05 – Get out of your own way 01:30 – Ry...
Trust for Operations Managers: Becoming a Go-Giver to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Team Performance with Bob Burg #40 02.06.2021 31:01
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Intro 00:06 - Are you giving more than you're receivin...
Engagement for Manufacturing Managers: Embracing Sales Mindset to Build Buy-In, Influence, and Better Team Results with Jeff Summers #39 19.05.2021 30:58
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! :40 - Sara Blakely - greatest lesson in life is workin...
Resilience for Frontline Supervisors: Replacing Fear and Regret with Confident Action on the Shop Floor #38 05.05.2021 24:36
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Marilyn Monroe said it best: fear is stupid. So are re...
Mindset + Productivity for Production Supervisors: Using "Magic Mindset Goggles" to Improve Focus, Attitude, and Daily Results with Dave Baker #37 21.04.2021 31:16
00:00:03.510 --> 00:00:51.510 Trevor Blondeel: Well Dave I was about to start a training session a couple of days ago, and with a group of manufacturing leaders and we're talking about the aware leader I'm all pumped up. And I got a call from my son about 15 minutes before he's 22 and he's going through some major challenges that I can't all explain here, but I can tell you, as a dad, I was shaken...
Culture + Trust for Manufacturing Leaders: Using Kindness to Strengthen Relationships and Improve Team Performance with Elizabeth Gist #36 07.04.2021 28:15
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! Trevor 0:12 You know Dave, I've been working a long...
Resilience for Operations Managers: Helping Teams Push Through Tough Times and Sustain Performance with Rick Ezell #35 24.03.2021 29:45
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! 00:00 – Introduction 00:29 – We're all wound up and ne...
Retention + Engagement for HR Leaders: Using Gratitude to Keep Top Manufacturing Talent with Lisa Ryan #34 10.03.2021 27:42
Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor's monthly newsletter. Now, let's jump in! 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – What is there to be grate...
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