Ryan Jones with Jones Plastic & Engineering

Ryan Jones, COO at Jones Plastic & Engineering, joined The Brand Herald podcast to discuss the importance of branded merchandise and company culture. Goodson has been a long time partner of Jones and it was great to get a behind the scenes look at operations and branding!Jones Plastic & Engineering has been in business since 1961 and was started by Ryan's grandfather and his twin brother. The company started by making whiskey bottle caps for Jim Beam and has grown to over 3,200 employees and eight facilities.  Ryan discussed how the company has been able to grow and adapt over the years. He also spoke about the importance of building a strong company culture and investing in employees. He attributes the company's success to its focus on safety, quality, maintenance, HR, and efficiency; he called it their “pyramid of decisions”.Ryan also shared his thoughts on the importance of branded clothing and promotional items. He believes that these items help create a sense of community among employees and is a great way to keep your brand in front of customers.  Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Brand Herald Podcast06:33 The History of Jones Plastic and Engineering15:56 Value Addition in Manufacturing22:45 The Importance of Safety and Quality28:54 Training and Onboarding New Employees36:01 The Impact of Connection in the Workplace