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The Manufacturing Employer — 109 episodes
Building lives through mentorship and skilled trades, with Dave Hataj of Edgerton Gear, Inc.
Boosting manufacturing outcomes by understanding human energy, with Georgina Woodley of Custology Insights
Leading AI change by having a people-first policy, with Grace Wright of Gorilla 76
Rethinking manufacturing process training, with Amanda Aschinger of Solstice Productions
Equipping your workforce for AI transformation, with Ben Tasker
The business case for employer-supported childcare, with Nicole Riehl of EPIC
Uncovering the hidden costs of your 401(k), with forensic 401(k) consultant Paul Sippil
Rethinking manufacturing pathways, with Shalin Jyotishi of New America
Prioritizing worker health for retention and safety, with Susan Taah of Work Factor
Bridging marketing and HR to build winning teams, with Ray Reader of Gorilla 76
Cracking the code of workplace fairness, with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner of Business M.O.
What workers really want, with Larry Salazar of NestSTEPS
Manufacturing leadership that works, with Jason Woodard of Geislinger Corporation
"Belonging" and the factory floor, with Andrea D. Carter of Andrea Carter Consulting
Designing out injury with bionomics, with Chris Zdenek of Soma Ergonomics
Bridging generational gaps through empathy and communication, with Laura Hanley of Big Picture Companies
The importance of putting people first, with ERP leader and Certified Dream Manager Kevin Patrick
The culture case for sustainability, with global sustainability and ESG leader Eric Gassaway
Building a future-ready workplace and workforce, with author and speaker Steve Cadigan
Learnings and quotes to carry into 2026, with host Jon Franko
Building a culture of learning and respect, with Diane Ferrera of AccuRounds
Equity as a business advantage, with global DEI leader and author Celeste Warren
Forging inclusive paths in manufacturing, with Gretchen Gagel of Women Thriving in Construction
Unlocking potential via second-chance employment, with Scott Gates of Awake Window & Door Co.
Fixing people problems by solving system issues, with Matt Granados of Life Pulse Inc.
The human side of lean, with Mark Reich of the Lean Enterprise Institute
Rewriting the manufacturing narrative, with Chris Luecke of Manufacturing Happy Hour
Rethinking recruiting in manufacturing, with Myles Rickerd and Trevor O'Malley of Hire MFG Leaders
The disengagement episode, with Dave Garrison of Garrison Growth
Build a better workplace culture, with Brett Hoogeveen of BetterCulture
Hiring immigrant workers in manufacturing, with Matt Meltzer of Meltzer Hellrung
Balancing cost and care in healthcare benefits, with Matt Temple and Doug Simms of Sonus Benefits
Celebrating a culture of safety, with Luke Wittenbraker of Mactech On-Site
A flexible workforce solution, with Todd Warner of MyWorkChoice
An episode about professional development, with Peyton Warren of Gorilla 76
“Tell Me” the role of curiosity in workplace culture, with Fred Reggie of Fred Reggie Coaching
Top-notch culture in a remote world, with Alice Warnier of Curri
Modernizing communication on the shop floor, with Chris Chuang of Relay
Bridging the gap between Gen Z and manufacturing, with Nush Ahmed of Next Gen MFG
Work smarter, not harder, with Ryan McMartin of Parsec Automation
Empowering your people to build brighter financial futures, with Chad Hufford of Veritas Wealth Management
Culture examined, with Jason Woodard of the Geislinger Corporation
Empowering second chances in manufacturing, Ellen Sauter and Cara Klyn of Cara Collective
Success in recruitment through lives impacted, with Ben Talbert of Better Than Found
Employer branding mastery, with Briana Bobo of Emerson
HR done right, with Mikaela Gitto, SPHR, of Sentry Equipment
The shortest episode of the year, with host Jon Franko
Gen Z in the workforce, with Nolan Beilstein of "Gen Z in Manufacturing"
Lead like a pilot, with Craig Coyle of Operation Lead
Insights from an industry advocate, with Gen Z industry leader Jacob Sanchez
Championing manufacturing culture and leadership, with The Manufacturing Connector Jim Mayer
The future of skilled trades in manufacturing, with Tim Raglin of Skillwork
Empowering Gen Z, women and Hispanic workers in manufacturing, with Mariana Cogan of Hexagon
The "new" role of HR, with people and talent management expert Ranya Nehmeh
Empowering your people, with Chris Seifert of Enabling Empowerment
Humans are the foundation of manufacturing, with Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and Host of Workforce 4.0
The power of storytelling in manufacturing recruitment, with Mary Jutzi of Batesville Products
Investigating the manufacturing labor market, with Nihal Shetty of Gorilla 76
Uncovering inefficiencies in healthcare benefits, with Bill Schmaltz of Einstein Consulting Group
Looking back from episode 50 of The Manufacturing Employer, with host Jon Franko
Navigating risk management in manufacturing HR, with Craig Philippi of The Daniel & Henry Co.
Empowering youth in manufacturing, with Matt Guse of MRS Machining
Empowering teams for safety success, with Patrick Nelson of Loyalty Point Leadership
Building a safer and more comfortable work environment, with Rich Ward of AcroMat
Core values and company culture, with Josh Allen and Nancie Breunig of Companion Baking
The importance of employee experience in manufacturing, with company culture consultant Jason Anthoine
Reducing turnover in manufacturing, with Leonard Arambam of Tribeshare
The job description episode, with Meaghan Ziemba of Mavens of Manufacturing
Engineering the future of the talent pipeline, with Toni Neary of SME
Unlocking company culture, with author, speaker and consultant Chris Dyer
Taking care of your frontline employees, with Kevin Snook of Saxagon Limited
Building a stronger workforce, with Dave MacDonald of The Better Together Group
Bringing mobility and efficiency to the shop floor, with Samantha Taylor and Scott Chappell of Amigo Mobility
Developing the next generation of tradespeople, with Dr. Jason Scales of SkillsUSA
Empowering veterans in manufacturing, with Emily Bose of Transition Overwatch
AI in MFG HR, with AI expert James Ward of Actuate Law
On-demand labor, with Adam Rubatt of Veryable
Championing neurodiverse talent in manufacturing, with Peter Rathmann of Allis Manufacturing Corp.
Building company culture through corporate social responsibility, with Marisa Hacker of the National MS Society
Meet Gen Z, with Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of The Better Together Group
Never lose an employee again, with Wall Street Journal bestselling author Joey Coleman
Shaping the connected worker experience, with Brent Kedzierski of Hexagon
The turnover episode, with international bestselling author Jim Vaselopulos of Rafti Advisors
Get the most out of working with an executive recruiter, with Anne Casey of LHH
Building a healthier workplace, with Lindsey Heiserman of Lindsey Heiserman Coaching
Hiring military veterans to make your workforce stronger, with Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz
Service culture, with Fred Reggie of Fred Reggie Coaching
A culture of communication, with Vince Mahtani of Atlas Coaching Group
Talking people, processes, technology and company culture with Maggie Schrock of Loam Culture
A conversation with Julie Jeannotte, HR Expert & Researcher and Speaker
DEI done right, with Nichelle Grant of Siemens USA
Enriching Lives from the HR suite, with Meg McKee Brown of Cambridge Air Solutions
Hiring insights from a 19-year-old welder, with Will “the Welder” Casey
Transparency is an HR cheat code, with your host Jon Franko
Times are changing in manufacturing hiring, with Nate Stansberry of Rust Belt Recruiting
A work "family" built the right way, with Clayton Costello of CK Power Family of Companies
Fixing a factory by respecting your people, with Rob Tracy, author of "How to Fix a Factory"
Elevating the employee event experience, with Brittany Dwyer of Disco!
Finding purpose in manufacturing, with Drew Crowe of the New American Manufacturing Renaissance
"The Manufacturing Jobs Survey" and the study of "Recruitment Methods Used By Manufacturers," with Paul Kiesche of Aviate Creative
Going unscripted with Eddie Saunders Jr., a true creator in the manufacturing space
Put the value back on your people, with Monica Hans of Collaborative Strategies Inc.
A culture of safety begins with communication, with Suvir Dhar of Dhar Legal Group
Doing the next right thing, with Jim Nardulli of PASCO
Do everything you can to take care of your people, with Elyse Guttmann of Gorilla 76
Culture, the role core values play and more, with Luke and Joel Wittenbraker of Mactech On-Site Machining Solutions
Building a brand that attracts talent, with Todd Imming of The Korte Company
It's all about personality, with Eliot Sherman
Servant leadership for the win, with Dan Erschen of Wisconsin Metal Parts