How Manufacturers Improve
A Podcast for manufacturers that want to know the successes and lessons learned of industry leaders
Breaking Down Silos – Part 1
Heather Stewart
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #169
Breaking down silos in manufacturing requires replacing protectionism with curiosity, tying metrics to organizational goals, and building shared empathy through cross-training. Learn practical strategies to boost collaboration.
How Kaizen Events Work
Scott Connor
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #168
Discover how to run Kaizen events that actually work. Learn the prep work required, how to create team alignment, manage scope, and maintain momentum to achieve breakthrough results in manufacturing continuous improvement.
How to do a Waste Walk
Eugene Arrington
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #167
Discover how to conduct effective waste walks in manufacturing. Learn team selection strategies, observation techniques, the 8 wastes framework, and action planning methods that turn floor observations into measurable improvements.
How to Have a Great One-on-One
Bart Hoemann
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #166
Discover proven strategies for conducting one-on-ones that actually work. Learn how to build trust, prepare effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and create meaningful development conversations with your team.
AI, Stress, and Retention Executive Panel
Monica Hamling & Chase McCown
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #165
Learn how manufacturers can strategically manage stress, build a resilient culture, and leverage AI while meeting aggressive customer demands and retaining top talent in today’s competitive landscape.
More in Store for Members in 2026
Kirby Sneen & Monica Smith
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #164
Learn how to make training a habit in manufacturing. Discover practical strategies for scheduling development, connecting learning to KPIs, and building a culture where continuous improvement becomes routine.
Safety Success for Supervisors
Katherine Syverson
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #163
Learn how manufacturing supervisors can lead safety success through proactive metrics, cross-department observations, and managerial courage. Discover proven strategies that cut injury rates in half.
Demonstrating Responsibility Daily
Jeff Weber
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #162
Struggling with accountability on your team? Learn how to build responsibility without micromanaging, from running better meetings to coaching through missed deadlines while keeping trust intact.
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
Ashlie Weller
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #161
Learn how to address difficult behaviors in manufacturing before they damage morale. Discover when to act, how to document properly, and why personality conflicts differ from toxic behavior.
Improving Plant and Line Layouts
Claire Cech
How Manufacturers Improve Podcast Ep. #160
Learn how to improve plant layouts without disrupting production. Discover proven methods for flow optimization, bottleneck identification, and team-driven layout planning that keeps customers happy.