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Making Chips Podcast for Manufacturing Leaders

Manufacturing is challenging, but if you are connected to a community of leaders, you can elevate your skills, solve your problems and grow your business! MakingChips was launched in 2014 to equip and inspire the metalworking nation. Hundreds of episodes and a million downloads later, it’s an industry-leading source of information, inspiration, and entertainment for manufacturing leaders of all types. It’s hosted by Jason Zenger and Nick Goellner, two multi-generational manufacturing leaders, and they’re joined by a rotating panel of expert guests – including Titan Gilroy (TITANS of CNC), John Saunders (NYC CNC), Mark TerryBerry (Haas Automation), and many more. Join us as we tackle the topics that keep you up at night - leadership, operations, technology, growth, workforce development and culture.
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Mar 23, 2017

Hello, Metalworking Nation! Today is an exciting day in the history of MakingChips as we release the highly anticipated Episode 100! We are coming to you live from the Technology & Manufacturing Association in Chicago, IL where we have assembled a panel of some of the most progressive manufacturing leaders in the Chicagoland area.

With us today we have return VIP guest, Brian Panek -- Vice President of Panek Precision, Jess Giudici -- Talent and Culture Manager at Smalley Steel Ring Company, Bill Downey -- President at Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing, and Tom Simeone -- President of Manor Tool.

On today's episode, we will be discussing one of the most challenging topics that people are talking about right now --  workforce development, training, and hiring. Our panel offers their insight into the issue as they discuss solutions they are implementing in their own business.

Episode Outline:
[02:20] - MakingChips TV
[05:30] - Introduction of our Panel Guests
[09:15] - One Word for Workforce Development
[10:08] - “Challenging”
[16:42] - Finding the Next Manufacturing Leaders
[24:15] - Providing Opportunity within the Organization
[26:00] - Millennials vs Baby Boomers
[33:33] - Culture Means a Lot
[40:48] - A Bidding War
[47:08] - Robots in the Shop
[51:30] - Resume on your Desk
[57:25] - Reaching Other Demographics
[60:45] - Success Stories
[66:25] - Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:
Brian Panek | LinkedIn
Panek Precision
Jess Giudici | LinkedIn
Smalley Steel Ring Company
Bill Downey | LinkedIn
Hi-Grade Welding & Manufacturing
Tom Simeone | LinkedIn
Manor Tool: Metal Stamping Company | Custom Metal Stamping
MakingChips Episode 11
East Leyden High School

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• Jason@makingchips.com
• Ryan@makingchips.com
Telephone: (312) 725-0245

 

 

Mar 18, 2017

Hello Metalworking Nation! After a short break, we are so excited to be back in the MakingChips studio. On today’s episode we’ll discuss the importance of creating routine processes in order to take you and your business to the next level.

“Anyone that’s a manufacturing leader knows… When you own a business that consumes you 24/7 .. you’re dreaming about it, you’re thinking about it when you go to sleep .. it’s just the way that it is.” – Jason Zenger

Later on in the episode we’ll discuss balancing your work life with your personal life, and what steps you can take to make sure the two don’t conflict. In manufacturing news, we talk about “Trumpenomics” and why we should re-evaluate the cost of domestic vs. offshore production. We’ll also discuss starting meetings on a high note, news with Carr Machine & Tool, and a certain German food that Jason specializes in making.

Episode Structure:
[02:42] – Manufacturing News
[10:02] – News at Carr Machine
[15:05] – Creating Routine Processes
[18:35] – Starting with Something Positive
[21:40] – Scorecards and KPI’s
[23:20] – Rocks and Tasks
[25:50] – Finding Balance with a Leadership Team
[29:50] – Worklife Balance
[34:34] – Conclusion of Episode

Mentioned in this Episode:
Manufacturing News

We Want to Hear From YOU, The Metalworking Nation:
• Jim@makingchips.com
• Jason@makingchips.com
• Ryan@makingchips.com
Telephone: (312) 725-0245

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