Why a Continuous Improvement Mindset Is Crucial at Mouser Electronics with Pete Shopp

04/22/25 • 35 min

What does it take to lead operational excellence at scale?

In Episode 114, host Sannah Vinding talks with Pete Shopp, Senior Vice President of Business Operations at Mouser Electronics, about why a continuous improvement mindset is essential for driving progress in the electronics industry.

With nearly 30 years at Mouser, Pete shares how small, incremental improvements have led to big wins—and how staying connected to day-to-day operations helps leaders make smarter decisions.

You’ll learn:

• How small changes can drive big results

• Why visibility into operations matters for leadership

• How cross-functional collaboration fuels innovation

• How real-world experiences can ground leadership and spark improvement

• How a culture of continuous improvement drives innovation and accountability

Whether you’re leading a team or building strategy, this episode offers real-world insights to help you lead smarter in a dynamic industry.

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What does it take to lead operational excellence at scale?

With nearly 30 years at Mouser, Pete shares how small, incremental improvements have led to big wins—and how staying connected to day-to-day operations helps leaders make smarter decisions.

You’ll learn:

• How small changes can drive big results

• Why visibility into operations matters for leadership

• How cross-functional collaboration fuels innovation

• How real-world experiences can ground leadership and spark improvement

• How a culture of continuous improvement drives innovation and accountability

Whether you’re leading a team or building strategy, this episode offers real-world insights to help you lead smarter in a dynamic industry.

📥 Join 2,400+ professionals who get weekly leadership tips and insights straight to their inbox:

👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast!

🌐 For more information about the show, visit:

https://leadershipinmanufacturing.com/hello/

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What Role Does Recognition Play in Leadership Success?

E113, Join host Sannah Vinding and her guests, Damien Croft, General Manager at NorComp, and Shane Zutz, Vice President of Human Resources at DigiKey, as they explore the vital role of recognition in leadership success within the manufacturing industry and distribution sector. This engaging episode highlights how effective feedback and recognition strategies can drive team growth and strengthen leadership across both industries.

In this episode, you will discover:

Building a Strong Feedback Culture: Learn how leaders in manufacturing and distribution can establish a culture of feedback early in their careers and scale it effectively across diverse teams.
Performance Review Best Practices: Dive into the debate on the ideal frequency for performance reviews—whether annually, quarterly, or more often—and understand its impact on organizational excellence.
Coachability and Leadership Growth: Explore how fostering coachability among team members and leaders can reverse-engineer leadership development for sustained growth.
Recognition and Motivation Strategies: Uncover personalized approaches to recognition that boost morale and drive team success in manufacturing plants and distribution networks alike.
Bridging Organizational and Partner Communication: Learn how feedback and recognition principles can strengthen internal operations while enhancing partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.
Transformational Leadership Insights: Hear personal stories from Shane and Damien about impactful feedback that shaped their leadership journeys and strategies they’ve applied in manufacturing and distribution settings.

Damien and Shane’s experiences offer actionable tools to refine your leadership style, ensuring team success and growth in the dynamic environments of manufacturing and distribution.

Tune in to gain practical insights that will empower you to lead effectively and drive organizational success through the transformative power of recognition and feedback.

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Stay curious and keep learning Thanks for listening!

Sannah & The Leadership in Manufacturing Team.