Better Employee Development for the Frontline | Solving More Than a Labor Shortage in Manufacturing
04/03/25 • 41 min
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation.
Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room.
This episode features experts Jim Mayer - manufacturing culture expert and founder of The Manufacturing Connector - and our very own Co-Host Eric Whitley.
They have a combined 50+ years of experience as leaders in the industry, and together they’ll explore how re-thinking employee development can reduce turnover and improve short-term and long-term engagement for the people working at the frontline.
🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How understanding the human side of turnover is essential for retention.
- That career pathing and clear growth opportunities are vital for employee engagement.
- Why cultural shifts are necessary to retain skilled workers in manufacturing.
- How technology can play a significant role in empowering frontline workers.
- That success stories from major companies show effective strategies for boosting retention through engagement.
- And much, much more.
📌 00:00 Introduction
04:42 Understanding Turnover in Manufacturing
09:05 The Human Side of Employee Retention
13:31 Shifting Strategies for Manufacturing Leadership
18:09 Cultural Impact on Manufacturing Careers
22:08 Pride in Craftsmanship
26:41 Intentional Leadership and Employee Retention
28:25 Leveraging Technology for Frontline Workers
31:41 The Role of Confidence in Technology Adoption
36:36 Addressing Turnover and Future Challenges
👉 Check out The Manufacturing Connector at https://themfgconnector.com/ to keep learning from culture expert Jim Mayer.
👉 Visit https://hubs.li/Q03bLgr50 to explore how the #1 connected workforce platform can digitize your daily management processes. Sign up for a free demo today!
🎧 Like, subscribe, and share for more deep dives into the future of manufacturing!
#ManufacturingPodcast #IndustrialTransformation # #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #ShopFloorInnovation #training #employeeengagement #employeedevelopment
l2l.com
Youtube: @leading2lean
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation.
Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room.
This episode features experts Jim Mayer - manufacturing culture expert and founder of The Manufacturing Connector - and our very own Co-Host Eric Whitley.
They have a combined 50+ years of experience as leaders in the industry, and together they’ll explore how re-thinking employee development can reduce turnover and improve short-term and long-term engagement for the people working at the frontline.
🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How understanding the human side of turnover is essential for retention.
- That career pathing and clear growth opportunities are vital for employee engagement.
- Why cultural shifts are necessary to retain skilled workers in manufacturing.
- How technology can play a significant role in empowering frontline workers.
- That success stories from major companies show effective strategies for boosting retention through engagement.
- And much, much more.
📌 00:00 Introduction
04:42 Understanding Turnover in Manufacturing
09:05 The Human Side of Employee Retention
13:31 Shifting Strategies for Manufacturing Leadership
18:09 Cultural Impact on Manufacturing Careers
22:08 Pride in Craftsmanship
26:41 Intentional Leadership and Employee Retention
28:25 Leveraging Technology for Frontline Workers
31:41 The Role of Confidence in Technology Adoption
36:36 Addressing Turnover and Future Challenges
👉 Check out The Manufacturing Connector at https://themfgconnector.com/ to keep learning from culture expert Jim Mayer.
👉 Visit https://hubs.li/Q03bLgr50 to explore how the #1 connected workforce platform can digitize your daily management processes. Sign up for a free demo today!
🎧 Like, subscribe, and share for more deep dives into the future of manufacturing!
#ManufacturingPodcast #IndustrialTransformation # #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #ShopFloorInnovation #training #employeeengagement #employeedevelopment
l2l.com
Youtube: @leading2lean
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Here's how AI is disrupting manufacturing
🎙️ The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation!
Hosted by Chris Rost, Creative Content Manager at L2L. We're here to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing, from the factory floor to the board room.
This episode features David Rogers, AI and ML expert and founder of Exponential Industry, as well as our very own Frontline Advocate and Product Wizard, Willemijn Schneyder. They'll explore how the recent boom in AI technology is poised to shake things up for modern manufacturers. Yes, new tech makes things faster, smarter, and more transparent - but staying connected to the human elements of your frontline workforce is more important than ever before.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How AI can simplify task execution for frontline workers
- The ins and outs of AI-enhanced training
- Where many manufacturers go wrong when implementing AI solutions
- How AI is poised to augment decision-making and troubleshooting
- And much more!
📌 00:00 Introduction to Frontline Shorts and Guests
03:30 The Impact of AI on Manufacturing
11:28 AI's Role in Augmenting Frontline Workers
17:19 Common Pitfalls in AI Implementation
23:14 The Importance of Human Interaction in Tech Adoption
29:14 Future Trends in AI and Manufacturing
👉Check out https://www.doclrogers.com/ to subscribe to the Exponential Industry newsletter, and never miss a beat when it comes to manufacturing tech
👉 Visit https://hubs.li/Q03bLgr50 to explore how the #1 connected workforce platform can digitize your daily management processes. Sign up for a free demo today!
🎧 Like, subscribe, and share for more deep dives into the future of manufacturing!
#ManufacturingPodcast #IndustrialTransformation # #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #ShopFloorInnovation #AI #machinelearning
l2l.com
Youtube: @leading2lean
Next Episode
Here’s What Your Manufacturing Frontline Really Wants | Better Tech + Better Culture = Success
The Manufacturing Stream Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the latest in manufacturing technology and innovation.
Hosted by Chris Rost and Eric Whitley, we’re excited to bring you some of the best conversations in manufacturing - from the factory floor to the board room.
This episode features experts Jason Anthoine (manufacturing culture expert and founder of Employee Experienced) and our very own Willemijn Schneyder (frontline advocate and L2L CSO).
This episode takes a deep dive into how we should shape our approach to delivering manufacturing tech to those who need it the most - the frontline teams who use it every day.
🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why human connection is still top of the list in Industry 5.0
- How modern tech can simplify tasks - or how bad tech can make them more complex
- How empowered, confident teams adapt to new tools more easily
- Why cultural shifts are necessary to retain skilled workers in manufacturing
- Success stories from major companies show effective strategies for boosting retention through engagement
- And much, much more
📌 00:00 Introduction
04:42 Understanding Turnover in Manufacturing
09:05 The Human Side of Employee Retention
13:31 Shifting Strategies for Manufacturing Leadership
18:09 Cultural Impact on Manufacturing Careers
22:08 Pride in Craftsmanship
26:41 Intentional Leadership and Employee Retention
28:25 Leveraging Technology for Frontline Workers
31:41 The Role of Confidence in Technology Adoption
36:36 Future Challenges
👉 Check out Employee Experienced https://www.jasonanthoine.com/ to keep learning from culture expert Jason Anthoine.
👉Visit https://hubs.li/Q03bLgr50 to explore how the #1 connected workforce platform can digitize your daily management processes. Sign up for a free demo today!
🎧 Like, subscribe, and share for more deep dives into the future of manufacturing!
#ManufacturingPodcast #IndustrialTransformation # #ContinuousImprovement #L2L #ShopFloorInnovation #training #employeeengagement #employeedevelopment
l2l.com
Youtube: @leading2lean
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