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How Manufacturers Improve

Kirby Sneen
Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Conflict Resolution
Manufacturing Challenges
Global Operations
Operational Excellence
Kanban
Leadership
Value Stream Mapping
Leadership Development
Sales and Operations Planning
Communication
Leadership Skills
Process Improvement
Blake Explorers Manufacturing
Cultural Differences
Market Strategy
Lean

Welcome to How Manufacturers Improve, a Manufacturers Alliance podcast, where we help everyone who works in manufacturing become a better leader and problem solver so all manufacturers can remain competitive.

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In this episode, Heather Stewart, President and CEO of APG Solutions, shares how manufacturers can break down silos by replacing protectionism with curiosity and tying metrics to organizational North Star goals.

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In this episode, Scott Connor, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson, breaks down how to run successful Kaizen events, from the weeks of prep work required to maintaining momentum and securing leadership buy-in that drives results.

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In this episode, Eugene Arrington, Senior Lean Leader at Starkey Hearing, breaks down how to conduct waste walks that deliver real results, from team selection to systematic observation to action planning with accountability.

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In this episode, operations executive Bart Hoemann reveals his proven strategies for conducting one-on-ones that build trust, drive performance, and develop manufacturing leaders at every level.

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Recent Guests

Ashlie Weller
HR manager for InsurTech
InsurTech
Episode: Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
Claire Check
Manufacturing process engineer at Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering
Episode: Improving Plant and Line Layouts
Shuang Shi
Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering at Abbott
Abbott
Episode: Mistakes People Make When Using 6 Sigma
Kara Slocum
Director of Manufacturing Operations at Nystrom Building Products
Nystrom Building Products
Episode: Teaching People to See Waste
Sean Cheeseman
Operations leader turned entrepreneur and business coach
Focal Point Coaching in Manufacturing and Operations
Episode: Anything is Possible, Everything is Not
Scott Bliss
Director of Operations at Patagus
Patagus
Episode: A Roadmap to Operational Excellence
Don Pico
Senior quality manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and quality operations.
Episode: Top Quality Tools
Richele Butler
HR executive with extensive experience across various industries and head of HR at Japs-Olson Company.
Japs-Olson
Episode: Adapting Your Leadership Style
Jennifer Schwan
Operations executive with CDI Custom Curve Adapters
CDI Custom Curve Adapters
Episode: Delegate and Elevate Performance

Host

Kirby Sneen
Host and expert focused on improving leadership and problem-solving within manufacturing organizations, drawing from vast industry experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • A must-listen for anyone in manufacturing!👍

    It’s obvious Kirby puts extraordinary effort in covering salient manufacturing topics and finding guests who are knowledgeable and truly care about being a positive force in this space - the insights they bring to bear are useful and actionable. Keep up the great work, Kirby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaIsHereForIt
    United States4 years ago

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The host's commitment to improving manufacturing practices resonates well with the audience.

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Improving Plant and Line Layouts
Q: How do you build in some flexibility into your layouts?
Understand potential capacity constraints and plan for future growth, ensuring capabilities can scale with demand changes.
Improving Plant and Line Layouts
Q: How do you go about defining success?
The primary goal is to not impact end customers during production moves, while secondary goals involve completing the move within time limits and minimizing avoidable delays.
Mistakes People Make When Using 6 Sigma
Q: How can I properly scope my project when I don't know the solution?
Focus on defining the problem rather than predetermined solutions, which will emerge during the process.
Mistakes People Make When Using 6 Sigma
Q: How do you make sure that the results from that first area focus are sustained?
Integrate the changes into daily routines and involve everyone to make it part of the culture.
Mistakes People Make When Using 6 Sigma
Q: How can teams make sure they have that champion for project support?
Engage a champion early, explain the business case, and keep them informed about the project's progress.

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7. Don Pico
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