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Today on The Industrial Movement podcast, we are joined by Chad Harmon. Chad is the director of manufacturing at Second Nature. Tune in to hear how Chad became involved in the company, what they do, and what their plans are for the future. You will also learn about what Chad has learned from his experience in manufacturing, resources and people that have helped him along the way, the challenges he faces, the manufacturing process at the company, and the safety protocols they adhere to. We als...

Our guest today is someone who has seamlessly transitioned from engineering to operations in one of the most successful companies in the world right now! Todd Hammel is the Operations Manager at Amazon in Nashville, Tennessee, and today, he joins us to share his insights into the workings of the well-oiled machine that is Amazon. Todd fills us in on how he prepared himself for his leadership position, who inspired him along the way, and the greatest lessons he’s learned thus far as a leader. ...

In today’s show, we speak to Paul Banks, Plant Manager at Logan Aluminum. In this episode, we learn about Paul’s professional background, his unconventional journey to Plant Manager, and about Logan Aluminum. We also talk about the role of continuous improvement, the biggest challenges facing the industry, who the people are that influenced Paul’s career, insights into what makes a good leader, and advice that Paul has for listeners. For this and much more, tune in for another informati...

Tony Gilleland is the plant manager at Packaging Specialties and today he shares his 22-year progression with the company and what he has learned along the way. In this episode of The Industrial Movement, you will hear a brief history of the company, what Packaging Specialties does, and the biggest challenge their industry is facing today. Tony also gives some advice to manufacturing leaders, tells us about the resources that have helped him, and discusses some of the most influential people ...

Today on the show we are joined by Scott Martin, a manufacturing project engineer, most recently with XOS Trucks, an electric vehicle manufacturer based out of Los Angeles, California. In our conversation, we discuss Scott’s somewhat unconventional career path, what he’s learned from the different companies he’s worked at, and some of the most exciting innovations he’s seen in his field. We hear from Scott about how attending a technical college while working part-time benefited both his stud...

In today’s show, we speak to special guest Robert Lillquist, the F-Series Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company, who has worked his way up in the company after starting there seven years ago. Robert is known by his peers as a motivated and disciplined individual who has a passion for engineering, sustainability, and renewable energy. His broad range of expertise allows him to be involved in almost all manufacturing processes and is able to provide a unique perspective on solving proble...