100 episodes

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

Manufacturers Alliance Podcast Kirby Sneen

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 9 Ratings

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

    Developing a Global Operations Strategy

    Developing a Global Operations Strategy

    More and more manufacturers are popping up new plants in countries around the globe in order to remain competitive, as we've seen this happen we got curious about how you manage them all effectively and how you might manage the cultural, regulatory, and logistical differences?
    In this episode, Kirby talks with Arvind Sharma, a global manufacturing leader for major manufacturers here in MN and beyond on the topic of global operations strategy. 
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    • 25 min
    Blake Explores Manufacturing

    Blake Explores Manufacturing

    If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about your job or are looking for an easy way to support more kids learning about manufacturing your going to love this conversation. Keep listening and I promise you’ll feel equipped to talk to anyone about your profession in manufacturing.
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    • 23 min
    Learning to Deal with Conflict

    Learning to Deal with Conflict

    Everyone needs a plan to prevent or be prepared to deescalate conflict. For all kinds of practical tips and real world experience on how you can learn how to deal with conflict enjoy this conversation with HR leader Jessica Lyons.
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    • 21 min
    Using DMAIC to Solve Problems

    Using DMAIC to Solve Problems

    If you want to improve performance and feel great about it along the way your going to appreciate this conversation with Scott Helgeson and Andrew Maruska with Chart Industries. They will walk you through their 6 Sigma projects and how they helped improve quality and communication.
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    • 30 min
    HR’s Role in Talent Development

    HR’s Role in Talent Development

    On today’s episode, Sarah Lampert shares what it takes to successfully drive workforce development, get your leadership team on the same page, and overcome challenges HR leaders face so they have a worforce that's ready for the future. 
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    • 30 min
    Servant Leadership - Leading the Jesus Way

    Servant Leadership - Leading the Jesus Way

    If you’re interested in faith-based leadership principles and want to incorporate them into your leadership style so that you can helps others make an eternal impact, you’re going to love this episode. We’ve invited the President and COO of Cold Spring Granite, Greg Flint to talk about these principles and how he has applied them, so you can too!
     
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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

LisaIsHereForIt ,

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!

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