
The Power of Planning Ahead: Lessons from Ford's Production Floor Guest: Richard Horn | Production Supervisor, Ford Motor Company What does it take to keep thousands of automotive parts moving through production every...


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Hosted by Martin Engster · business · EN
Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader at a manufacturing company, this show is for you. Host Martin Engster sits down for conversations with people who actually work in the trenches of industry, for real talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they're dealing with day-to-day. From reducing unplanned downtime and managing MRO inventory to leading maintenance teams and optimizing tool crib workflows, Maintenance and Manufacturing Insights delivers practical, real-world stories you can learn from. Whether you’re struggling with spare parts chaos, implementing a new CMMS, or just trying to get through the week without a production stop — you’ll find honest insights from peers who’ve been there. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts.
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Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights is hosted by Martin Engster. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Richard Horn: Manufacturing Insights from Ford's Production Floor" (31 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Why Preventive Maintenance Matters More Than Ever | Richard Kaczmarek" (30 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "Jay Olivo: The Secrets of Successful Maintenance Leadership" (29 October 2026, 26 minutes).
Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights's contact route on record: public web form.
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Martin Engster hosts Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights, a business podcast with 27 episodes published.
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The Power of Planning Ahead: Lessons from Ford's Production Floor Guest: Richard Horn | Production Supervisor, Ford Motor Company What does it take to keep thousands of automotive parts moving through production every...

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, host Martin Engster welcomes Richard Kaczmarek, an experienced manufacturing professional and aviation enthusiast, for a conversation about preventive maintenance...

What does it take to turn a maintenance team that is always fixing broken machines into a team that prevents problems before they happen? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, host Martin Engster talks...

What makes a great manufacturing operator? For Miguel “Mike” Escobedo, it starts with knowing your machine. In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Mike Escobedo...

This month, the tables are turned on Maintenance and Manufacturing Insights. Instead of interviewing someone else in the industry, Martin Engster takes the guest seat and gives us a look at what he is seeing in...

What if your maintenance team knew what to do before a machine ever went down? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Kenneth Welch to talk about practical maintenance...

What does it take to keep a highly automated manufacturing plant running while working toward production of 21,000 solar panels a day? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster talks with...

What does it take to build a manufacturing operation from the ground up while also building the maintenance systems that keep it running? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster talks with...

What happens when a company invests in predictive maintenance, AI, and new technology before fixing its basic maintenance processes? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster talks with Ivan...

What if you could know a machine was going to fail weeks before it actually happened? Instead of scrambling after a breakdown, your team could order the parts, plan the repair, and choose when to take the equipment...

What does it take to keep a manufacturing plant running when some machines date back decades and others are brand new? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin talks with Tony...

What does it take to keep more than 280 manufacturing assets running with a small maintenance team? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster talks with Trevor Kennedy, Plant Manager for...

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin talks with Sean Archer, a maintenance manager in the steel manufacturing industry. Sean leads a maintenance team responsible for keeping...

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin sits down with Lucas Richards, Associate Manufacturing Supervisor at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, to explore a side of...

From Nuclear Submarines to Napa Valley: Maintenance Leadership, AI, and Continuous Improvement What does it take to lead maintenance teams in one of the world's most demanding production environments? In this episode of...

Building Reliable Maintenance Systems: Gabe Little on Asset Management and Automation What does it take to keep a large distribution center running while preparing for the future of automation? In this episode of...

Every minute of downtime matters in manufacturing. In this episode, Martin Engster sits down with Nathan Santiago, Facilities Engineer at C&H/New Holland, to discuss what it really takes to keep a large manufacturing...

What does it really take to keep the lights on for thousands of people? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Helmuth Lara, an experienced mechanical engineer and plant...

Most people never stop to think about where the medical tubing inside catheters, stents, and other life-saving devices actually comes from. In this episode, Martin Engster sits down with Cory James, Plant Manager at...

Every building, office, and home depends on glass, but few people ever stop to think about the complex manufacturing process behind it. In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down...
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