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Hosted by Jim Mayer · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 166 episodes
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Manufacturing is more than the products we make; it’s the people who make the parts. On The Manufacturing Culture Podcast, I sit down with leaders, innovators, and everyday heroes to uncover the stories behind their journeys in the industry. We talk about where they started, how they’ve grown, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way.Each episode brings a unique perspective; some practical, some inspiring, and all rooted in the human side of manufacturing. From lessons learned on the shop floor to big ideas shaping the future, it’s all about the people who make it happen.Because at the heart of every company are the people who work there, and every person has a story.
Jim Mayer hosts Manufacturing Culture Podcast, a society show with 166 episodes published.
Alex Huckstepp has spent his career where new technology meets the people who make things. A mechanical engineer out of USC who graduated into the wreckage of 2010, he spent the next decade running commercial strategy at
Anoosheh Oskouian came to the United States alone at fourteen years old. She had convinced her father to let her leave Iran before she finished high school, the same way she had once convinced her parents to change her b
The Shop Floor Social came to Dallas, and the room was full of people who run the floors. Hosted by Jim Mayer and brought to the community by Hexagon, this live session of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast put three loca
Becca Wolfinger did not set out to run a machine shop. She figured she would cheer her husband on from the sidelines after he left the military, went to school to become a machinist, and got tired of working for people w
Erich Baur could have gone a hundred different directions. Engineering degree from UC Davis. Peace Corps in Guatemala. Fluent in Spanish. Music minor. Instead he swept floors at a Fortune 100 aerospace shop, fell in love
Chris Hutson spent 30 years in manufacturing as an industrial engineer, maintenance manager, field service leader, and now VP at MaintainX. He's seen the inside of Fortune 500 operations and developed over 25 people who
Johnny Goode spent a decade as a patrol officer, narcotics detective, and SWAT team member in Bloomington, Indiana. When his dad offered him a seat at the family machine shop six years ago, it made zero sense on paper. T
Adam Crandall almost became a pediatrician. One afternoon in an OR changed everything. Twenty years later, he's the CRO of Addtronics, a private equity-backed automation platform that's doing something the industry rarel
Steven Gao grew up in a small town in China, taught himself computers, then made a snap decision at 18 to study mechanical engineering instead — a choice that took him from a Chinese university to Germany, to a GM joint
Dustin Bowe grew up in the Bahamas dreaming of becoming a pilot, stumbled into a P&G plant tour in college, and never looked back. Now a manufacturing software founder, Dustin brings a rare combination of electrical engi
Sam Fritz didn't plan on ending up in manufacturing. He studied mechanical engineering at Texas A&M, took a sales job at Keyence to get out from behind a desk, and started walking into factories across Illinois. Somethin
Jim Mayer interviews Kerry Burns, founder of Mason Road Manufacturing, about his diverse career in manufacturing, the importance of hands-on creation, and the future of manufacturing skills. They explore the value of loc
In this episode, Aaron Kolosic shares his 25-year journey through manufacturing, leadership, and mentorship. He discusses the importance of culture, resilience, and personal growth in the manufacturing industry, offering
In this episode, Jim Mayer interviews Todd Smith, CFO of AMFT, who shares his unconventional journey from banking and law to manufacturing leadership. They discuss company culture, private equity, industry misconceptions
This bonus episode was recorded live at Hexagon's Shop Floor Social in Nashville — and it did not go the way a typical panel discussion goes. Jim sat down with Kieth Bieger, Global Metrology Specialist and CMM Programmer
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, Jim Mayer interviews Kyle Ellis, the leader of Torque Manufacturing. They discuss the transformation of a machining business into a brand that emphasizes craftsmanshi
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture podcast, host Jim Mayer speaks with Steve Shebuski, a seasoned professional in the supply chain and warehousing industry. They discuss the complexities of supply chain managem
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer speaks with Kevin Tamanini, an expert in industrial and organizational psychology, about the critical role of leadership in manufacturing. They discuss
Live from Tempe, this Shop Floor Social brings together manufacturing leaders for a straight conversation about what actually changes after technology hits the shop floor. This isn’t about hype or digital buzzwords. It’s
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer speaks with Justin Keskel, a multifaceted expert in CNC machining and modern manufacturing. They explore Justin's journey into the trades, the importan
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Manufacturing Culture Podcast is hosted by Jim Mayer. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 166 episodes.
Manufacturing Culture Podcast has published 166 episodes.
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