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Why Managers Wait Too Long to Address Bad Behavior
Jun 23, 2026
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Habits That Manufacturing Leaders Must Master
Jun 9, 2026
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Claims That Cost Manufacturers the Most (And How to Prevent Them)
May 26, 2026
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Project Management for Manufacturers
May 12, 2026
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Capturing Tribal Knowledge
Apr 28, 2026
25m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 |  Why Managers Wait Too Long to Address Bad Behavior | In this episode, Kirby Sneen & Monica Smith break down why managers avoid addressing bad behavior and the practical steps to act faster, stay consistent, and protect team culture. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Guest at a Community Group: https://www.mfrall.com/community/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Habits That Manufacturing Leaders Must Master | In this episode, Pete Wolf, President of Robinson Rubber Products, breaks down the leadership habits manufacturing leaders must master to stay focused, build culture, and drive consistent results. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.mfrall.com/hmi/ Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Claims That Cost Manufacturers the Most (And How to Prevent Them) | In this episode, Steve Chismar and Zach Upgren of North Risk Partners break down the insurance claims that cost manufacturers the most, and the practical steps to prevent them before they strike. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.mfrall.com/hmi/ Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Project Management for Manufacturers | In this episode, manufacturing executive Rodd Joos breaks down how to prioritize the right projects, manage scope, build stronger teams, and use Scrum and Fibonacci sequencing to deliver faster. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.mfrall.com/hmi/ Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Capturing Tribal Knowledge✨ | tribal knowledgemanufacturing+3 | Curt Gosser | Farmers Union IndustriesManufacturers Alliance | — | tribal knowledgemanufacturing+3 | — | 25m 45s | |
| 4/14/26 | AI Do's & Don'ts✨ | AI securitymanufacturing+3 | Angie Wittke | BlueNet | — | AImanufacturers+5 | — | 28m 33s | |
| 3/31/26 | Recognition That Retains Talent✨ | talent retentionrecognition+3 | Gabii Stehli | Manufacturers Alliance | — | talent retentionrecognition+4 | — | 44m 18s | |
| 3/17/26 | Breaking Down Silos - Part 2✨ | silosmanufacturing leadership+3 | Josh Erickson | Manufacturers AllianceSpotify+2 | — | silosmanufacturing+5 | — | 32m 32s | |
| 3/3/26 | Breaking Down Silos - Part 1✨ | breaking down silosmanufacturing+3 | Heather Stewart | APG SolutionsManufacturers Alliance | — | manufacturerssilos+4 | — | 25m 24s | |
| 2/17/26 | How Kaizen Events Work✨ | Kaizen eventsmanufacturing improvement+3 | Scott Connor | EmersonManufacturers Alliance | — | Kaizenmanufacturing+3 | — | 28m 19s | |
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| 2/3/26 | How to do a Waste Walk✨ | waste walkslean manufacturing+4 | Eugene Arrington | Starkey HearingManufacturers Alliance | — | waste walklean leader+3 | — | 32m 56s | |
| 1/20/26 | How to Have a Great One-on-One✨ | one-on-one meetingstrust building+3 | Bart Hoemann | Manufacturers AllianceSpotify+2 | — | one-on-onetrust+5 | — | 20m 57s | |
| 1/6/26 | AI, Stress, and Retention Executive Panel✨ | AIstress management+3 | Chase McCownMonica Hamling | Heartland PartnersNortek Systems+1 | — | AIstress+5 | — | 44m 41s | |
| 12/23/25 | More in Store for Members in 2026✨ | member servicesmanufacturing training+3 | Monica Smith | Manufacturers Alliance | — | manufacturingtraining+3 | — | 31m 49s | |
| 12/9/25 | Safety Success for Supervisors | In this episode, Katherine Syverson, former EHS Director, reveals how supervisors can lead safety success through proactive metrics, cross-department observations, and tools that make safety sustainable. ------------------------------ Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more: https://www.mfrall.com Become a Member: https://www.mfrall.com/membership/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfj2OPOknywMeVwzPJX7Ifw | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Demonstrating Responsibility Daily | In this episode, Jeff Weber, Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality at Graco, reveals how to build accountability without micromanaging, from better meetings to coaching through missed deadlines. | — | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | Dealing with Difficult Behaviors | In this episode, Ashlie Weller, HR Manager at InsurTech, shares how to address difficult behaviors immediately, document incidents effectively, and avoid taking toxic behavior personally on the manufacturing floor. Connect with other HR leaders facing similar challenges and opportunities. Click here to learn more and join the HR Peer Group to share strategies, solve real-world issues, and strengthen your organization's people practices. | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Improving Plant and Line Layouts | Learn how to improve plant layouts without disrupting production. Discover proven methods for flow optimization, bottleneck identification, and team-driven layout planning that keep customers happy. Help your team learn and implement Lean the right way with our Lean Practitioner Certification. Click here to learn more and enroll today. | — | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | 2025 Manufacturer of the Year Winners | In this episode, Mike Sosnoski from Wilson Tool and Andrew Craig from Prima Power share how they built crisis-resilient manufacturing operations and scaled efficiently through strategic continuous improvement. | — | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Mistakes People Make When Using 6 Sigma | In this episode, Shuang Shi, Senior Manager of Supplier Quality Engineering, reveals the biggest Six Sigma mistakes that cause project failures and shares proven strategies for success. Turn your best problem solvers into data-driven improvement leaders. Learn more about our Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | Teaching People to See Waste | Learn how to teach manufacturing teams to identify the 8 forms of waste. Discover why culture beats training and practical tools for waste walks that drive real, continuous improvement results. Manufacturing leaders don't have to figure it out alone. Become a member of Manufacturers Alliance and tap into workshops, tools, and a network of peers who are ready to share what works. | — | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | Anything is Possible, Everything is Not | Learn how manufacturing leaders balance ambitious goals with limited resources without burning out their teams. Discover prioritization strategies and resource management techniques. Transform your top performers into confident, capable supervisors. Master the skills that drive team performance with our Supervision Fundamentals Certification. | — | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | Launching Lean in Spanish Digital Courses | Discover how manufacturers are solving the lean training gap for Spanish-speaking teams. Learn why authentic, practitioner-led courses outperform scripted content in developing real problem solvers. Turn your best problem solvers into confident improvement leaders. Learn more about our Lean Practitioner Certification. | — | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | A Roadmap to Operational Excellence | Learn the 8-step roadmap that helped cut costs in half and achieve operational excellence. Discover how to create purpose-driven teams, implement tier meetings, and engage frontline problem solvers. Do you have team members ready to lead improvement projects with data-driven precision? Click here to learn more about our Six Sigma Green Belt | — | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | Top Quality Tools | Learn the essential quality tools every manufacturer needs, including control charts, Pareto analysis, and root cause methods. Discover how to distinguish between normal and special cause variation. Do you have team members who need problem-solving and continuous improvement skills? Click here to learn more about our Professional Yellow Belt Certification. | — | ||||||
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