Operational Excellence, Leadership & Building High-Performing Teams w/ George Murray-COO-Minnesota Wire
About this episode
Mitch Robbins interviews George Murray about leadership and operational excellence in manufacturing.
Manufacturing excellence isn't just about processes and metrics. It's about leadership, culture, and building teams that can perform under pressure. In this episode of The Med-Tech Talent Lab , Mitch Robbins sits down with George Murray , Chief Operating Officer of Minnesota Wire, to discuss what separates great manufacturing organizations from average ones, how leaders successfully navigate operational challenges, and why people, not processes, ultimately determine long-term success. Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership experience across medical devices, aerospace and defense, electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, and industrial automation, George shares practical lessons on operational execution, hiring, leadership development, military influence, and preparing manufacturing organizations for the future. Whether you're an operations executive, manufacturing leader, CEO, or aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights that extend far beyond the factory floor. In this episode, you'll learn: The first three areas George evaluates when assessing an underperforming manufacturing operation Why operational excellence starts with people, processes…
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