Manufacturing 365

Christina Stroud

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Manufacturing 365

Welcome to Manufacturing 365 where we spend time learning from each other. We will hear from manufacturing rock stars, startup founders, thought leaders, and others, to support this platform’s purpose – to share ideas, set examples, and be a little thought provoking in the manufacturing world.

12/04/2023

Scott’s Guiding Principles of Leadership

The cornerstone of a thriving organization lies within its leadership. In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing the insights of a seasoned leader from the manufacturing industry, who will impart two of his 11 fundamental principles for fostering a strong team to cultivate success. Our distinguished guest, Scott Spencer, served as the recent president of Island Abbey Food Sciences, with an impressive career of 25 years solely dedicated to leadership and executive-level positions within the manufacturing industry. Throughout this episode, Scott will generously share his remarkable journey – from his military background to his pivot into the manufacturing sector – and the deep beliefs that form the foundation of his guiding principles. Join us in warmly welcoming Scott Spencer! 00:37 - Introduction: Scott Spencer 01:16 - Career Background 05:54 - Scott’s first leadership lesson 08:08 - From military to supply chain 12:00 - Scott’s recruiting background 14:10 - Behind the leadership principles 15:51 - The worst thing Scott did in his career 18:32 - Servant leadership 21:21 - The beginning of leadership 24:00 - Leading by example 27:29 - First leadership principle: Integrity 30:58 - The power of ownership32:23 - Second leadership principle: “They” is the four-letter word 36:55 - Closing Connect with Scott Spencer: · Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-spencer-14191a122/ Connect with Christina Stroud: · Schedule a 15-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/office-hours · Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ · Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41ArPmp Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Nn4ZZo iHeart: https://ihr.fm/3NvdFgu Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Xp6mv7 Amazon/Audible:https://bit.ly/46hsVGa

38 min
11/06/2023

Paths to Purpose: Connecting Your Talents to Meaningful Work

In this exciting episode, we meet Richard Morris, a skilled leader and mentor who transitioned from the automotive industry to the aerospace field with SpaceX! We'll explore Rich's remarkable journey and learn valuable lessons for building a successful career. Rich shares his career tips to help you reach new heights and achieve great success. Want a sneak peek? Here are a few tips from Rich: 1) Build your professional network in the field you're interested in. 2) Stay humble, look for ways to help others, and contribute to your workplace. 3) Recognize your strengths and focus on using them effectively, rather than dwelling on your weaknesses, as your strengths are where you can provide the most value. This episode demands your undivided attention. Without further ado, let’s extend a warm welcome to the remarkable Rich Morris! 00:40 - Introduction: Rich Morris 01:29 - Career Journey 02:49 - BMW journey 03:39 - What drew Rich to cars and rockets? 05:20 - Generation of automotive professionals 06:10 - MBA decision 08:25 - Rich’s unintentional move 11:37 - Career advice from Rich 14:21 - The power of influence 15:20 - Three (3) steps for a successful career 17:48 - Importance of self-awareness 20:30 - The humble leader 22:40 - “Create and develop folks that are better than you and leave the organization in better shape than you found it”. 23:11 - Closing Connect with Richard Morris: · Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-morris-15786124/ Connect with Christina Stroud · Schedule a 15-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/office-hours · Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ · Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41ArPmp Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Nn4ZZo iHeart: https://ihr.fm/3NvdFgu Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3Xp6mv7 Amazon/Audible:https://bit.ly/46hsVGa

24 min
06/25/2023

Preparing for Success: Unleashing the Power of Contingency Plans and People Management

Get ready to unlock the secrets of business success that @David Friedson (star emoji) has used throughout his career. In this episode of @Manufacturing365, we dive into David’s world, a visionary leader who is known for planning and being intentional with business decisions. David built his career in Supply Chain using techniques for keeping his organization intact despite bumps in the business and the industry. Contingency planning for all of the functions he is responsible for, as well as his team members, suppliers, vendors and customers is one of his greatest strengths. Listen to our conversation and pick up some gold nuggets that might help your career or your business. And learn about heliskiing! 00:00 - Introduction: David Friedson 02:57 - David's career history 05:09 - Inxeption’s business 05:28 - What drew David to Inxeption? 08:01 - Supply chain as a career choice 09:05 - Lessons from his career 10:14 - The value and art of delegating 14:30 - Managing team members’ why 17:28 - Communication: how David sees it’s more than a team meeting 18:42 - CoVid: David’s preparation and planning 20:34 - Contingency planning 28:43 - Balance career and personal life 30:21 - Adventures 34:11 - Three (3) tips for your career 39:30 - Hiring talent 40:47 - Taking risks is the key to advancing your career 42:01 - David’s mantra in life – “Be the person in the arena!” 43:22 - Closing Connect with David Friedson: David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfriedson/ Inxeption’s website: https://inxeption.com/ Connect with Christina Stroud Schedule a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

43 min
03/27/2023

Business Partnerships Between Manufacturing and Community

Reno Deaton is the Executive Vice President at Greer Development Corporation (GDC). In his role, Reno supports recruiting new businesses, supporting a company’s development, and growing the city to ensure it is enticing for companies to consider making Greer, SC home. In today’s episode, Reno shares his story and the unique ways the GDC and the manufacturing community work hand in hand to grow and develop the upstate of South Carolina. In addition to supporting current manufacturing sites, The GDC has specifically created programs that are entrepreneur friendly so that no matter the size of your company, the GDC can help. This episode is perfect for anyone who is looking for ways to grow their business. Reno and his team at the GDC are shining examples of how a community and a manufacturing business can support each other. 00:29 – Welcome Reno Deaton 01:28 – Reno’s Career Story 03:40 - Reno a distinct guest for Manufacturing 365 05:25 - Greer an Economic Development Organization 07:39 - Reno’s favorite project 09:09 – Greer’s impact in South Carolina 11:30 - Challenges and opportunities of working with 2 different counties 13:54 - Strategic efforts in creating unique programs that recruit and support new business 16:09 - The Entrepreneurship Innovation Play 16:59 - The Bootcamp: a 2-day immersive experience 22:35 – How to find a similar role as a career 25:38 - End Connect with Reno Deaton · Reno’s email: rdeaton@greerdevelopment.com · Reno on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reno-deaton-bb4b6a7/ · Greer Development’s website: https://greerdevelopment.com/ Connect with Christina Stroud · Set up a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call · Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ · Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

27 min
02/28/2023

Treat People Like Humans and Not Resources

Over the last decades, personnel departments have been replaced by Human Resources departments, and todays’ guest would like to see HR continue to evolve into a new, strategic function called People & Culture. In this Episode, Ashley Larochelle shares her experience in creating an intentional culture within a growing business. She knew that as her company was moving from a distribution focus to a manufacturing focus, that the people were the key to making the strategic change a success. Her business mindset helps her create new and innovate ways to ensure retention rates are high. Ashley created an incentive plan that worked for all employees, added benefits that were low cost to the company but high value to the employees, and focuses a lot of her time and effort in recruiting the best candidates who can add value to Thermacell. Listen as I chat with a forward-thinking HR professional who sets the bar high for all other HR Executives. 00:00 - Introduction 02:24 - Thermacell history 03:40 - Why did you join Thermacell? 05:12 – Ashely does not lead Thermacell as a traditional HR function 08:36 - Ashley’s journey and accomplishments in Thermacell 09:31 - Getting the right people on the bus 10:30 - From Distribution center to Manufacturing 11:31 - New incentive program for all employees 12:49 - Key to why people thrive – attracting and retaining the right talent 14:33 - The Human not the Resource 16:05 – Be an employer that focuses on caring 18:05 - Employees using time for Physical and Mental Health 19:01 - The unique benefits Thermacell offers 22:59 - The game changer 24:33 - How did you get into HR? 25:28 - Treating people as humans and not resources 32:35- End Connect with Ashley Larochelle · Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-larochelle-5b655a53/ · Thermacell’s website: https://www.thermacell.com/ Connect with Christina Stroud · Set up a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call · Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ · Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

33 min
01/06/2023

Career Lessons in Global Manufacturing with Clemens Schmitz-Justen

Episode Outline and Highlights: Many professionals in the manufacturing industry find themselves making challenging business and personal decisions in a fast-paced environment. Managers must balance their technical and their people responsibilities, decide if they want to manage global responsibilities, join a young, fast-growing a company, or take a leap and embark on an expatriate assignment. All these decisions are multi-faceted and should include considering the needs of the family involved. Clemens Schmitz-Justen built on his Engineering foundation and served in various Executive roles in global manufacturing and now owns an international consulting firm. He was also the Honorary Consul in South Carolina for Germany while after he was in South Carolina as Plant President for BMW Manufacturing. During this episode we discuss his fascinating career steps, how he managed the technical and people needs at the same time, and the pros and cons of moving internationally. Clemens shares stories and examples from his career and how his family was impacted by the choices made. 00:30 - Welcome Clemens Schmitz-Justen 02:10 - Clemens’ career story 03:54 - Clemens becomes President of BMW Manufacturing 05:15 - What Clemens is up to now 06:54 - Large company versus startups? 07:51 - Motivation and reflections 09:25 - Why manufacturing as a career? 13:01 - Challenges of manufacturing leaders: Balancing the technical and people side 15:00 - Story of resilience and persistence and picking the right crowd 16:14 - Creation of the Win-Win situation 17:51 - “..a disadvantage for you may turn exactly the opposite way of your career…” 18:30 - Engineering is a leadership tool 19:05 - The hard part of the Engineering 20:42 - Suggestions for engineers who want to lead people 23:01 - Going international and how it impacts career and family 32:53 - What is he doing now? 39:30 - Life is too short - create a career you are happy with 40:43 - End Connect with Clemens Schmitz-Justen · Clemens on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemens-schmitz-justen-a5a4a721/ · Clemens’ website: http://www.easc-group.com/ · Clemens’ email address: csj@easc-group.com Connect with Christina Stroud · Set up a 30-minute introductory call: https://calendly.com/christina_group928/30-minute-discovery-call · Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-stroud-sphr/ · Group928 website: https://www.group928.com/

41 min
11/29/2022

Welcome to Manufacturing 365

Welcome to Manufacturing 365 where we spend time learning from each other. We will hear from manufacturing rock stars, startup founders, thought leaders, and others, to support this platform’s purpose – We will share ideas, set examples, and be a little thought provoking in the manufacturing world.

1 min

7 Episodes

Welcome to Manufacturing 365 where we spend time learning from each other. We will hear from manufacturing rock stars, startup founders, thought leaders, and others, to support this platform’s purpose – to share ideas, set examples, and be a little thought provoking in the manufacturing world.

Creator

Christina Stroud
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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