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A teacher once told Matt Guse he had no future. That teacher later sat across from him at a school board negotiation table. Matt Guse, president of MRS Machining, is an expert in what leadership in manufacturing actually looks like. Hiring the people others gave up on. Building a culture of trust. …

In this episode of Shift Talk, Sytease Geib from the Manufacturing Institute shares how manufacturers can continue building future-ready workforces by focusing on skills. We talk about making skills more visible, opening clearer pathways into manufacturing careers, and why recognizing potential - e…

Manufacturing won’t move forward without culture catching up. Petra Weiser explains why women on the floor are often unseen, why empathy matters as much as policies, and how simple leadership shifts can improve retention and opportunity for everyone. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in…

Manufacturing is in a tough spot. Hiring is slowing, investments are stalling, and shifting policies are keeping everyone guessing. Economist Michael Austin talks about what this uncertainty really means for the industry and how leaders can build a plan that holds up when everything keeps changing.…

“Don’t overthink it.” That’s the advice manufacturing consultant Lute Atieh gives to facilities struggling with training in an industry where turnover is high and veteran knowledge is walking out the door.  In this episode, Lute shares how manufacturers can move from outdated onboarding processes t…

For Gordon Patterson, leading Talent Acquisition is about building something that lasts. In this episode, he shares how he shaped a mission-driven team at LKQ. From aligning with Ops to developing future talent pipelines, Gordon shows how people, process, and technology can become your playbook for…

Jamey Quelle survived a brain tumor and came back with a new mission: fix what’s broken in manufacturing. In this episode, he shares lessons from 20+ years in the industry, how reffing basketball taught him about workforce dynamics, and why flexibility isn’t just a Gen Z perk - it’s the future of r…

What happens when HR and Ops don’t share the same goals? You lose money and people. In this episode of Shift Talk, Nicola Worthy, founder of Talent Worthy and a former Director of Talent Development, breaks down why manufacturers keep missing the mark on retention, communication, and leadership ali…

HR leaders in manufacturing hear it all the time: “We just need better people.” But when turnover is at 300-400%, is it really a hiring problem—or is work itself broken? Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute and author of Employment is Dead, breaks down why traditional employment models no …