The Industrial Movement
A podcast that discusses the people, processes, and equipment that drives American manufacturing
Episodes
31 episodes
E30: Chad Harmon - Second Nature
Today on The Industrial Movement podcast, we are joined by Chad Harmon. Chad is the director of manufacturing at Second Nature. Tune in to hear how Chad became involved in the company, what they do, and what thei...
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Episode 30
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24:19
E29: Todd Hammel - Amazon
Our guest today is someone who has seamlessly transitioned from engineering to operations in one of the most successful companies in the world right now! Todd Hammel is the Operations Manager at Amazon in Nashville, Tennessee, and today, he joi...
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Episode 29
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31:46
Episode 28: Paul Banks - Logan Aluminum
In today’s show, we speak to Paul Banks, Plant Manager at Logan Aluminum. In this episode, we learn about Paul’s professional background, his unconventional journey to Plant Manager, and about Logan Aluminum. We also talk about the role o...
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Episode 29
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42:38
E27: Tony Gilleland – Packaging Specialties
Tony Gilleland is the plant manager at Packaging Specialties and today he shares his 22-year progression with the company and what he has learned along the way. In this episode of The Industrial Movement, you will hear a brief history of the co...
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Episode 27
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36:39
E26: Scott Martin - XOS Trucks
Today on the show we are joined by Scott Martin, a manufacturing project engineer, most recently with XOS Trucks, an electric vehicle manufacturer based out of Los Angeles, California. In our conversation, we discuss Scott’s som...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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28:07
E25: Robert Lillquist - Ford Motor Company
In today’s show, we speak to special guest Robert Lillquist, the F-Series Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company, who has worked his way up in the company after starting there seven years ago. Robert is known by his peers as a motivated a...
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Episode 25
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39:10
E24: Solocast - 2022 Best Workplaces in America
Welcome back to another episode of The Industrial Movement, a show focused on the processes and the equipment that drives American manufacturing. We usually have conversations with other professionals in the industry, but today is a special sol...
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Episode 24
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32:29
E23: Mark Potter - Patronus Consulting
Our guest today has been in manufacturing for 30 years, predominantly in the food industry, and has a passion for stepping in and turning businesses around by improving their efficiency and productivity. Mark Potter joins us today to talk about...
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Episode 23
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41:17
E22: Harry Moser - Reshoring Initiative
Today we're honored to have the esteemed Harry Moser join us to talk about his worthy mission to balance America's goods trade deficit! Harry is the founder of Reshoring Initiative, after being the president of a machine tool maker GF Machining...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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41:54
E21 - Adam Fulbright - North Georgia Technical College
Engaging the Younger Generation with Adam Fulbright from North Georgia Technical CollegeEpisode 21: Show NotesIn addition to the supply chain issues facing the USA, another challenge is attracti...
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34:01
E20 - Paul McClellan - Eddie Kane Steel Products
Paul McClellan: Eddie Kane Steel ProductsEpisode 20: Show NotesThe manufacturing leader that guides and supervises their workforce has influence over productivity, morale, and even job satisfact...
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36:33
E19 - Nathan Ruetz - Custom Deco
Custom Deco with Nathan Ruetz Episode 19: Show Notes Working in manufacturing requires a lot of problem-solving. This is especially true with the new challenges that industries have been facin...
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Episode 19
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32:38
E18 - Shawn Wooleyhand - Gold Crust Baking Company
Baking In The 21st Century with Shawn Wooleyhand from Gold Crust Baking CompanyEpisode 18: Show NotesWhen asked about the baking industry, most people imagine large men in white hats kneading do...
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19:49
E17 - Kenneth Scruggs - BMW Manufacturing
Balancing Automation and Wisdom with Kenneth Scruggs from BMW ManufacturingEpisode 17: Show NotesAs more automation makes its way into manufacturing, there is an increasing need for experience a...
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Episode 17
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39:04
E16 - Kallin Kurtz - TechnipFMC
Automation For the Future, with Kallin Kurtz.Episode 16: Show NotesToday, we have the Vice President of Manufacturing Technology at TechnipFMC, Kallin Kurtz, here to talk to us about automation ...
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Episode 16
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29:48
E15: Brian Zamore - L3 Harris Technologies
Today’s guest is Brian Zamore, an Associate Manager of the engineering team at L3 Harris Technologies, a Defense Contractor. Brian joins us to speak about his journey in engineering, the processes and challenges at L3, and the lessons he ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:02
E14: Hector Ibarra - Cleveland Hardware & Forging
“I think that we are building a good team, and most importantly we’re trying to learn from people that have been doing it for a lot of years to show some of the tricks to the newer generations.” — Hector IbarraT...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:07
E13: Jeremy Barber - Buhler Quality Yarns
“As a manager, the people that work under you are the ones that decide whether you're doing your job, right or not. And so, if you can help them do their job and better themselves, they, in turn, better you and make you look like you're doi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:11
E12: Carey Strickland - Hi Tec Machining
Having taken over Hi Tec Machining, a company founded by his father 30 years ago, Carey Strickland has seen a lot of developments in the machining industry. Today he joins us to share his story, discuss the business, and talk about the challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:43
E11: Dan Ralphs - Dream Manager
The biggest problem facing manufacturers today, apart from supply chain issues, is the labor shortage. In light of the Great Resignation and a number of other factors, manufacturing leaders are increasingly struggling to fully staff their facil...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:51
E10: Johnny Smith Jr. - PackIQ
Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Industrial Movement. Joining us in conversation today is Johnny Smith Jr, plant manager of PackIQ, who believes, above all else, that manufacturing is where it’s at! Tune in to hear why Johnny beli...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:21
E9: Cash Carter - Kindercore Vinyl
Today on the show we sit down with Cash Carter, a musician who has been in the industry for years, to talk about how he became a part of the vinyl pressing company Kindercore Vinyl, and what it’s been like seeing the demand for vinyl skyrocket ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:07
E8: Jason Moss - Georgia Manufacturing Alliance
This week on the show we welcome Jason Moss, CEO of Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA). We talk with Jason about how he was able to gather a group of competitive manufacturers in Georgia and create a collaborative and supporti...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:51
E7: Michael Adcock - Hill Manufacturing
In this episode, we are joined by our first sales rep on the show, Michael Adcock from Hill Manufacturing, to talk about the sales side of manufacturing! Hill is an American-made chemical manufacturing company that's been around for 90 y...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:18