The Manufacturing Employer – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Manufacturing Employer

Jon Franko, Gorilla 76

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 97

The Manufacturing Employer is a podcast built for the hiring managers, HR pros and culture builders at industrial companies. It’s hosted by Gorilla 76 Co-Founder Jon Franko. You’ll hear from those designing great workplaces. Employee engagement, benefits, onboarding - we’ll be talking about the working experience from top to bottom.

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#44

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Forging inclusive paths in manufacturing, with Gretchen Gagel of Women Thriving in Construction

Episode 87

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Duration

Dr. Gretchen Gagle, executive consultant and advocate for women in industry, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share lessons from her 40-year career in manufacturing, engineering, construction and energy. She explores the importance of inclusivity in driving growth and unpacks the “concrete ceiling” that women face in male-dominated fields. Gretchen highlights strategies for grounded self-leadership, building strong relationships, and fostering psychological safety for innovation. She also introduces her book, "Building Women: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction," offering guidance for both men and women navigating industrial careers.

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Unlocking potential via second-chance employment, with Scott Gates of Awake Window & Door Co.

Episode 86

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration

Scott Gates, President of Awake Window & Door Co., joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss his innovative hiring model that employs formerly incarcerated individuals. Scott shares how this approach has grown Awake into a $30 million business while providing second chances and rebuilding lives. The conversation also explores the competitive advantages of this hiring strategy, including access to untapped talent and high employee retention.

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Fixing people problems by solving system issues, with Matt Granados of Life Pulse Inc.

Episode 85

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Duration

Matt Granados, founder and CEO of LifePulse Inc., joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how organizations can fix people problems by addressing underlying system issues. Matt challenges conventional approaches to workplace culture, arguing that sustainable solutions come from equipping individuals to solve their own problems rather than implementing quick fixes. The conversation explores how manufacturing leaders can create more effective, fulfilling work environments by focusing on root causes rather than symptoms. Matt emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and continuous growth in building high-performing teams.

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The human side of lean, with Mark Reich of the Lean Enterprise Institute

Episode 84

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration

Mark Reich, author of Managing on Purpose and senior lean coach at the Lean Enterprise Institute, joins The Manufacturing Employer to explore how lean thinking can improve customer value, quality and employee development across various industries. Mark also talks about his new book, "Managing on Purpose," which offers practical guidance on implementing Hoshin Kanri for strategic alignment and execution. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing profit, cost and quality, while emphasizing the critical role of HR in fostering organizational capability and employee engagement.

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Rewriting the manufacturing narrative, with Chris Luecke of Manufacturing Happy Hour

Episode 83

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration

Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Hour, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the evolving landscape of manufacturing. He shares how automation and AI are reshaping the industry, debunking fears of job loss and highlighting new opportunities. Chris emphasizes the importance of storytelling in manufacturing, both for external marketing and internal culture-building. He details the transformation of manufacturing facilities from "dull, dirty and dangerous" to clean, safe and inclusive environments.

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Rethinking recruiting in manufacturing, with Myles Rickerd and Trevor O'Malley of Hire MFG Leaders

Episode 82

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • Duration

Myles Rickerd and Trevor O'Malley, founders of Hire MFG Leaders, join The Manufacturing Employer to share their targeted approach to recruiting in the manufacturing space. They discuss how deep industry focus helps them align talent with company culture, while also addressing compensation, work-life balance and the evolving benefits landscape. Trevor and Miles emphasize genuine care in the recruiting process and highlight how continuous learning keeps them, and their candidates, one step ahead.

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The disengagement episode, with Dave Garrison of Garrison Growth

Episode 81

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • Duration

Dave Garrison, co-founder of Garrison Growth, joins The Manufacturing Employer to unpack the “buy-in crisis” driving employee disengagement. He explores root causes like shifting post-pandemic priorities and generational changes, and he explains why perks and bonuses no longer cut it. Drawing from his book "The Buy-In Advantage," Dave shares practical strategies for building trust, fostering purpose and creating a culture where people feel truly involved.

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Build a better workplace culture, with Brett Hoogeveen of BetterCulture

Episode 80

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration

Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of Better Culture, joins The Manufacturing Employer to share how manufacturers can build stronger workplaces through employee-led culture. He introduces the 20 Tenets of Culture—simple, behavior-driven principles like being coachable and celebrating coworkers—that drive performance and retention. Brett explains how to spot toxic behaviors early, measure cultural progress and empower frontline workers to lead from the ground up with a practical, systematic approach.

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Hiring immigrant workers in manufacturing, with Matt Meltzer of Meltzer Hellrung

Episode 79

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration

Matt Meltzer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Meltzer Hellrung, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the role of immigration law in supporting a strong manufacturing workforce. Matt shares practical insights on navigating visa options for skilled workers, staying compliant amid shifting policies and building a sense of security for foreign-born employees. He explores the value immigrant workers bring to the industry, the risks of missteps in documentation, and how employers can prepare for audits and site visits. Through it all, Matt emphasizes the human impact behind the policies and why supporting immigrant employees is both a moral and strategic imperative.

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Balancing cost and care in healthcare benefits, with Matt Temple and Doug Simms of Sonus Benefits

Episode 78

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration

Matt Temple and Doug Simms, executives at Sonus Benefits, join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how manufacturers can make healthcare plans a competitive advantage. They explore strategies and creative solutions to rising pharmacy costs—all aimed at improving culture, retention and employee well-being.

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The Manufacturing Employer – Details, episodes & analysis

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