How Manufacturers Improve

How can manufacturers turn CMMC certification into a competitive advantage? In this episode of the How Manufacturers Improve podcast, host Kirby Sneen speaks with Eric Vollbrecht and Jesse Jarvie of Mytech Partners about CMMC certification and what businesses need to know before pursuing certification. Whether your company is already certified or evaluating new opportunities, this episode offers practical considerations for assessing CMMC requirements, planning your next steps, and understanding how cybersecurity readiness can support your competitive position. -------- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Learn more about community groups: https://www.mfrall.com/community  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610  

In this episode of How Manufacturers Improve, host Kirby Sneen sits down with Dave George to explore what it really takes to become an influential leader on the shop floor. Dave shares practical frameworks for giving teams meaningful ownership, building trust, and creating a culture where people can make good decisions without constant oversight. If you're looking to strengthen your leadership influence, empower your team, and turn a good team into an all-in team, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can put to work right away. --------   Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Learn more about community groups: https://www.mfrall.com/community    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

How can manufacturers manage rapid growth while maintaining quality and throughput? One of the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners, Jason Wobig, shares lessons on people, training, automation, and preparing jobs for production. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610

What does best in class actually look like? Two of the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year Award winners, Dylan Hushka & Dave Hemink, discuss what separates the best manufacturers from the rest, covering trust, culture, automation, and where they're taking their companies next. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor. Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610  

Building a true lean culture takes more than tools and training; it takes changing how people think about their job. In this episode, Tim Keran breaks down why leadership-driven improvement creates a program, while employee-driven improvement creates a lean culture. --- Unlock practical tools, training, and support to help your team improve. Manufacturers Alliance members get full access to our webinar library, digital courses, member pricing, and a statewide network of leaders who share what's working on the factory floor.  Links: Learn more about membership: https://www.mfrall.com  Attend the Manufacturer of the Year Awards: https://www.mfrall.com/moyconference/  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5orRRXkVgAkbAeUuCj1dP5 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-manufacturers-improve/id1677078610