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VIEW ALLEmerging Leader's Tactical Expertise Shines During Move
Over the past year, Mike Gresen has led his team through the process of opening a new Benchmark Electronics location without interrupting supply to customers and within the company budget, shutting down production for only three business days.
WatchEmerging Leader's Dedication to Education
Instilling confidence throughout a shop floor can do wonders for company morale while increasing productivity.
WatchEmerging Leader Introduces CNC Swiss to Students
Mike Medeiros, production manager at North Easton Machine Co., has been advocating CNC Swiss lathes for years, attempting to persuade his local high school’s administration to add the technology to the school’s machining program. Finally, his efforts paid off.
WatchEmerging Leader's Problem-Solving Skills Cool Down a Hot Project
This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.
Watch2023 Emerging Leaders Strengthen Their Staffs, Solve Problems
Superb critical thinking, top-notch leadership skills and a passion for building a strong team are a few of the common traits held by this year’s five Production Machining Emerging Leader award winners.
WatchVIDEO: Emerging Leader Committed to Excellence
Ben Nikkel is committed to learning, leading and relationship building in his management role at Hirsh Precision Products.
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VIDEO: Emerging Leader is Much More than a CNC Programmer
This 30-year-old is a talented innovator, trainer, teacher and loyal hard worker, respected by all his co-workers at Norman Noble Inc. He’s the go-to employee when someone on the shop floor needs a problem solved.
WatchVIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development
According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.
WatchMotivated Leader Helps Others Improve Tech Skillsets
Emerging Leader Joel Antipuna Jr. worked his way up at Rosenberger North America with his hunger for more responsibility and his aptitude to comprehend the technical and leadership aspects of his job.
Read MoreVIDEO: Emerging Leaders’ Viewpoints on Training and Retention
The 2022 Emerging Leaders focus on new strategies for hiring, in-house training programs and retention plans for the young generation of workers as well as the valuable employees already in place.
WatchVideo: Emerging Leader Alex Cheesman Fixates on Expanding His Machine Shop
Learn about this enthusiastic leader’s journey of opening a new business and his other exciting plans to continue to contribute to manufacturing.
WatchYoung Leaders Define Their Business Strategies
Production Machining 2021 Emerging Leaders share their approaches for developing skilled labor and ensuring that continuous improvement is top of mind to keep their companies competitive.
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