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Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process.
In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level.
If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.
Greg Ramfos, CEO of DURA - Shiloh, Real Leadership
Real Leadership
48 minutes
1 month ago
Greg Ramfos, CEO of DURA - Shiloh, Real Leadership
What happens when a CEO trades the corporate script for a hard hat…and wins?
Greg Ramfos, CEO of DURA Shiloh, is leading one of the boldest turnarounds in the automotive world. With 16 plants, 4,000 employees, and a mission to bring manufacturing back to its roots, Greg’s not following the playbook. He’s rewriting it.
Raised in poverty and foster care, Greg learned early that resilience beats pedigree. By 28, he was a millionaire. By 50, he was rebuilding a global automotive supplier—one plant, one person, one process at a time.
He believes leadership starts where the noise ends: on the factory floor. In this episode, he shares how accountability, honesty, and ownership can turn chaos into a comeback story.
In this episode, we cover:
How to turn around underperforming plants—without massive capital
Why “own it like your name’s on the building” is Greg’s leadership mantra
The lost art of partnership between OEMs and suppliers
How tariffs and regionalization are reshaping the auto industry
Why the next generation of builders—not bots—will drive America’s revival
What it takes to lead with truth, grit, and zero corporate fluff
Time Stamps
05:41 – The state of the auto industry and the EV reality check10:02 – Why manufacturing revival starts with people, not policy16:48 – Building the “Ready to Work” pipeline for the next generation 23:15 – Rebuilding trust and performance, one plant at a time 29:40 – The 10-step playbook for leading a global turnaround 37:22 – From corporate conditioning to entrepreneurial accountability 45:18 – Why real leadership begins on the factory floor
Show Notes
Greg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregramfos/
DURA Shiloh Website: durashiloh.com
DURA Shiloh LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dura-shiloh/
Jim’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418
Real Leadership Podcast: realleadership.oningroup.com
Real Leadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/104897916/
The Ōnin Group: oningroup.com/clients
Real Leadership
Welcome to REAL Leadership, the podcast that takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the world’s most successful companies. Produced by The О̄nin Group and hosted by COO Jim Weaver, our show is dedicated to exploring what it truly means to be a leader in industries that make, move and process.
In each episode, Jim sits down with C-level executives to discuss their experiences and insights on leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities that come with leading in dynamic environments. Our guests come from a range of industries, including logistics and manufacturing, and offer real stories and actionable advice to inspire you to take your leadership to the next level.
If you’re a seasoned executive or aspiring leader looking to sharpen your leadership skills and stay ahead of the game, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we dive deep into the world of REAL Leadership.
