Why Manufacturing: Seasoned Strength and Leadership with Kelly Boyd

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Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing

64 episodes

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This 2025 Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Spotlight episode highlights the incredible story of Chris Viers, General Manager at West River Conveyors and winner of the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year award presented by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. We share the story that earned Chris this well-deserved honor — from stepping into leadership during a company crisis, to guiding recovery efforts after a devastating fire, to mentoring teammates and driving opera...

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Why Manufacturing: Seasoned Strength and Leadership with Kelly Boyd

Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series

11 minutes

2 months ago

Why Manufacturing: Seasoned Strength and Leadership with Kelly Boyd

In this episode of Why Manufacturing?, we talk with Kelly Boyd, Second-Shift Supervisor at Woodgrain in Marion, VA. Kelly’s journey began in 2013 as a feeder-stacker, and over the past decade she’s worked nearly every position on the line—earning her way to the leadership role she holds today. Kelly shares what it was like trading unpredictable fast-food shifts for steady manufacturing work, the mindset that kept her climbing, and how she leads a team that feels more like family. She opens up...