The Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show: Casual Convos with Manufacturing Pros
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In this episode of Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show, host Josh Santo sits down with Ed Rocha, Quality Director at Schaeffler. They explore the practical realities of leading quality in manufacturing, from handling major escalated issues to organizing teams for better results. Ed shares how his job means finding strategy in the chaos—whether that’s breaking down big problems or making sure the right people own the work. Ed explains why quality teams succeed when they balance the voice of the cu...
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In this episode of Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show, host Josh Santo sits down with Ed Rocha, Quality Director at Schaeffler. They explore the practical realities of leading quality in manufacturing, from handling major escalated issues to organizing teams for better results. Ed shares how his job means finding strategy in the chaos—whether that’s breaking down big problems or making sure the right people own the work. Ed explains why quality teams succeed when they balance the voice of the cu...
Chips in the Shoes: A Lesson in Manufacturing Leadership at the Executive Level
The Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show: Casual Convos with Manufacturing Pros
51 minutes
3 months ago
Chips in the Shoes: A Lesson in Manufacturing Leadership at the Executive Level
In this episode of Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show, host Josh Santo sits down with manufacturing executive JD Marhevko. They discuss the link between shop floor activities and business results. JD explains how process changes affect scrap rate, warranty, and efficiency. These factors directly translate into a company's margin and capacity. JD shares leadership lessons from her grandfather, a union tool and die maker. She explains why leaders must respect the expertise of frontline workers—the...
The Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show: Casual Convos with Manufacturing Pros
In this episode of Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show, host Josh Santo sits down with Ed Rocha, Quality Director at Schaeffler. They explore the practical realities of leading quality in manufacturing, from handling major escalated issues to organizing teams for better results. Ed shares how his job means finding strategy in the chaos—whether that’s breaking down big problems or making sure the right people own the work. Ed explains why quality teams succeed when they balance the voice of the cu...
