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Chain Mountain - the podcast for leaders who move fast and think deep.Hosted by Hank Ackerman—Co-founder of Chain Mountain and a seasoned leader in operational transformation—the show delves into the high-stakes, high-impact world of industrial operations and technology…
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SE01 E19 The Future of Manufacturing: AI, Automation & Frontline Workers | Miguel Medina (opens the original)
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What does it take to go from a machine operator working in harsh factory conditions to becoming a VP of Operations? In this episode, Miguel Medina shares his incredible journey through manufacturing, engineering, Lean Six Sigma, leadership, and continuous improvement. Drawing from years of frontline experience, Miguel explains why the best leaders listen to operators, how organizations can build trust, and why many companies misunderstand Lean Manufacturing. We also dive into: ✅ Frontline worker
SE01E18 How to Build High-Performing Operations Teams | Eric Fromal (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Chain Mountain Podcast, Henry sits down with Eric Fromal, manufacturing operations leader at Wedgewood, to discuss leadership, team building, supply chain transformation, continuous improvement, and the future of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Eric shares how competitive sports shaped his leadership philosophy, why great teams outperform collections of superstars, and how leaders can create cultures that reward performance, innovation, and accountability. The conversation als
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