{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chain Mountain ","title":"SE01 E19 The Future of Manufacturing: AI, Automation & Frontline Workers | Miguel Medina","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/226aa220\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3532,"description":"What does it take to go from a machine operator working in harsh factory conditions to becoming a VP of Operations?\nIn 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.\nWe also dive into:\n✅ Frontline worker perspectives and leadership lessons\n✅ Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement\n✅ W. Edwards Deming and the scientific method in operations\n✅ Why \"operator error\" is often a symptom, not the root cause\n✅ AI in manufacturing and the future of automation\n✅ Building a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation\n✅ The future of work, demographics, and global manufacturing trends\n✅ Leadership lessons from both mentors and anti-mentors\nMiguel's story offers practical insights for manufacturing professionals, operations leaders, engineers, business owners, and anyone interested in leadership development.\nWhether you're leading a team, managing a factory, implementing Lean initiatives, or exploring the impact of AI on industry, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.\nConnect with Miguel here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-a-medina/\n👇 Let us know in the comments:\nWhat's the biggest leadership lesson you've learned from working on the front lines?\n#Leadership #Manufacturing #LeanManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #OperationsManagement #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Engineering #SupplyChain #LeanSixSigma #FactoryLeadership #IndustrialEngineering #BusinessLeadership #Management #WEdwardsDeming\nWe hope you enjoyed this episode! \n- Hank and the Chain Mountain podcast team :)\nWebsite Link: www.chainmtn.com \nConnect with Hank: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hank-ackerman-8143bb2/\nListen to Chain Mountain on these podcast platforms:\nSpotify:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Aqi0pdHRSWM27NCS2VMnkdnkiPFLnEpwNdQBL66hBMs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjZj/MjAyZTljZjZmNjEx/MTViNmZiOWJmYzhi/NTlhYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}