{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Powering the Process ®","title":"Future-Proofing Manufacturing: Why Growing New Talent Matters","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5b1b6e46\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":853,"description":"In this episode of Powering the Process, host Jen Little talks with Danny Stamps, Plant Manager of the South Shop, about the growing talent gap in manufacturing and how companies can prepare the next generation of skilled workers.\nThey explore how automation supports, not replaces, craftsmanship, the skills future manufacturing professionals need, and how mentorship, apprenticeships, and cross-training are helping develop talent from within.\nKey Takeaways\n Manufacturing faces an aging workforce and a widening skills gap \n Future skills include digital literacy, robotics, automation, and data analysis \n Automation enhances skilled trades rather than replacing them \n Mentorship and cross-training preserve knowledge and accelerate growth \n Apprenticeships and school partnerships create strong talent pipelines \n A positive company culture is key to retention and engagement \nWhy Listen\nHear real success stories of employees growing from entry-level roles into advanced positions and learn how investing in people helps future-proof manufacturing.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/wqJB2l1RVpYGQ1Ab9a21C6Gpj3RPpiMAKocM0dMTGNM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNjdk/MDA4MTYxNWU3MzQ3/ZmNmMWQ4YzFjNmM4/ZDBiMC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}