{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Lean Solutions Podcast","title":" Gen Z & The Future of Manufacturing","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a6d97a7b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2986,"description":"What You’ll Learn:In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Matthew Rassi discuss the future of manufacturing. They explore the unique characteristics and misconceptions about Gen Z in the workforce. They emphasize the importance of providing purpose, ownership, and flexibility to engage Gen Z.About the Guest:Matthew is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in production leadership and operations, including 10 years in medical device manufacturing. He holds a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and teaches Six Sigma courses at Governors State University. He serves on the Board of Advisors for FCS Manufacturing and is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineering. In 2021, he earned a patent for a laparoscopic instrument design. Through his consulting work, he helps small businesses implement Lean practices and develop self-directed teams. Matthew is also active in reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals through Lifehouse-Group. Outside of work, he enjoys family life with his 11 children and 3 grandchildren and restoring old homes.Links:Click Here For Matthew Rassi's LinkedInClick Here For Lean Manufacturing Expert Website ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_pD_Em90gVgz4kwhWL0_YxktQBT8UZ8BgNL22_ggsXk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNTc2/ODFmZTFhOGQ3NzE4/NjQ5NzlhNThkY2Ni/Y2NlNi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}