The Manufacturing Shake-Up

Manufacturing needs a shake-up! A recent 2024 study forecasted that the US manufacturing industry needs up to 3.8 million jobs filled within the next decade. At the same time, women represent only 29% of the manufacturing workforce. With such a large gap now and into the future, there are massive growth opportunities for women in manufacturing! The Manufacturing Shake-Up! is dedicated to transforming the manufacturing landscape for women and other under-represented groups. Not just filling the gaps but creating real opportunities for growth and development. More than a call for change; it’s a means of empowerment. This podcast shares compelling journeys, valuable insights, and lessons learned from women in manufacturing while building a community that relates to their stories, learns from shared knowledge, and is inspired to forge their own path in manufacturing. Join hosts, Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato, as they speak to women at all levels of their manufacturing career

The Manufacturing Shake-Up is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #53

  Season One Finale: 47 women - Infinite wisdom

  Jun 17, 202536 minS0

  <p>It’s the Season 1 finale of The Manufacturing Shake-Up! 🎉 </p> <p>This week Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato enter the studio to look back at a year of powerhouse guests and unforgettable insights from women changing the face of manufacturing in Connecticut. Whether you’re early in your career or already climbing the leadership ladder, this highlight episode is packed with career-changing wisdom, real talk, and inspiration to take into your next chapter. </p> <p>In this special wrap-up, Jenny and Ellen revisit some of their favorite guest moments: </p> <p>⭐ Christine Marcin (Stifel Marcin) gets real about networking fears...

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  Episode #52

  Creating safer workplaces with Leah Rumore, Goggin Safety Services

  Jun 10, 202523 minS0

  <p>Leah Rumore, Safety Manager at Goggin Safety Services, never set out to work in manufacturing, but when she accidentally discovered the field of ergonomics, everything clicked. Today, she brings empathy, intelligence, and creativity to her work helping teams stay safe and thrive. </p> <p>In this episode, Jenny and Ellen explore Leah’s journey as a safety professional in the manufacturing and construction industries. Leah shares the secrets to successful a safety culture: connection and collaboration.  </p> <p>This episode is packed with insight on how to have a successful career keeping people safe, and how to implement effective safet...

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  Episode #51

  Quality Assurance is a mindset with Kamila Allen, Click Bond

  Jun 3, 202521 minS0

  <p>Kamila Allen believes that great manufacturing is like a symphony—every department playing its part in harmony. In this episode of The Manufacturing Shake-Up, Kamila shares her unique perspective as a Quality Assurance leader at Click Bond, where she ensures processes and people align with excellence. </p> <p> </p> <p>Kamila’s story starts on the factory floor. As a high schooler needing money for college, she skipped retail jobs and entered manufacturing, first packing needles, then moving across sectors including medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and even working with explosives. These diverse experiences gave her a horizontal view of manufac...

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  Episode #50

  Hands-on learning is for everyone with Alex Hatem, General Dynamics Electric Boat

  May 27, 202520 minS0

  <p>What does it take to lead in today’s manufacturing world? According to Alex Hatem, it takes trust, humility, and hands-on learning. </p> <p>In this episode of The Manufacturing Shake-Up, hosts Jenny and Ellen speak with Alex Hatem, Manager of Enterprise Learning Programs at General Dynamics Electric Boat, whose career path has taken her from engineering to supervising operations on nuclear submarines...and now to leading enterprise-wide learning initiatives. </p> <p>Alex shares how her early experiences laid the groundwork for a career based on curiosity, connections, and problem-solving. She dives into the evolution of her work, from hands...

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  Episode #49

  Collaborating to build a talent pipeline with Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Office of Workforce Strategy

  May 20, 202525 minS0

  <p>Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD learned first-hand – at her family’s manufacturing business – that leading well means learning first and then supporting her team from a place of understanding.  That approach, rooted in humility and curiosity, became the foundation for a remarkable career journey. </p> <p>In this episode, Kelli-Marie shares how the power of applied learning, genuine collaboration, and relationship-building led to national best practices like the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative. And how that initiative led to her role at Chief Workforce Officer with Connecticut’s Office of Workforce Strategy.   </p> <p>Kelli-Marie talks about:</p> Asking questions before trying to lead  Collabora...

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