{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Manufacturing Team Performance for Operation Managers: Driving Better Outcomes Through Deeper Conversations with Reggie Davis #157","description":"Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor\u2019s monthly newsletter. Now, let\u2019s jump in! Strong manufacturing leadership isn\u2019t just about process improvement or hitting production targets. It\u2019s about how we show up for people on the shop floor. And real leadership growth often starts with leaning into discomfort. In this episode, Reggie Davis, founder of UpLift Coaching and Consulting and author of Better Together: Embracing the Discomfort of Difference, shares insights on manufacturing leadership, communication skills, and team engagement for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors. Reggie explains how tough conversations strengthen manufacturing culture, improve employee retention, and build trust on the shop floor. You\u2019ll learn practical strategies for coaching in manufacturing, creating psychological safety, and developing frontline leadership habits that drive both accountability and performance. From plant managers to supervisors, anyone responsible for production leadership or safety culture will walk away with new tools to improve communication, foster ownership, and build stronger teams. 1:15 \u2013 Inclusive leadership and authentic communication improves teamwork, safety, and innovation 3:21 \u2013 Discomfort can be a valuable tool for growth 4:33 \u2013 Better people create better parts 5:19 \u2013 Great leaders focus on results and relationships  6:22 \u2013 When you welcome diverse perspectives, you drive teamwork and improve your processes  8:09 \u2013 For better conversations, replace \u201cwhy\u201d with \u201ctell me more.\u201d 13:50 \u2013 Be aware of how everyday language impacts morale and inclusion on the plant floor 17:30 \u2013 Invest in your people through coaching, frontline leadership, and communication training 19:31 \u2013 Stay focused on growth, even when the path is uncomfortable  20:40 \u2013 Conversations and self-awareness are key to sustainable manufacturing innovation  22:06 \u2013 To drive continuous improvement culture, lead with humility and openness  26:39 \u2013 Always remember the human side of manufacturing excellence to build trust, reduce turnover, and create a stronger sense of belonging across teams Connect with Reggie Davis More about UpLift Coaching and Consulting Buy his book ","author_name":"Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0","author_url":"https:\/\/manufacturinggreatness.com","html":"