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Manufacturing Mentorship Weekly

by Aron Kolosik
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Latest episodes

  • Borrowing Belief: Why No Plant Manager Gets Past Doubt Alone

    October 7, 2026 · 20 min

    Aron addresses the intense self-doubt and emotional pressure faced by manufacturing leaders during crises. Using personal examples like quality audits and production disruptions, he emphasizes that uncertainty is a natural part of…

  • When Nobody Is Pushing You

    September 30, 2026 · 19 min

    Aron addresses leaders who lack support or technical coaching from superiors. He emphasizes that while autonomy is valuable, true growth requires being pushed toward expected outcomes. To overcome stagnation, he recommends five actionable…

  • The Next 90 Days

    September 23, 2026 · 19 min

    Aron discusses what happens after the first 90 days in a new leadership role, when leaders shift from observing to implementing change. He emphasizes choosing a single, trackable metric—such as throughput, safety incidents, or schedule…

  • Who Decides You're Ready?

    September 16, 2026 · 19 min

    Aron discusses why performance alone isn’t enough to earn promotions. He builds on last week’s focus on results to introduce Dr. Harvey Coleman’s PIE model: Performance, Image, and Exposure. He explains that while strong results are…

  • The Reason They Can't Promote You

    September 9, 2026 · 18 min

    Aron discusses how plant leaders can position themselves for promotion to VP, COO, and beyond by shifting from day-to-day thinking to long-term, business-level leadership. He stresses building strong business acumen, understanding the full…

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  • When You Can't Sleep Because Of The Pressure At The Plant

    September 2, 2026 · 19 min

    Aron discusses the significant pressures faced by plant managers, including customer service issues, cost targets, and safety concerns. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on one key metric to drive improvement, such as throughput or…

  • Five Dangers In Your First 90 Days As A Plant Manager

    August 26, 2026 · 24 min

    Aron discusses the challenges of starting a new job in manufacturing leadership, highlighting five dangers: making every decision yourself, accepting the status quo, referencing past companies, neglecting upward communication, and delaying…

  • How I Kept Leveling Up Throughout My Career

    August 19, 2026 · 19 min

    Aron discusses the challenges of manufacturing leadership, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and support. He shares his experience as a director of continuous improvement in Iowa City, highlighting the difficulty of implementing…

  • Financial Pressure Impacts You More Than You Think

    August 12, 2026 · 20 min

    Aron discusses the final pillar of building a better plant and life: professional and financial health. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical, relational, mental, and financial health. He shares personal experiences…

  • That's Not Me

    August 5, 2026 · 24 min

    Aron discusses the importance of mental health for manufacturing and operations leaders, emphasizing that stress and mental fatigue are common but often overlooked. He shares personal experiences and stories to illustrate how mental health…

  • The Four Relationships You Run On Leftovers

    July 29, 2026 · 22 min

    Aron discusses the importance of relational health for manufacturing and operations leaders, emphasizing the need to balance work with personal relationships. He introduces the concept of the "Power Five" moments: Valentine's Day, Mother's…

  • You Maintain Every Asset But Yourself

    July 22, 2026 · 20 min

    Aron discusses the importance of self-care for manufacturing and operations leaders, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to physical, relational, professional, and mental health. He highlights the dangers of neglecting sleep…

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About the show

Are you tired of feeling like you never truly leave the plant? The constant emails, calls, staffing issues, production problems, and pressure from every direction can make it feel impossible to disconnect. And somewhere along the way, your own health, your relationships, and your long-term growth have quietly started slipping. You are not alone. Manufacturing and operations leadership is one of the most rewarding career paths in business, and one of the most demanding and isolating. This podcast is for manufacturing and operations leaders who want to keep growing without burning out in the process. Every week, Aron Kolosik shares leadership insights, tools, habits, and lessons from more than thirty years in manufacturing, from the plant floor to the C-suite. This is Manufacturing Mentorship. Let's get to work.