Clocking In Podcast

Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.

Latest Episodes

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E-66: From Classroom to Continuous Improvement

E-66: From Classroom to Continuous Improvement

We Pack Logistics: Dr. Clifton Dial
From a start in biology and education to a leadership role in manufacturing, Dr. Dial shares his unconventional career path and how his passion for leadership development and continuous improvement ultimately led him to WePack.

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E-65: Building the North Carolina Textile Workforce

E-65: Building the North Carolina Textile Workforce

Gildan: Whitney Womack
Phil and Whitney discuss Whitney’s journey in HR, how she learns the crucial skills needed for each position, and the importance of educating high school students about the many opportunities in manufacturing and changing the perception there are only “dirty jobs” in manufacturing.

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E-61: A Family Tradition Inspired A Unique Business Opportunity

E-61: A Family Tradition Inspired A Unique Business Opportunity

Piedmont Pennies: Becca Wright
In this episode of Clocking In, Mintz talks with Becca Jordan Wright, the CEO and founder of Piedmont Pennies, a gourmet cheesy snack manufacturer in Charlotte, North Carolina. The podcast conversation also touches on the importance of sustainable growth, customer-centricity, and the company’s commitment to quality and community support.

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E-60: Secrets to Success

E-60: Secrets to Success

Queen City Engineering and Design: Ashley Carriker & Rex Carriker
Mintz and the Carrikers discuss the challenges of launching a new business, emphasizing the difficulties of navigating the startup phase while maintaining a balance between professional and family life. They share insights into identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, stressing the importance of being adaptable and proactive in recognizing potential.

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E-59: Weaving Textile Advancements

E-59: Weaving Textile Advancements

STI Fabrics: Jacob Englert & Matt Maples
In this episode of Clocking In, North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership director Phil Mintz sits down with Jacob Englert, senior vice president of operations and Matt Maples, senior vice president of product development.

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E-58: Timber!

E-58: Timber!

Carolina Timberworks: Eric Morley
On this episode of Clocking In, NCMEP director Phil Mintz talks to Carolina Timberworks founder Eric Morley. Mintz and Morley discuss the founding of Carolina Timberworks, Mass Timber, the sustainability initiatives that won Carolina Timberworks the 2024 Sustainability Leadership Award and more.

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E-57: Fanning Growth

E-57: Fanning Growth

Ziehl-Abegg: Jimmy Mitchell
In this episode of Clocking In, NCMEP director Phil Mintz talks to ZIEHL-ABEGG, Inc Vice President of Operations Jimmy Mitchell. Mitchell previously worked as the organization’s director of quality and service and operations manager. He graduated with an associate’s degree from Surry Community College. Mintz and Mitchell discuss the new Ziehl-Abegg facility in Winston-Salem, the organization’s history of innovation, how it continues to develop markets, and more.

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