{"podcast":{"title":"Manufacturing Happy Hour","slug":"manufacturing-happy-hour-854319","podcast_index_feed_id":854319,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/manufacturing-happy-hour/","website_url":"http://manufacturinghappyhour.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7968874c-8954-4422-a98e-f26fe180b6e9/Podcast-Icon-Logo-Black_1400.jpg","author":"Chris Luecke","episode_count":355,"summary":"Welcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers. Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interview makers, founders, and other manufacturing leaders that are at the top of their game and give you the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to take your career and your business to the next level. We go beyond the buzzwords and dissect real-life applications and success stories so that you can tackle your biggest manufacturing challenges and turn them into profitable opportunities. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T16:20:13.548335+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour-854319"},"episode":{"title":"278: How Second-Chance Hiring Changes Lives and Helps Manufacturers Find and Develop Talent with Marcus Sheanshang, President of JBM Packaging","slug":"278-how-second-chance-hiring-changes-lives-and-helps-manufacturers-find-and-develop-talent-with-marcus-sheanshang-president-of-jbm-packaging","published_at":"2026-03-10T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour-854319/278-how-second-chance-hiring-changes-lives-and-helps-manufacturers-find-and-develop-talent-with-marcus-sheanshang-president-of-jbm-packaging","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour-854319","url":"http://manufacturinghappyhour.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c5b1256c-b544-4c75-b80c-fcc0619ce584.mp3","summary":"Most of the time, applications from candidates with a felony record end up in the garbage can. The problem is, by overlooking people from what are seen as ‘problematic’ talent pools, you could be denying yourself access to untapped talent. Second-chance hiring means giving people the chance to showcase their talent, hone their skills, and start again. When you do that, great things can happen for them, you, and your local region. Here, Chris catches up with Marcus Sheanshang, President of JBM Packaging, to discuss the thriving manufacturer’s Fair Chance Hiring Program. JBM Packaging is a family-oriented business that specializes in eco-friendly paper packing products and solutions. Since Marcus bought the business in 2008, it has gone from strength to strength. Its Fair Chance Program has played a part in JBM’s ongoing success. The conversation dives into the mission behind this game-changing program and how it’s grown from an ambitious idea to an initiative now responsible for 43% of JBM’s dedicated team members. Marcus also discusses how second-chance hiring can transform lives for the better and play a key role in the future of the manufacturing industry. In this episode, find out: The perks of looking for manufacturing talent where other people aren’t How to improve or reinvent your manufacturing business by attracting and retaining the right talent The essential aspects of a successful and sustainable second-chance hiring program How to support and develop new program members and give them a genuine second chance Why setting clear candidate criteria and considering a person’s potential are key to making strong hiring choices How giving candidates a fair chance can change the trajectory of someone’s life and make your business even stronger The driving forces behin…","meta_description":"Most of the time, applications from candidates with a felony record end up in the garbage can. The problem is, by overlooking people from what are seen as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3135,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manufacturing-happy-hour-854319/episodes/278-how-second-chance-hiring-changes-lives-and-helps-manufacturers-find-and-develop-talent-with-marcus-sheanshang-president-of-jbm-packaging/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour-854319/278-how-second-chance-hiring-changes-lives-and-helps-manufacturers-find-and-develop-talent-with-marcus-sheanshang-president-of-jbm-packaging.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}