{"podcast":{"title":"That's A Food Job!","slug":"that-s-a-food-job-7044046","podcast_index_feed_id":7044046,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/294296/rss","website_url":"https://foodgrads.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/8/0/b/380bfb3f3bc109c3e55e3c100dce7605/FG_Podcast_Logo.png","author":"FoodGrads","episode_count":129,"summary":"No matter what your passion is, there's a career for everyone in food—and we're here to help you find it! On this podcast, we interview professionals across the food processing sector to uncover the stories behind their unique roles Discover what they do, why they do it and how they are shaping the world of food. Whether you're a student figuring out your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or an industry veteran exploring new opportunities, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey. Join host Veronica Hislop as she speaks with experts from all corners of the food industry. From food scientists to farmers, plant managers to programmers, food safety technicians to skilled trades, supply chain managers to sales, we'll explore a wide range of exciting careers. We're here to celebrate food industry professionals and proudly say—That's a Food Job!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046"},"episode":{"title":"Implementing lean manufacturing in food production with COO, Brian Allaway at Made with Local (#104)","slug":"implementing-lean-manufacturing-in-food-production-with-coo-brian-allaway-at-made-with-local-104","published_at":"2025-02-23T16:59:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/implementing-lean-manufacturing-in-food-production-with-coo-brian-allaway-at-made-with-local-104","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046","url":"https://foodgradspodcast.libsyn.com/implementing-lean-manufacturing-in-food-production-with-coo-brian-allaway-at-made-with-local-104","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodgradspodcast/Brian_Allaway_MP3_Final.mp3?dest-id=2312504","summary":"Brian Allaway is the COO of Made With Local , a company known for its commitment to real food, community connections, and sustainable business practices. With 16 years of experience leading teams in food manufacturing, Brian specializes in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality management . In this episode, Brian takes us inside the world of small-scale food manufacturing, sharing insights on building strong teams, fostering a culture where mistakes fuel growth, and the power of lean tools like Kanban (not KanBan, as you'll hear!). We also dive into the future of food manufacturing , including the skills needed to transform the industry and why traceability is more critical than ever . *** Shownotes Brian Allaway: LinkedIn Made with Local: Website / LinkedIn / Instagram / YouTube *** SPONSOR CareersNOW! is Food and Beverage Ontario's multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario's food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNOW.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development. *** TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Introduction to lean manufacturing in food production (1:45) Overview of Made with Local: a sustainable food company (3:30) Exploring Brian Allaway's role as COO in food manufacturing (4:43) Inside Made with Local's operations and production processes (5:45) Understanding Lean Six Sigma in food industry operations (16:14) Brian Allaway's professional journey in food manufacturing (19:45) Strategies for building company culture and effective teams (25:45) Essential skills for success in food manufacturing careers (31:19) Real-life manufacturing stories and lesson…","meta_description":"Brian Allaway is the COO of Made With Local , a company known for its commitment to real food, community connections, and sustainable business practices.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2668,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/episodes/implementing-lean-manufacturing-in-food-production-with-coo-brian-allaway-at-made-with-local-104/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-a-food-job-7044046/implementing-lean-manufacturing-in-food-production-with-coo-brian-allaway-at-made-with-local-104.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}