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Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights

by Martin Engster

Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader at a manufacturing company, this show is for you. Host Martin Engster sits down for conversations with people who actually work in the trenches of industry, for real talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they're dealing with day-to-day. From reducing unplanned downtime and managing MRO inventory to leading maintenance teams and optimizing tool crib workflows, Maintenance and Manufacturing Insights delivers practical, real-world stories you can learn from. Whether you’re struggling with spare parts chaos, implementing a new CMMS, or just trying to get through the week without a production stop — you’ll find honest insights from peers who’ve been there. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Keeping Manufacturing Running: Predictive Maintenance, People & Parts with Tony Ingram

What does it take to keep a manufacturing plant running when some machines date back decades and others are brand new? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insig

Sep 10
18 min

280 Machines, 8 Maintenance Pros: How Trevor Kennedy Keeps Production Moving

What does it take to keep more than 280 manufacturing assets running with a small maintenance team? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster

Sep 8
17 min

Sean Archer: Why Today’s Maintenance Techs Have to Keep Learning

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin talks with Sean Archer, a maintenance manager in the steel manufacturing industry. Sean

Sep 2
13 min

Building Better by Hand: Lucas Richards on Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin sits down with Lucas Richards, Associate Manufacturing Supervisor at Schweitzer Engineer

Aug 26
23 min

Joshua Kroll: Maintenance Leadership, AI, and Continuous Improvement

From Nuclear Submarines to Napa Valley: Maintenance Leadership, AI, and Continuous Improvement What does it take to lead maintenance teams in one of the world's most dema

Aug 19
28 min

Building Reliable Maintenance Systems: Gabe Little on Asset Management and Automation

Building Reliable Maintenance Systems: Gabe Little on Asset Management and Automation What does it take to keep a large distribution center running while preparing for th

Aug 11
22 min

Inside Manufacturing Facilities with Nathan Santiago

Every minute of downtime matters in manufacturing. In this episode, Martin Engster sits down with Nathan Santiago, Facilities Engineer at C&H/New Holland, to discuss what

Aug 5
12 min

Helmuth Lara: Maintenance Excellence in the World's Largest Machines

What does it really take to keep the lights on for thousands of people? In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Helmuth Lara

Jul 30
36 min

The Hidden Side of Medical Manufacturing with Cory James

Most people never stop to think about where the medical tubing inside catheters, stents, and other life-saving devices actually comes from. In this episode, Martin Engste

Jul 28
27 min

Keeping Glass Production Running: Maintenance Lessons with Josiah Peterson

Every building, office, and home depends on glass, but few people ever stop to think about the complex manufacturing process behind it. In this episode of Maintenance Ma

Jul 24
22 min

Small Problems, Big Profits: Lessons in Maintenance and Leadership with James Harris

Small problems often create the biggest losses. In this episode, James Harris shares how focusing on defects, root causes, and reliability transformed struggling operatio

Jun 25
39 min

Todd Gibbs: How Small Changes Create Big Reliability Gains

What does it take to keep thousands of automotive glass components moving through production every day? In this episode, Martin Engster sits down with Todd Gibbs, Mainten

Jun 23
28 min

Korey Mertz: The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Machine Maintenance

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with Korey Mertz of Advanced Machine Engineering to discuss why preventive maintenance is

Jun 19
23 min

Building the Digital Reliability Engineer: Chris Skinner's Vision for Maintenance

This week, Martin Engster sits down with Army veteran and maintenance leader Chris Skinner to discuss how AI, IoT sensors, and knowledge management are changing the futur

Jun 18
27 min

James Brett: Why Maintenance Teams Must Stay Ahead of Failure

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, Martin Engster sits down with James Brett, Senior Facilities Manager at Carbon Aerospace, to discuss the challenges

Jun 11
26 min

Ian Long: Manufacturing Leadership Beyond the Machines

In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights with Martin Engster, Martin sits down with Ian Long, Senior Manufacturing Supervisor at Coca-Cola Southwest Beverage

Jun 9
21 min

"German Marine to Business Owner: 60 Years of CNC Legacy" with Martin Engster

Martin Engster runs Centerline Incorporated, a family-owned CNC spindle repair shop based in the middle of the United States. In this episode, Martin explains what a CNC

May 14
19 min

Martin Engster - Host Introduction

In this episode, host Dave Dubeau sits down with entrepreneur and Marine veteran Martin Angster from Centerline Inc. to talk about the fascinating world of spindle repair

May 13
11 min

Welcome to "Maintenance & Manufacturing Insights"

Are you responsible for keeping machines running and production on track? If you’re a maintenance manager, tool crib manager, or shop leader at a manufacturing company, t

Apr 11
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