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Designing Manufacturing Career Paths w/ Patrick Curry

The Manufacturing Executive · 16 May 2023 · 39m · Episode 153

What this episode covers

Patrick Curry, President of Fullerton Tool Company, Endurance Carbide, and Carbro USA, discusses designing intentional career paths to address manufacturing workforce challenges. He details how the family-owned companies promote from within, using programs like 'Fullerton University' and the EOS 'GWC' tool to map employee growth from entry-level to leadership roles. Curry highlights specific success stories, such as employees Rebecca and Nick Hammond, who advanced through various departments, and emphasizes the strategic value of promoting talented women into senior leadership positions.

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Fullerton Tool Company, Endurance Carbide, Carbro USA, Gorilla 76, Matthews Bow
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EOS, Traction, Gino Wickman

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