Growing Women Leaders in Manufacturing w/ Allison Grealis

The Manufacturing Executive · 22 Sept 2026 · 33m · Episode 328

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Allison Roberts Grealis, founder and president of the Women in Manufacturing Association (WIM), discusses the critical shift in manufacturing leadership from operational focus to managing complexity, including AI, cybersecurity, and multi-generational workforces. She highlights that while recruitment is important, retention is the industry's biggest challenge, driven by a lack of development pathways and flexibility. Grealis details WIM's new services, including on-site training, executive coaching, and a mentoring program, designed to support women and allies at all levels of the industry.

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Companies: Women in Manufacturing Association, Gorilla 76, Zometria, Thomas Company, Mirabal, WIM Services Inc.
Also: Instacart, Uber

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Growing Women Leaders in Manufacturing w/ Allison Grealis

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