Brian Allaway, COO of Made with Local on Lean Manufacturing in Food Production | That’s a Food Job! Podcast #104
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.
In this episode:
- (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 lessons learned
- (36:40) Key certifications for plant management professionals
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