The Operations Science Podcast
The Operations Science Podcast
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The Operations Science Podcast: Authentic Leadership Stories from Operations and Project LeadersWelcome to The Operations Science Podcast, the premier destination for authentic, in-depth conversations with operations and project leaders who share real-life stories of their career triumphs, setbacks, and the invaluable insights gained along the way. Hosted with a passion for uncovering the strategies and mental frameworks that drive success, this podcast is a must-listen for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders in industries such as general manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies, and diagnostic labs. With a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, each episode delivers actionable takeaways to help you navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes.What to Expect from The Operations Science PodcastOur guests include C-level executives, VPs of operations and supply chain, directors, managers, and thought leaders from trade associations, industry groups, and standards organizations. These seasoned professionals bring a wealth of experience in leadership, decision-making, and execution, offering unique perspectives on operational challenges like rapid change, uncertainty, innovation, evolving workforce expectations, talent development, and organizational culture. Whether you're a forward-thinking executive or a continuous improvement enthusiast, this podcast provides a platform to learn from the best in the field.Each episode dives deep into the personal journeys of high-performance leaders, exploring their successes, failures, and comebacks. From building high-performance teams to driving strategic transformation and maintaining clarity under pressure, our guests share the mental tools, frameworks, and strategies that have enabled them to lead with confidence, resilience, and foresight. This isn’t just another business podcast—it’s a forum for high-level executives to openly discuss the real challenges of operational management and the mental fitness required to thrive at the top.Why Listen to The Operations Science Podcast?Authentic Storytelling: Hear real-life stories from operations and project leaders who have navigated the highs and lows of leadership in dynamic industries.<strong style="background-color: tra...
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The podcast explores key themes such as leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, focusing on real-world challenges like post-pandemic recovery, workforce transformations, and the application of operational science. Episodes include discussions on Delta Tech Ops' innovations and frameworks for boosting efficiency in diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare.
The Operations Science Podcast: Authentic Leadership Stories from Operations and Project LeadersWelcome to The Operations Science Podcast, the premier destination for authentic, in-depth conversations with operations and project leaders who share real-life stories of their career triumphs, setbacks, and the invaluable insights gained along the way. Hosted with a passion for uncovering the strategies and mental frameworks that drive success, this podcast is a must-listen for executives, managers, and aspiring leaders in industries such as general manufacturing, medical devices, aerospace, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies, and diagnostic labs. With a focus on leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, each episode delivers actionable takeaways to help you navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes.What to Expect from The Operations Science PodcastOur guests include C-level executives, VPs of operations and supply chain, directors, manage…
Chris Morehouse leads operations across seven manufacturing plants where labor is tight, margins are real, and leadership consistency directly shapes performance.
What makes this conversation especially valuable is Chris’s grounded perspective: Lean transformation does not begin with tools—it begins with standards, leadership routines, and a shared understanding of what good looks like.
From sustaining gains through layered process audits to building maintenance capability, reducing tribal knowledge, applying Factory Physics, and exploring how AI can support predictive maintenance and troubleshooting, this discussion is packed with practical lessons for operations leaders.
If you’re leading plants, building systems, or trying to reduce variability across teams, this conversation offers a blueprint for turning operational chaos into disciplined flow.
Key Discussion Points
00:47 Why early Lean efforts failed
03:21 Consultant-led vs internally driven transformation
04:24 Why maintenance is a cost lever, not a cost center
06:16 Managing seven plants and cross-industry lessons
08:45 Labor scarcity and system-based productivity
10:09 Time-to-competency by role
11:49 Building labor pipelines through schools and partnerships
15:09 Upskilling maintenance technicians with a structured curriculum
17:13 Factory Physics, bottlenecks, and SMED
20:53 How leaders learn systems thinking
24:39 Leadership variability across seven plants
28:51 Sustaining gains with layered process audits
30:39 Practical AI use cases in manufacturing
35:05 Chris Morehouse’s leadership journey
40:29 Advice for non-engineers entering operations
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