Paul McClellan: Eddie Kane Steel Products
Episode 20: Show Notes
The manufacturing leader that guides and supervises their workforce has influence over productivity, morale, and even job satisfaction. Today’s guest believes that, to be a truly skilled leader, you need to become aware of the needs of your workforce and adapt your leadership style to serve them, rather than simply expecting them to serve you! In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Eddie Kane Steel Plant Manager, Paul McClellan, as he shares some of the greatest challenges he has faced in his role, the lessons he has learned along the way, and his advice for the manufacturing leaders of tomorrow. We also touch on his strategies for staying afloat during COVID and the processes he has put in place to maintain efficiency and productivity, as well as some of the myths he hopes to debunk about steelworkers and how he believes technology like AI will impact the steel industry going forward. For all this and more, make sure not to miss today’s conversation with exceptional plant manager, engineer, and leader, Paul McClellan!
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“The biggest challenges that we’re seeing in our industry right now is being able to understand the politics that are involved, the global situation, and then being smart enough to keep good relationships with our vendors and with our customers.” — Paul McClellan [0:04:54]
“[As a leader], remember that it’s up to you to adapt your workforce and to be working for them, not them working for you.” — Paul McClellan [0:08:38]
“Change is the norm right now and if you're going to stay rigid and you can’t flex, you’re going to get passed by.” — Paul McClellan [0:16:02]
“Seeking constructive feedback from people you respect is a very open and honest way of trying to make yourself better.” — Paul McClellan [0:33:49]
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