Next Gen Leadership in Manufacturing

We’re closing out 2025 by spotlighting the leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of manufacturing—they’re building it in real time.

This wrap-up episode features five voices who are rewriting what modern leadership on the shop floor actually looks like today—and where it's headed.

Hear from five industry leaders, Adam Gordon, Daniel Anglemyer, Rebekah Colligan, Eric Van Orden, and Randall Leac—leaders who are rebuilding culture, elevating teams, and using data as a competitive edge instead of a quarterly report.

Each guest shares their take on accountability, continuous improvement, and what happens when you care more about progress than hierarchy.

Forget the old command-and-control playbook. This crew proves that when people and processes are prioritized, and information flows freely, everything else starts to accelerate.

Show notes:

02:00 – Adam Gordon, Tendon Manufacturing

How hiring with heart and building a culture of ownership drives real performance for Tendon Manufacturing.

05:45 – Daniel Anglemyer, Hipschman

Daniel talks about his hands-on leadership, process discipline, and developing the next wave of shop-floor leaders.

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11:25 – Rebekah Colligan, Phoenix Mecano

Standardization, data visibility, and the engineering mindset are behind Rebekah’s major productivity gains.

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26:40 – Eric Van Orden, Paramount Machine

Eric believes that ownership, accountability, and high expectations as the fuel for a winning shop culture.

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30:50 – Randall Leach, Riccarte Precision

Randay shares why digital visibility, flexibility, and proactive decision-making define next-gen leadership.

The Datanomix Difference: What Makes It Work?

It’s not just what you see. It’s how fast you see it, how clearly it shows up, and how easily your team acts on it.

• Simple machine and data connectivity, handled by us
• Data that makes sense on day one
• No Operator Input™ means zero burden on your team for data entry
• Product Tracks built for actual shop floor behavior
• Stay connected to your shop floor with the Datanomix Mobile App
• Kick-Ass Coaching that walks the shop floor with your team and keeps you winning
• Best-in-class partnerships and integrations
• The Datanomix Community built on real relationships and real wins
• Mountains of success stories with manufacturers just like you
• Every customer starts with our Pilot Program

Learn more at www.datanomix.io