Episode 14: Hector Ibarra - Cleveland Hardware & Forging

Today on The Industrial Movement we are joined by the inspiring Hector Ibarra, who is the Corporate Director of Operations at Cleveland Hardware and Forging. We have a fascinating chat with Hector, packed with insight and the useful lessons that he has learned during his long career in the manufacturing sector. We talk about his personal story and how this has informed his professional journey, some of the biggest hurdles he has overcome, and his thoughts on those that he encounters in his current work. Hector makes a point to underline the importance of culture; both in the social dimension, as well as in the professional environment, and how this can define the outcomes of your efforts. We also get into the subject of leadership and our guest's opinion on what makes a good leader at any type of organization. From there, we move into some more technical territory, exploring how Cleveland Hardware and Forging approach their work. Hector shares their strategies around productivity, safety, machinery, and the actual process of forging. To hear all this and a whole lot more from Hector Ibarra, listen in today!