Episode: 10 - Johnny Smith Jr

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Industrial Movement. Joining us in conversation today is Johnny Smith Jr, plant manager of PackIQ, who believes, above all else, that manufacturing is where it’s at! Tune in to hear why Johnny believes that manufacturing makes a country great and strong, and why he is proud to be a manufacturer. We discuss what manufacturing environments look today in comparison to the past, and what some of the biggest challenges are in the industry. Johnny believes in the power of building a strong team and shares his thoughts on leading not from the back, or the front, but the middle. Listeners will learn the story of the biggest professional challenge Johnny has faced and how it shapes his work today. We talk about what a typical day looks like at his facility, what the packaging
design process involves, and much more! We hope you take the time to learn from this inspiring leader today.