Embracing Change, Collaborative Cultures and Enhancing the Employee Experience

In this episode of Conversations with CSG, Luke Standing – Materials Handling Consultant at CSG Talent is joined by Jeff Gallegos.

Jeff joined us on the podcast to offer a perspective on manufacturing operations and the wider materials handling industry with his vast experience operating at leadership level in this space. His most recent role was the Chief Operations Officer at Clark Materials Handlings. Jeff’s career history has been working within high stakes leadership positions across a variety of industries from building products to medical devices, supply chain, manufacturing and distribution.

In this conversation, Jeff Gallegos shares his insights on leadership in manufacturing operations, emphasizing the importance of passion, employee engagement, and adapting to change. He discusses the impact of private equity on the industry, the evolving customer experience, and the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in a transient workforce. Gallegos highlights the need for organizations to embrace change and develop strong leadership to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

Some of the core areas covered in this episode of Conversations with CSG include:

• Leading with passion fosters a positive work environment.
• Understanding employee challenges is crucial for engagement.
• Employees want to be part of problem-solving processes.
• Private equity is reshaping the manufacturing landscape.
• Younger workers prioritize work-life balance and career growth.
• Customer experience is a key driver of business success.
• Organizations must adapt to a more transient workforce.
• Investing in employee training is essential for retention.
• Leadership must create a culture of collaboration and problem-solving.
• Embracing change can lead to new opportunities.

If you’re keen to discuss podcast insights in more detail, please get in touch with Luke Standing. Alternatively, if you’d like to join us as a guest on Conversations with CSG, to share market insights or tell your career journey story - please get in touch with our marketing team – csgmarketing@csgtalent.com