Show notes
Billy Ray Taylor shares how he went from engineer to turnaround leader at Goodyear and why real change starts with ownership. We dig into defining winning, marrying KPIs with KPAs, building union trust, and creating simple systems that stick like peer scored 5S and daily visual boards. Billy’s two foot rule, let go without letting loose mindset, and leadership standards show how to lead people without losing the plot. We wrap with AME, networking that actually helps, and the life lesson to never confuse being naive with being dumb.00:00 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Leadership02:43 The Journey of Billy Ray Taylor in Manufacturing05:00 Ownership and Leadership in Operational Excellence07:29 Creating an Inclusive Environment for Change09:54 Defining Winning in Business12:17 Breaking Down Goals for Success14:45 Key Performance Actions vs. Key Performance Indicators17:48 Understanding KPIs and KPAs19:14 The Human Mind and Assumptions20:22 Building Relationships with Unions22:00 Aligning KPAs for Success23:30 The Value of Relationships25:33 The Importance of Networking27:34 The AME Conference Experience32:41 Advice for the Younger SelfBilly Ray TaylorLinked XLThe Winning LinkRapid Fire ManufacturingLean manufacturingOperational excellenceContinuous improvementManufacturing leadershipKPI vs KPA5S methodologyVisual managementPlant turnaroundUnion relationsManufacturing strategyDefine winning