I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode featuring Tyler Cox, Manufacturing Coordinator at WaterStep and the 2025 Manufacturing Employee of the Year, awarded by the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and KCTCS. Tyler led WaterStep through a major challenge: A million-dollar contract required the team to build 28 mobile water purification systems in just 90 days. Tyler reengineered the production process, organized a clear plan, and delivered the project on time — ensuring communities worldwide received life-saving access to clean water. What truly sets Tyler apart is his leadership. WaterStep’s team is largely made up of volunteers, many with no factory background. Tyler taught, encouraged, and inspired them. When pressure was high, they stayed late and worked weekends — not out of obligation, but because he showed them their work made a real difference. This conversation highlights the best of Kentucky manufacturing: innovation, grit, and purpose-driven work. If you care about leadership, process improvement, or mission-focused manufacturing, this episode is worth your time. 🎧 Listen here: #Manufacturing #Leadership #ProcessImprovement #WaterStep #KentuckyManufacturing #CleanWater #KAM #EmployeeOfTheYear #Podcast