Motivated Leader Helps Others Improve Tech Skillsets

As manufacturing manager atRosenberger North America Inc.,Joel Antipuna Jr., a 2022Production MachiningEmerging Leader, is responsible for the success of the CNC milling,CNC turningand precision assembly departments at the machine shop. Prior to his current role, he worked his way up at the company with his hunger for more responsibility and his aptitude to comprehend the technical and leadership aspects of his job.

作为一个领导人,Antipuna设置一个例子,有挑战性others to develop their careers while supporting them along the way, according to his nominator,Ted Toth, senior technical advisor at Rosenberger. “Joel’s consistency in his approach has fostered a well-rounded team that is genuinely interested in the success of others and the company,” Toth explains.

Antipuna also takes his leadership role seriously by having attended all three levels of the company’s leadership training program.

Although managing people is important to him, he understands that knowing the technology is also critical to a successful career. Therefore, he has submerged himself in technical classes for his continuous education. He has influenced the modernization of equipment and technology at the machine shop, according to Toth, and leads his team in 6S/lean manufacturing efforts.

Antipuna说：“我在精确加工行业中的未来愿望包括整合自动化，因此我们的团队可以专注于流程优化和提高其技术技能，而不是重复的加载/卸载零件。”

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