Manufacturing Unscripted27 Mar 2023

Ashlyn Knight – Ford Pro FinSimple

Welcome to Manufacturing Unscripted, the podcast that brings you insightful conversations with leaders in the manufacturing industry. In this episode, our guest is Ashlyn Knight, a chief of staff at Ford Pro FinSimple. Ashlyn is known for her success in managing high-performance project teams, and in this episode, she shares with us her journey to this point and how she has been able to achieve such success.

As a chief of staff in the manufacturing industry, Ashlyn has had to navigate the challenges of working in a virtual environment. In this episode, she discusses how she has adapted to this new way of working and how it has impacted her job.

Additionally, as a woman and a mother in the manufacturing industry, Ashlyn shares with us how her gender and family life have impacted her career. We delve into the challenges she has faced, the support systems that have helped her along the way, and the lessons she has learned.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ashlyn Knight, as we explore the world of manufacturing through her unique perspective. This is Manufacturing Unscripted.

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Contact Ashlyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-knight-4b14a947/

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