EVOLVE Business and Professional Magazine August 2019 | Page 24

Careers in Manufacturing: Steady, Yet Dynamic by Brigitte Hoarau A sk a cross-section of current manufacturing professionals in the region about the nature of the work they do, and you’ll get a variety of answers. But ask them about the rewards of working in manufacturing, and similar responses will come up. That could be because Volusia County is home to such an astounding range of goods produced that the hallmarks of the field converge with the same elements of job- satisfaction many professionals seek. Whether they started their careers in the 1970s or 2019, these five Volusia County manufacturing professionals’ stories echo the same themes, showing that while the nuts and bolts of their work differ, the heart of their work pays off in opportunity, growth, and job satisfaction. | 24 | EVOLVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE