Kallee Grube

Kallee Grube, chief revenue officer, The Nearshore Manufacturing Company. For more information, call (956) 966-0799, email [email protected], or visit https://www.thenearshorecompany.com.

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A Practical Guide for Women Building Careers in Manufacturing

The playing field may not always be perfectly level, but it is navigable.

Kallee Grube

April 11, 2026

Manufacturing has changed meaningfully over the past two decades. Once rare, women in technical, operational, and leadership roles are now increasingly visible across the industry.

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