What's New?

Operational Excellence at Your Fingers

Two work products, Operator Training Standardization (OTS) and Data Management Standardization (DMS), are now available for download! Bolster your operations with new strategies.

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Join Us!

Calling all MaX members! Join us on November 20, 3:00 p.m. EST, for the Engineering & Operations Quarterly Meeting. This open-ended discussion will focus on cybersecurity preparation and strategies.

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Strengthen Your Connections

Tune in live for the next Learning Circle from PPWLN, featuring Alison Fragale and Lisa Hurtz, as they discuss connections in the industry. Join us on December 10 at 2:00 p.m. EST!

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NEW! Marketing Empowerment Strategies

Search engines are evolving, and companies need to adapt. This new work product is your guide for growth in a changing SOE and SEM landscape, and how you can improve your search marketing.

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NEW! Workforce Insights You Need

Take a look inside the workforce gap with this new report from PMMI’s business intelligence. Understand the tools to address the workforce shortage and skills gaps disrupting the plant floor.

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Coming Soon!

Stay tuned for the recording of this year's PPWLN Breakfast featuring speaker Alison Fragale. Hear actionable strategies, conventional wisdom, and practical advice to navigate your career.

Learn More

Operational Excellence at Your Fingers

Two work products, Operator Training Standardization (OTS) and Data Management Standardization (DMS), are now available for download! Bolster your operations with new strategies.

Learn More

Join Us!

Calling all MaX members! Join us on November 20, 3:00 p.m. EST, for the Engineering & Operations Quarterly Meeting. This open-ended discussion will focus on cybersecurity preparation and strategies.

RSVP Today

Strengthen Your Connections

Tune in live for the next Learning Circle from PPWLN, featuring Alison Fragale and Lisa Hurtz, as they discuss connections in the industry. Join us on December 10 at 2:00 p.m. EST!

RSVP Today

NEW! Marketing Empowerment Strategies

Search engines are evolving, and companies need to adapt. This new work product is your guide for growth in a changing SOE and SEM landscape, and how you can improve your search marketing.

Download Work Product

Upcoming Meetings & Events

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Feb

Joint Committee Meeting Joint Committee Meeting

Joint Committee Meeting

February

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February

The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club

St. Petersburg, FL

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Feb

Networking

PACK EXPO East PACK EXPO East

PACK EXPO East

February

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February

Pennsylvania Convention Center

Philadelphia, PA

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Feb

Young Professionals Network

Young Professionals Networking Reception at PACK EXPO East Young Professionals Networking Reception at PACK EXPO East

Young Professionals Networking Reception at PACK EXPO East

February

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7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

SPIN Philadelphia

211 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Mar

OpX Executive Council Meeting OpX Executive Council Meeting

OpX Executive Council Meeting

March

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March

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage

Palm Springs, CA

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Mar

Workforce Development

Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market

Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market

March

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March

Minneapolis, MN

SEE FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Joe Kusmisz (owner President), Steve Schellenberg, David Brown. Located in Canton, Georgia.

Glen Long, Sr. Vice President, PMMI, LIVE w/Jonathon Viens VP Sales & Marketing for Osgood

John Panaseny-CEO Rovema North America, Norcross Georgia and the elephant is (CHARLIE)

ESS Technologies, Inc. A Pacteon Company ribbon-cutting ceremony in Christiansburg, VA.

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Video Highlights

2025 and Beyond - PMMI Chairperson’s Report, Executive Leadership Conference

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Three Insights on Operator Training from CPG Leaders

packaging world

nov. 13, 2025

As manufacturing equipment evolves and grows more complex, CPGs must consider whether their operator training meets the moment.

That's why CPG leaders from Pittston Co-Packers, The Marzetti Company, and Flowers Bakeries shared their strategies to better train operators for modern machinery at PMMI's Annual Meeting Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. These leaders offered new ways to consider internal training methods, as well as ways OEMs can offer support.

Standardization versus localization

Every manufacturing plant is unique in some way. That's why when training across several plants, operators need to consider the balance between standardization and localized considerations between sites.

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PMMI Announces Two New Work Products from the OpX Leadership Network

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PMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise Awards

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Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

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Podcast

Nov 5, 2025

You’re Not a Micromanager… Are You?

Guest: Kristi Dooley, leadership coach and organizational development consultant, True Purpose Leadership

In this episode, we explore how great leaders balance creating culture, building relationships, and executing work. The discussion highlights the importance of trust, psychological safety, and clear communication—showing how making clear requests empowers teams and prevents micromanagement.

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Podcast

Oct 22, 2025

Embracing Change: What It Takes to Lead the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Guest: Andre Marino, senior vice president, Industrial Automation Business, Schneider Electric

In this episode, we sit down with Schneider Electric's Andre Marino to discuss how manufacturers can embrace new technology, manage change, and empower both seasoned and emerging workers to drive long-term success.

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Embracing Change: What It Takes to Lead the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Podcast

Oct 8, 2025

Leadership in Balance

Guest: Justin Jackola, speaker and storyteller

In this episode, we dive into how today’s leaders can find balance between ambition, rest, and mental well-being. Motivational speaker Justin Jackola offers real-world ideas for managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, and building habits that help you recharge without losing momentum in your career.

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PMMI is your answer.

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What's New?

Operational Excellence at Your Fingers

Join Us!

Strengthen Your Connections

NEW! Marketing Empowerment Strategies

NEW! Workforce Insights You Need

Coming Soon!

Operational Excellence at Your Fingers

Join Us!

Strengthen Your Connections

NEW! Marketing Empowerment Strategies

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Joint Committee Meeting

PACK EXPO East

Young Professionals Networking Reception at PACK EXPO East

OpX Executive Council Meeting

Packaging & Processing Equipment Selling in Today's Market

Industry News

Three Insights on Operator Training from CPG Leaders

Standardization versus localization

PMMI Announces Two New Work Products from the OpX Leadership Network

PMMI Honors Emerging Industry Leaders with 2025 On the Rise Awards

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

PACK EXPO Trade Shows

Business Drivers

Podcasts & Webinars

You’re Not a Micromanager… Are You?

Embracing Change: What It Takes to Lead the Next Generation of Manufacturing

Leadership in Balance

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