Workforce

PartsXpress Announces J.W. Ashmore as National Sales Manager

Record-setting growth ignites new leadership and paves the way for the future of PartsXpress.

May 1, 2025

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Workforce

Bryan Reffner Joins Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

The industry veteran named Fabrication & Installation Manager, a new role at the company.

April 30, 2025

Workforce

How To Ensure Shift Handovers Are Not Your Weakest Link on the Factory Floor

Connected worker developments solve shift handover disconnects.

April 29, 2025

Inspection, Sorting & Weighing

Davide Varzè Appointed President of WECO and Multiscan

WECO, a Duravant company

Varzè to lead the two members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group in delivering advanced vision inspection, sorting, and moisture monitoring systems to the food industry.

April 28, 2025

Workforce

Retaining Talent in a Shifting Industry: Strategies for Workforce Stability

Companies that fail to prioritize workforce stability risk higher turnover rates, increased operational disruptions, and rising recruitment costs.

April 11, 2025

Workforce

Wayne-Sanderson Farms Names Kevin McDaniel as President and CEO

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Kevin McDaniel has been promoted to President and CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms, replacing Clint Rivers who will remain as Executive Chairman.

April 7, 2025

Automation & Digital Transformation

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

Partnership leverages contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund to support STEM education and robotics competitions, supporting the future manufacturing workforce.

April 2, 2025

Workforce

Organic Valley Selects First Female Chief Executive Officer in Cooperative's History

Organic Valley

The organic farmer-owned cooperative appoints Shawna Nelson, a long-time co-op member who rose from intern to CEO, to lead the organization, succeeding Jeff Frank.

March 24, 2025

Workforce

Schneider Electric Partners with PMMI Foundation as Visionary Benefactor, Advancing the Future of Packaging and Processing

As Visionary Benefactor of the PMMI Foundation, Schneider Electric is supporting the future workforce through scholarships, educational programs, and development initiatives.

March 18, 2025

Workforce

Hershey Announces Stacy Taffet as Chief Growth Officer

The Hershey Company

Stacy Taffet, a former PepsiCo executive with experience in brand strategy and marketing, has been appointed to lead Hershey's enterprise strategy and growth initiatives.

March 17, 2025

Workforce

Connected Worker Solutions for Smart Manufacturing

Representatives from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence provide insight to packaging and processing companies in need of smart manufacturing solutions.

March 13, 2025

Workforce

The Hershey Company Names Tiffany Menyhart as CEO

The Hershey Company

Menyhart brings experience in sales and consumer packaged goods to her role as CEO.

March 10, 2025

Workforce

John Pittard Retires as CEO of AlaTrade, Passing the Torch to Josh Whitley

AlaTrade Foods, Inc.

Pittard transitions to AlaTrade's Board of Directors, while Whitley assumes the role of CEO and President of the employee-owned poultry processing company in Alabama.

March 6, 2025