Additional Upcoming Events:
Novonesis, Madison, WI - March 19, 2025
Rockline, Sheboygan Falls - April 16, 2025
Johnson Controls, Marinette - May 7, 2025
Johnsonville, Sheboygan Falls - June 11, 2025
Avail Switchgear, Oshkosh - September 10, 2025
Ortho Molecular, Stevens Point - August 6, 2025
BTG, De Pere - TBD
Charter Wire, Milwaukee - August 20, 2025
For more information contact Dana
WIAMECONSORTIA@GMAIL.COM
Plastic Ingenuity, Cross Plains - September 17, 2025
Green Bay Packaging SC, Green Bay - September 23, 2025
Maysteel, Allenton - TBD
Rockland Flooring, Rockland - October 28, 2025
Kwik Trip, La Crosse - October 29, 2025
LaForce, Green Bay - November 5, 2025
Kerry, West Bend - November 12, 2025
Grande Cheese - November 18, 2025
Benchmarking Tour
Johnsonville
Sheboygan Falls, WI
June 11th, 2025
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
PPE Requirement
Safety shoes, safety glasses
Long pants and no jewelry
In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened a butcher shop, naming the business after their small hometown of Johnsonville, Wisconsin. The sausages crafted in their butcher shop were made using a treasured old family recipe, originating from 19th-century Austria and passed down through generations. Over time, Johnsonville has transformed into a global leader in the sausage industry, becoming the No. 1 national sausage brand.
Ralph C. Stayer, the son of Ralph F. and Alice, has guided the company’s growth since its incorporation in 1968. After decades of leadership as CEO, he transitioned to Chairman of the Board in 2015. Ralph’s innovative “people-first” approach to business operations has earned widespread recognition, blending teamwork with individual accountability to nurture exceptional talent at all levels of the organization.
Dave Fessenbecker and the Reliability Team at Johnsonville will share their journey over the past two years as part of their Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiative. They will also highlight their progress in Planned Maintenance within TPM, and finally, they will present their loss analysis process.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. Arrival, registration, and networking
9:00 Welcome – new members, current members, and guests
9:15 TPM overview and progress toward ideal state
10:00 Planned Maintenance (PM)
10:45 Equipment owner presentation
(5S Focus)
11:15 Meadowside Maintenance Shop Tour (5S Focus)
11:45 Q/A
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Loss Analysis Process
1:15 Small Group Activity - Feedback Exercise + and Δ’s
2:00 Roundtable discussion
Member updates – Top 3 CI initiatives
What’s new? What do you need help with?
2:55 AME Consortia business- news and upcoming events
3:00 p.m. Adjourn
Benchmarking Tour
Ortho Molecular Products
Stevens Point, WI
August 6th, 2025
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
PPE Requirement
Closed toe flat shoes, safety glasses,
Long pants, No jewelry on plant tour
Ortho Molecular Products is dedicated to manufacturing and distributing high-quality nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. With a strong commitment to rigorous scientific research and stringent quality control, the company focuses on delivering evidence-based products designed to support overall health and wellness. Their mission is to provide effective and reliable healthcare solutions to medical professionals and their patients.
At this event, Ortho Molecular will share insights into their ongoing journey of continuous improvement and showcase their latest advancements in manufacturing. Additionally, an MDI Update will highlight the progress made since last year, offering an opportunity for members to provide valuable feedback on their experiences with the process and its sustainment. The company looks forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and gaining fresh perspectives from attendees.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. Arrival, registration, and networking
9:00 Welcome – new members, current members, and guests
9:15 Ortho Molecular Products company overview
Continuous Improvement Projects
· Manufacturing Improvement Project
· Other TBD
1030 Tour of Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Laboratory
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 Problem Solving Discussion– Small Group Activity
1:15 Small Group Activity - Feedback Exercise
1:45 Roundtable discussion
· Member updates – Top 3 CI initiatives
· What’s new? What do you need help with?
2:45 AME Consortia business- news and upcoming events
3:00 Adjourn