AGENDA - MANUFACTURING ROUNDTABLE - THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
 
MISSION STATEMENT - To improve Sheboygan County based manufacturers through sharing of best practices and continuous improvement strategies and tactics.



WHY - To continue the important dialog about programs that help you strengthen your businesses/organizations with a focus on: 1) Quality, 2) Improved Operations/Cost, productivity and training, 3) Safety, 4) On-time delivery/logistics & supply chain, 5) Employee morale & leadership development, 6) Science, technology, engineering & maintenance [modified STEM]
 
Today’s Manufacturing Roundtable is focused on FRONT LINE LEADERSHIP - What is it?

WHAT – times can be modified
 
7:10-7:30          Networking with breakfast items provided by Lakeland and sponsored by US Air Force, Thaddeaus Banks
7:30-7:45          Welcome/announcements – John Rogers
7:45-8:15          Front Line leadership – why is it important and how is it used:
                        Pat Rusch, Rockline Industries
                        Kelly Gonzales, Johnsonville
8:15-8:25          Alex Auch, Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing. Lakeshore College
8:25-9:00          Panel discussion/Q&A
9:00-9:25          Lakeland University – What can Lakeland do for Manufacturers: Jamie Schramm and Leili Afsah-Hejri
9:25-9:50          AI – Responsible AI Adoption: A Simple Guide for Leaders, Josh Williams, CEO, LANEX
9:50-9:55          Next steps for this Manufacturing Roundtable
10:00                    Adjourn