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Welcome to PMMI U
– your one source for packaging-focused education and workforce development needs!
PMMI recognizes the importance of workforce development and training in today’s high tech packaging industry. As packaging machinery becomes increasingly complex and automation expands, upgrading the skills of packaging workers as well as developing new talent prepared to design, maintain and run these complex packaging systems is critical.
With trends such as sustainability driving operational decisions, packaging professionals need to stay ahead of the curve to provide the right solutions for your business. To help you and your workforce meet these everyday challenges, we have developed PMMI U.
PMMI U provides high quality, professional development and training for your packaging team – at all levels. Think of us as an extension of your training staff: • We can educate your workers on packaging line basics with our upcoming E-Learning series.
• We can develop your trainers and service technicians to provide professional, organized, repeatable training to reduce downtime and help you manage turnover issues through the PMMI Certified Trainer program.
• Our conference programs provide cutting edge information essential to your packaging operations – expect to take back information you can use, as well as develop a network of contacts you can reach out to for sharing and ideas.
• We can help packaging professionals reach a new level of professional growth and recognition in critical areas such as Mechatronics through our Certificate offerings.
PMMI U offers practical, useful educational experiences based on real needs, helping you to take on real challenges. PMMI U helps members of the packaging workforce build personal connections and a sense of community that will serve their needs well beyond the dates of the course or program. And with our online courses, whether you are in New York, Los Angeles or Shanghai, PMMI U provides a learning environment accessible 24/7 enabling you to connect with colleagues while learning state-of-the-art content. PMMI U is your source for convenient, flexible learning.
And really, this is just the beginning. PMMI U is poised to help you meet the educational challenges you face now – and into the future. Let us know what your needs are, and we will work hard to address them through future programs. Learn more about PMMI U at www.pmmi.org/pmmiU – check back often to learn about the latest opportunities to develop your career!
Sincerely,
Maria A. Ferrante
Conference Programs
OPERATIONS CONFERENCE:Boost Profits by Rethinking Your Packaging Operations
Who should attend?Packaging operations team – plant managers, operation managers, maintenance managers, engineering, corporate staff, reliability departments, purchasing departments, plus operations and production personnel
PMMI’s 2009 Operations Conference will inform and educate packaging operations professionals about ways to improve processes, profitability and performance of packaging systems.
You will …
• Learn ways to streamline packaging operations and reduce costs
• Learn how trends, such as lean, TQM, alliances and sustainability can increase packaging operation efficiencies • Learn processes, methods and tools to improve packaging operations
• Share best practices and link with other professionals SAFETY CONFERENCE
Who should attend?Corporate management, engineers, managers, risk manager, safety professionals.
PMMI’s 2009 Safety Conference will bring end users and PMMI members together to facilitate learning and discussion on key issues relating to safety and technology.
Learning Objectives:
• Know the global standards required in the packaging industry and how to conduct a risk assessment • Develop strategies for increasing safety of legacy equipment
• Put an effective training program in place, with documentation that is both needed, and user-friendly • Increase awareness of new technology
• Connect with industry professionals
MARTKETTRENDS ROUNDTABLE–PMMI Members Only
Who should attend?Marketing, sales and operational executives from PMMI member companies who want to stay ahead of domestic and international market trends.
MarketTrends Roundtable 2009 will bring PMMI members together to hear market-focused, member-chosen speakers and panelists go directly to the core of issues such as sustainability, offshore competition, robotics, total cost of ownership and training.
MARCH 18–19, 2009
Operations Conference
Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza 4200 Jim Walter Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
July 14-15, 2009
Safety Conference
Chicago, IL
May 19-20, 2009
MartketTrends Roundtable PMMI Members Only
Chicago, IL
For more information on PMMI Conference programs, go to www.pmmi.org/pmmiU
UPCOMING CONFERENCES:
E L E V A T E
your training to a virtual level
E-Learning Courses
Whether you are in New York, Los Angeles or Shanghai, PMMI U brings interactive, quality online educational opportunities to your desktop 24/7 – when you need it, where you want it.
PMMI has partnered with the University of Florida to develop a series of E-Learning courses focused on packaging machinery basics. Using PMMI’s popular technical training manual series as the backbone, PMMI is bringing the content of these textbooks to life using simulation, video and other interactive media to enhance the learning experience.
Visit www.pmmi.org/pmmiU to view a demo of the course and test drive some of the interactive exercises. The first course will come online early in 2009.
TROUBLESHOOTING INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY – Coming Online Q1 2009
In many ways, the job of the machinery troubleshooter is similar to that of a doctor. Both must identify a trouble spot, find its causes and take steps to correct the situation without causing further damage or difficulty. In addition, both frequently work with a minimum of information and usually need an answer quickly.
When a troubleshooter replaces the wrong parts, he/she wastes time, money and production potential without correcting the problem. Good troubleshooting requires analysis of the problem to find out what is wrong before action is taken to try to make corrections. There is a series of simple questions that any troubleshooter can ask to help find a more direct solution to any problem. This online course will take the student through a series of interactive exercises designed to provide you the opportunity to practice asking these questions and sharpen troubleshooting skills.
M o r e t o C o m e …
Look for other titles to come online later in 2009 – including titles such as: Electrical Components;
Mechanical Components; Lubricating Industrial Machinery; Form-Fill-Sealing.
Q1, 2009
Troubleshooting Industrial Machinery
Certificate Programs
Ready to achieve a new level of professional growth and recognition? PMMI U’s Certificates are designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance and designate packaging professionals who demonstrate the skills to be successful in this dynamic industry.
RISK ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE: MEETING GLOBAL STANDARDS
Risk assessment is now required by the ANSI/PMMI B155.1 standard in addition to the requirement for CE certification. PMMI has responded to this requirement by offering a Risk Assessment Certificate Program. The Certificate is awarded to those who successfully complete the hands-on risk assessment training workshop, held in various locations throughout the year.
Check out www.pmmi.org/pmmiU for the 2009 Workshop schedule.
Program Objective
The 2-day interactive workshop is designed to educate packaging professionals on how to conduct a risk assessment and introduce them to the PackSafe® software. Participants will be able to use the risk assessment process to identify and evaluate hazards and evaluate and reduce the risk associated with the hazard. Participants are encouraged to bring their own examples to be assessed, and after completing the course, will be able to conduct a complete, documented risk assessment.
Packaging professionals will also gain insight into how risk assessment is deployed in an organization, resulting in gaining a com-petitive advantage. The deployment methods used by other PMMI members, along with their challenges and successes are shared.
Who Should Attend?
The program is open to equipment suppliers and end users. Attendees may include engineering managers and engineers and per-sonnel responsible for health and safety and management safety responsible for CE compliance, product safety and productivity.
Instructors
On-site seminar instructors will be Bruce Main, President, design safety engineering, inc. and Fred Hayes, Director of Technical Services, PMMI.
Risk Assessment Certificate Workshop: Meeting Global Standards
(Tentative schedule – check www.pmmi.org/pmmiU for updates)
February 3-4, 2009
South Carolina
May 5-6, 2009
Minnesota
September 15-16, 2009
New Jersey
December 1-2, 2009
California
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
E F F E C T I V E L Y
engage, communicate and connect with customers
Certificate Programs
(continued)MECHATRONICS CERTIFICATES
PMMI has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Mechatronic Advisory Council and several packaging and technical schools to develop a series of Certificate Programs focused on Mechatronics.
Development of the skill standards behind these Certificates is going on now. To take part in the review process, contact Maria Ferrante, PMMI’s director of workforce development at [email protected] or 703-243-8555.
The proposed Certificates are grouped in the four key areas identified as relevant to Mechatronics: mechanical, electrical, controls, computers.
While PMMI U will conduct the skills assessment, through testing and hands-on evaluation, our partner schools will provide the education packaging professionals need to master the skills. This unique industry partnership will allow packaging professionals to earn a nationally recognized Certificate, in your local community in a format that works best for your organization.
SALES CERTIFICATE– PMMI Members Only
PMMI’s best-selling sales training program just got better! By expanding PMMI’s Sales Training course into a complete Certificate Program, PMMI U will help your organization develop lasting business relations with your target customers and existing clients by learning the Sandler System, a proven methodology for building relationships that lead to new business.
This program will support your management team, your front line sales team as well as your service technicians. The long term goal of this program is to provide your team with the tools they need to build an advantage in an ever-increasing competitive global environment. Through consistent industry specific reinforcement and skill development of important sales and sales management concepts, behaviors, attitudes and tactics, your team will grow sales and increase profits.
The available training sessions will be broken into two tracks: Management and Sales
PMMI members can choose from a pre-set learning and reinforcement path based on position, or speak with a consultant to develop a customized learning/reinforcement path against personal and corporate objectives. Members can take any of the sales courses offered on an “a la carte” basis, or as part of a complete program.
Each track will be offered in three phases. Each phase will be accompanied by resources and tools to enhance the learning. Additional support materials will be available to session participants at special PMMI rates.
For more information and an up-to-date workshop schedule, go to www.pmmi.org/pmmiU “In the high tech packaging industry,
skilled workers are critical to the success of consumer packaged goods companies as well as machinery manufacturers. With the help of PMMI's partner schools and packaging experts, PMMI's Certificate Programs will provide needed professional development, enable employers to identify skilled workers and raise the bar in terms of packaging education for the entire industry.”
Jeff Bigger,
MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC; Chairman, PMMI Education and Workforce Development Committee
E N H A N C E
your training skills & techniques
December 4-5, 2008
ID Technology, Fresno, CA
January 22-23, 2009
Emhart Inex, Clearwater, FL
February 19-20, 2009
Nordson Corporation, Duluth, GA
March 10-11, 2009
Hartness International, Inc., Greenville, SC
April 23-24, 2009
KRONES , Franklin, WI
May 14-15, 2009
Standard-Knapp Inc., Portland, CT
June 11-12, 2009
Lantech.com, LLC , Louisville, KY
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
PMMI Certified Trainer
The PMMI Certified Trainer Program is the industry’s leading train-the-trainer program. Specifically customized for manufacturing, the program helps companies provide the best instruction possible to their customers and employees. For all businesses, large and small, PMMI’s program teaches workers in the packaging field strategies and tactics for effective training across all employee skill levels.
The PMMI Certified Trainer Program begins with a 2-day workshop, which includes the following:
•Building the Case for Training:Case study/project analysis; the cost of equipment unreliability; bottom line – what does it mean to you? •Begin with the End in Mind:The training stages of the project; developing the training budget; needs assessment; building a partnership agreement; developing a training plan
•Installation and On-site Training Basics: Training partnerships; scheduling and logistics; training documentation and job aids •Training Techniques: The adult learner; 4-step training process; performance checks; recognition
•Follow-up and Reinforcement: Identifying the training/learning gaps; developing a follow-up plan; role of internal trainers; measuring performance goals
•Taking It Back Home: Completing a “back home” checklist; checklist for documentation portion of Certification; identifying support and follow-up
The 2-day workshop is just the beginning – PMMI Certified Trainers have access to continuing education webinars and e-learning courses, a monthly e-newsletter, templates available online, a community of trainers and training experts to reach out to for assistance, online resources developed specifically for PMMI Certified Trainers and more.
For more information and a complete listing of workshop dates, locations and to register for an upcoming workshop, go to www.pmmi.org/certified
22-23
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
Emhart Inex, Clearwater, FL
E-Learning Course Launch
Troubleshooting Industrial Machinery
3-4
Risk Assessment Workshop: Meeting Global Standards
South Carolina
19-20
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
Nordson Corporation, Duluth, GA
PMMI U at a Glance
For more dates and to register, check out www.pmmi.org/pmmiU
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
10-11
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
Hartness International, Greenville, SC
18-19
Operations Conference
Boost Profits by Rethinking Your Packaging Operations Tampa, FL
23-24
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
KRONES, Franklin, WI
5-6
Risk Assessment Workshop: Meeting Global Standards
Minnesota
14-15
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
Standard-Knapp, Inc. , Portland, CT
18-20
MarketTrends Roundtable – PMMI Members Only
Chicago, IL 14-15 Safety Conference Chicago, IL MAY JULY 15-16
Risk Assessment Workshop: Meeting Global Standards
New Jersey
SEPTEMBER
11-12
PMMI Certified Trainer Workshop
Lantech.com, LLC, Louisville, KY
JUNE
OCTOBER
5-7
Conference at PACK EXPO
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
DECEMBER
1-2
Risk Assessment Workshop: Meeting Global Standards
California
4350 N Fairfax Dr. Suite 600 • Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703-243-8555 • FAX: 703-907-4216 www.pmmi.org
