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Since Kellanova began the partnership in 2021, it has hired 50 employees into its electrical and instrumentation technician training program, which empowers current Kellanova employees, as well as Jackson residents looking to join the manufacturing industry.

The research involved surveying food equipment manufacturing companies to identify pressing workforce challenges and document solutions for attracting, training and retaining skilled talent.

The company reports it has implemented a voluntary early retirement program for a portion of its non-plant workforce, in addition to closing open roles and reducing certain positions across its office-based workforce.

The plan is estimated to result in the reduction of approximately 9% of the company’s Americas business salaried workforce.

Food and beverage manufacturers are investing in equipment and training despite difficult economic conditions.

The company says it continues to evolve its business strategy, offer valuable upskilling programs and provide team members with long-term wealth-building opportunities.

While employees have every right to be sceptical about AI, it’s important to note that integrating AI into existing workflows can enhance productivity and remove the need for time-consuming manual tasks.

Knowing how to get started and where to integrate new systems is key to success, as is having a balanced approach that values human expertise alongside technological development.

Visual Components, developer of 3D simulation software, surveyed more than 300 manufacturing decision-makers in the U.S., UK and Germany.

The speed of technology and the move to smart manufacturing assets on the food plant floors are tremendous, but companies are struggling as operator roles evolve. So, what are companies doing? Turning to more technology.