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✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ NEW MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE All Star S P O N S O R P A I D P R O F I L E JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE Sheboygan Falls H HEATHER HOHENDER ✯ ✯ ✯ Tyco International Sheboygan Falls Job title: Assembler Job duties: Assemble brackets and gas valves. What's the most rewarding part about your job? Getting to work for a large company that is growing every day. What's most interesting about your job? I find that every day is a learning experience. How did you decide on a career path? I always found it interesting to work in a factory with a wide variety of products. What kind of technology do you interact with? Computer with MRP system. What sets Heather apart? "Heather's can-do attitude and sense of integrity show in her willingness to go above and beyond to reach department goals by pro-actively identifying problems and then bringing possible solutions to leadership," says Eric Bretl, who nominated Heather. Go online to www.newmfgalliance.org to view videos of the NEW Manufacturing All Stars www.johnsonville.com 6 NEW MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE EARING JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE OFTEN BRINGS UP THOUGHTS OF friends and family gathered for a summer cookout, delicious breakfast or holiday meal. However, to the company's approximately 1,400 employees – referred to as "members" – Johnsonville Sausage is more than the nation's No. 1 producer of Italian sausage, brats, smoked-cooked links, breakfast links and summer sausage. To the company's members, Johnsonville Sausage means great opportunities for career development and advancement. "Johnsonville is truly committed to helping its members stretch, grow and develop their talents," says John Schwantes, Johnsonville director of plant member services. "Our culture is open, supportive and collaborative. Johnsonville truly fosters an environment of continuous learning and growth." The company's culture statement, "The Johnsonville Way," encourages member involvement, continuous growth and accountability. Each member of the company is truly committed to living these values each day. Some of the jobs involved in making sausage include smoking, blending and packaging. Electricians and skilled maintenance workers are also key to the success of the company. The science and automation used in the company's food production create many exciting career paths and opportunities. Employment opportunities are available for people with a wide range of educational experiences, including high school graduates. For information about available opportunities, visit jobs.johnsonville.com. COURTESY OF ALEX ZACARIAS, EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS OF NORTHEAST WISCONSIN