North American Executive Issue 101 2024 | Page 100

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Award-winning employer
“ Furthermore , I supervise our Human Resources Department , where our constant endeavor is to improve . For instance , we used to conduct employee surveys exclusively for our office staff . However , we recognized that working in the office and working in the manufacturing plant are distinctly different environments , with the latter being more demanding . Each environment requires a different skill set . Consequently , we made the decision to assess employee engagement in both the manufacturing facility and the office , which was challenging given that we needed to conduct the survey in several different languages . In 2022 , we conducted our inaugural employee survey , which resulted in us being Great Place to Work certified through Great Place to Work . We ’ ve also been named a Best & Brightest Company . These achievements underscore our commitment to pushing boundaries and highlight that our endeavors extend beyond creating exceptional pizza . It is our employees who truly shape and define our quality system today ," he affirms .
Additionally , Palermo ’ s is opening a new production facility in Jefferson , Wisconsin . The plant is 32,000 square feet and will include a brand-new design and machinery . “ Amidst the pandemic , we came to the realization that our capacity would soon be exceeded . An opportunity arose when several manufacturers halted shipments to retailers , which allowed us to put our products onto their shelves instead . As a result , we experienced significant distribution growth and forged partnerships with numerous retailers , allowing us to thrive during and after the pandemic . This success prompted us to invest in additional manufacturing equipment to meet the growing demand , as well as to
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