North America's Leading Digital Manufacturing Event

October 14 - 16, 2025 | Hilton Chicago - Oak Brook Hills Resort

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Todd Leathers

Sr. Manager of Intelligent Operations Pella Corporation

Todd Leathers is the Senior Manager of Pella's Intelligent Operations initiative, leading a cross functional team of process engineers, application developers, and data resources to develop and scale I4.0 solutions across the business. He is a key business partner for operations leaders, collaborating with them to solve real problems and drive real results. Todd brings extensive experience in product and process development, continuous improvement, and manufacturing to the digital landscape as he helps to shape and successfully execute Pella's Digital Transformation strategy. Todd holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska, an MBA from the University of Iowa, and works out of Pella Corporation's headquarters in Pella, IA.

Main Conference Day 1 - Wednesday October 15

2:40 PM Case Study: Designing the Future of Work: How Pella’s Voice-Directed Work Is Empowering the Connected Workforce

Pella’s intelligent operations strategy is redefining how frontline workers interact with technology, data, and complex manufacturing workflows. This session explores how Pella is leveraging voice-directed work to empower its connected workforce, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making. From ERP-integrated voice instructions to dynamic, made-to-order guidance, attendees will gain insights into the tools, challenges, and cultural shifts driving transformation on the shop floor.

Integrating voice-directed work with ERP systems to deliver real-time, customized instructions
Benefits of voice technology: improved accuracy, reduced training time, and language flexibility
Overcoming adoption challenges: headset comfort, user resistance, and change management
Lessons learned from scaling across diverse environments and product configurations
Measuring impact: productivity gains, safety improvements, and enhanced employee experience

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