4608 78th Avenue West

Rock Island, IL 61201 

(309) 787-3882

 

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Six Sigma Projects

 

  •  5S - CNC Work Centers, Quality/Shipping, Storage

  •  Reduce Internal Rework Expenses

  •  Increase Sales

  • Investigate Vehicle Investments

  • Improve Production Efficiency

  •  Improve Accounts Receivable Collection

Completed Six Sigma Projects

  • Revamped Corrective Action Process

  • Upgrade to High Efficiency Lighting

  • Knowledge Retention/Transfer

  • Improve On-Time Scheduling

  •  5S - Maintenance Department, Modern Work Centers

  •  Employee Engagement

  •  Tooling & Supply Cost Reduction 

  •  Delivery Performance Improvement

  •  Real Time Data Collection

  •  Raw Materials Organization

Employee Suggestion Program

  •  Goal:  Solicit and utilize input from employees

  •  Advisory committee meets weekly to review employee suggestions

  •  Employees earn paid time off for implemented suggestions & are also eligible for quarterly drawings

  •  Quarterly drawing prizes:  $100 VISA Giftcard, Gas Grill, 8 hours paid time off

  •  Suggestions Submitted: 185

  •  Suggestions Implemented:  80 (43%)

Last modified: 10/11/12