05Jun 2017 by Julie Simmons
Lean Leadership Class at A-dec

Lean Leadership Class at A-dec

Classes
A-dec is offering NWHPEC members three individual seats in their upcoming Lean Leadership training class.  In this training A-dec will cover some basic Lean principles, talk about a Leaders role in making change happen, and do hands on training with Value Steam Mapping. Prior to the class, participants are required to obtain and read the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt or The Phoenix Project and answer the attached study questions (bring completed study questions to the first day of class).  If the attendee has a primarily administrative role, reading The Phoenix Project is a good choice. No prerequisite learning is required.  The detailed class agenda is attached for your review. Here are a few important details about the class: Loc:     A-dec (Building 5, CR-Assembly room), 2601 Crestview Dr.,…
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31May 2017 by Julie Simmons
Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Class

Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Class

Classes
Please note the following NEWLY SCHEDULED class: Introduction to the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Class: This is a one day hands-on training experience using a simulation to show the four steps of the Improvement Kata.  Attendees will practice three Kata’s:  The Improvement Kata, the Process Analysis Kata, and the Coaching Kata.  This class provides an excellent opportunity grow the participants skills by learning about the Improvement Kata, practicing gathering data and organizing it onto story boards, and experiencing coaching and Coaching Kata.  **See additional details below. Date:   Tuesday, June 20th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm Loc:     Oregon Association of Nurseries (hosted by Smith Gardens), 29751 SW Town Center Loop W., Wilsonville, OR  97070 Cost:  $100 per person Course Overview: **This class uses an awesome production line style simulation to teach…
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18May 2017 by Julie Simmons
Benchmark Request: Beard Length Policy

Benchmark Request: Beard Length Policy

Benchmark Request
Columbia Machine is updating our handbook and are curious as to whether other companies have put policies in place around beard length.  We have a policy in place regarding long hair in our manufacturing environments, but with beard lengths getting longer and longer the question came about should there be a policy that states how long they can be when working around machinery.  If any NWHPEC members have any information to share on whether they have instituted a beard length policy, we'd love to talk to them.  Thank you, Kelly Foy, HR Manager, 360-690-1366, [email protected]    
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26Apr 2017 by Julie Simmons
Benchmark Request: Machinist Skill Assessment for Advancement

Benchmark Request: Machinist Skill Assessment for Advancement

Benchmark Request
Columbia Machine is looking to revise its system of evaluating when an employee is ready to advance to the next level and what skills, tools, training, etc. they need.  Our current system is structured at levels 2-6 with an A&B level each.  The system is limiting and makes it difficult to advance past a level 3B without jumping through several hoops.  I am interested in learning how other machine shops assess their machinists to advance their employees and what their structure look like.  Please comment on this post or contact Aaron Ramsey, Machine Shop Supervisor at [email protected], Office 360.694.1501 x225 | cell 360.713.7037.   
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29Mar 2017 by Julie Simmons
Benchmark Request: Employee Turnover

Benchmark Request: Employee Turnover

Benchmark Request
Myers Container wants to learn more about employee turnover: In this hot job market we are trying to gain a better understanding of why people leave good companies: Do you track turnover data? If so what is the %? Where do you recruit most of your laborers? Do you do exit interviews at the laborer level? If so, what is your finding for the most often reason they leave? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Rebecca Turner, HR Manager, O: 503-255-0557 x110
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27Mar 2017 by Julie Simmons
Lean Leadership Class – Hosted by A-dec (Class is Full)

Lean Leadership Class – Hosted by A-dec (Class is Full)

Classes
NWHPEC Members, A-dec is offering NWHPEC members five individual seats in their upcoming Lean Leadership training class.  In this training A-dec will cover some basic Lean principles, talk about a Leaders role in making change happen, and do hands on training with Value Steam Mapping.  Prior to the class, participants are required to obtain and read the book The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt or The Phoenix Project and answer the attached study questions (bring completed study questions to the first day of class).  If the attendee has a primarily administrative role, reading The Phoenix Project is a good choice.  No prerequisite learning is required.  The detailed class agenda is attached for your review. Here are a few important details about the class: Loc:     A-dec (Building 5, CR-Assembly room), 2601…
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