Sims Metal Management Aerpspace Work Values

Daily Duties at Sims Metal Management Aerpspace:

I was hired to be a change agent and as the division president said " to improve the company gene pool". I was on a 2 year program to become the VP of Manufacturing. I was promoted in 10 months When I was hired, I was given the choice of fixing one of the 2 major departments, either the Turnings department or the solids department. I chose the Solids department as it appeared to be the most out of control during my initial tour 2 months earlier. It was dark, dirty, unkempt, no signs of organization, the work force appeared to have no energy and low morale. Department management did not appear to have a clue.They were looked down upon by the other departments and employees, no money had been invested for years, no employees ever transferred to the solids department.The direction I was given by the President And executive VP was simple " fix it". The solids department work flow is identical to that of the turnings department however, how those steps are accomplished is very different. The turnings department is highly automated and the workers do not come into direct contact with the material they are processing. In contrast every piece of material is touched by human hands in every process in the solids department. As a result, the department also had the highest level of injuries in the plant an average of 6 lost time accidents per year.

What they like about Sims Metal Management Aerpspace:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

change agent, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Strategic planning, Lean Mfg., Team Leader, Continuous improvement

Skills

Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Interpersonal relations, Teaching, Team Leader, Facilitator, Excel, Word, Database building and interpretation, Cost reduction, Hunting

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