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In retrospect, 2011 was a dynamic year of learning for local EMC members with two SIGs taking place every time they met: Human Resources and Continuous Improvement.
On November 23, 2011 Owen Sound mayor Deb Haswell addressed the SR managers group to discuss the city's current strategies and to get to know local industry on a personal level as she continues her first year as mayor. This forum led to some good, candid discussion aboutmanufacturing needs in the area and what local municipal governments need to do to retain the industry they have. This constructive forum will continue to take place every year with EMC members and also on an as-needed basis.
In…
October 17, 2011
Bellwyck Packaging Hosts Return to Work Expertise and Continuous Improvement Focus
By Mike Baker
On Sept 28, Bellwyck Packaging in Owen Sound hosted subject matter expertise on the role of health professionals with return to work programs, and continuous improvement focus on quality inspection tracking! A great day of networking and learning for EMC members!
Human Resources and Health & Safety professionals enjoyed a value-added presentation from Glen Brannen of Focus Workplace, part of EMC's 360 Environmental, Health & Safety program. Glen's presentation was informative and informal so lots of questions and discussion took place as members increased their knowledge and understanding of how to best deal with health care professionals when managing return to work programs.
Glen's presentation is attached.
The Continuous Improvement focus…
Electrical Contacts Limited in Hanover hosted this month's HR/H&S SIG and Laura Rourke, one of EMC's Health & Safety guru's attended to present on the new Green Papers re: reforming WSIB and to answer any NEER questions the members had.
Electrical Contacts Ltd in Hanover hosted this month's HR/H&S SIG and Laura Rourke, one of EMC's Health & Safety guru's attended to present on the new Green Papers re: reforming WSIB and to answer any NEER questions the members had.
Laura's presentation has been added to the member area for the Owen Sound consortium.
Laura indicated that when looking at the NEER statements - even numbers above 2 mean an inactive claim and odd numbers above 2 mean an active claim. In order to close a…
Electrical Contacts Ltd. hosted the Continuous Improvement Strategic Interest Group session for the Owen Sound & Area consortium on June 22nd.
The folks at Electrical Contacts Ltd. gave presentations on the changes that have been introduced over the last 18 months and how they have adapted to and adopted the changes and what these changes have meant.
Electrical Contacts Ltd. (ECL) hosted the Continuous Improvement Strategic Interest Group session for the Owen Sound & Area consortium on June 22nd.
Electrical Contacts Ltd. makes contact assemblies, contact tapes, button contacts, discrete contacts, and contact rivets.
The folks at ElCL gave presentations on the changes that have been introduced over the last 18 months and how they have adapted to and adopted the changes and what these changes have meant.
Here is a summary of some of…
June 9, 2011
Larsen & Shaw Hosts The Turn Around Interview and Finds Opportunities in Maintenance Dept.
On May 25, 2011, Larsen & Shaw hosted a great day of learning on the Human Relations side and on Continuous Improvement!
Geordie Raine from Montanna HR provided an overview of the concepts of The Turn Around Interview.
Geordie's presentation was interactive and dynamic as he took the members through his strategy to re-engage employees who have bad habits such as: lateness, poor documentation, bad attitude, excessive breaks, texting, facebook during work hours, dress code, etc.
The whole approach is to get a commitment from the employee to change. This is meant to be the step after coaching has taken place, but…
Owen Sound Region Consortium adopts focused CI events to help solve problems on the shop floor!
Recently the Owen Sound EMC consortium adopted a new approach to the CI sessions!
Rather than simply a plant tour with open discussion feedback, the host provides the background on a specific problem to solve prior to the event. This information is included in the agenda so visiting members can get a good understanding of the challenge ahead of time. It also allows members to reflect and prepare on how to get the most from the session to take back to their own buildings.
In the case of Hobart…
December 16, 2010
Owen Sound Region EMC Manufacturers Celebrate a Productive Year in 2010 of Sharing Best Practices!
By Mike Baker
Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement have risen to the top of priorities for most manufacturers across the province from the perspective of due diligence and cost reduction through loss prevention. Owen Sound Region manufacturers are keeping pace!
Owen Sound Region EMC Manufacturers Celebrate a Productive Year in 2010 of Learning and Sharing Best Practices!
Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement have risen to the top of priorities for most manufacturers across the province from the perspective of due diligence and cost reduction through loss prevention.
Starting with St Clair Technologies in Owen Sound last January, HR/H&S professionals learned about some of the intricacies of WSIB Claims Management, shared…
December 6, 2010
Caframo Ltd Hosts High-value Networking Discussions on Change-management and MSDs!
By Mike Baker
The Owen Sound region EMC consortium events for November 24, 2010 were hosted by Caframo Ltd in Wiarton. Caframo continues to perform as a world-class manufacturing facility in an ever-changing marketplace! Many thanks to Dale Schnurr and his team for hosting two value-laden networking events: Human Resources (MSD Strategies) and Continuous Improvement (Change Management).
The following are some of the discussion points from the two sessions:
HR- 10:00 am-
Factory Ergonomic Policy:
- Lots of small hand tool usage for assembly
- Shared Caframo's Ergonomic Standard Practices
- Safety Talk Program - covers Ergonomic policies, stretching, etc.
- Tables and chairs are able to be raised and lowered
- Manual Material Handling Guidelines - specifically lifting
- Ensure that no-one is lifting over 23 kg. (50 lbs.)
- Two person lifting
- Hand pallet carts
- Forklift truck
- Po…
September 27, 2010
Transcontinental Printing Hosts Supervisory Competency and CI Discussions for Owen Sound Region!
By Mike Baker
Transcontinental Printing hosted Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement SIGs on Sept 22nd, 2010. Laura Rourke of EMC's WSIB Safety Group conducted a presentation on Supervisor Competency, followed by a sharing of Transcontinental's strategic plan model and tour and CI feedback to the host. World class networking at its best in small town Ontario! Many thanks to Julie-Anne Moore of Transcontinental Printing for hosting these events!
10:00 am H&S: Supervisor Competency
Laura Rourke provided an indepth view at Supervisor Competency from the Health & Safety perspective. This presentation is available at the Owen Sound consortium web page: http://www.emccanada.org/membersonl/ontario/owensound/2010/supervisorcompetencycompatibilitymodepdf
Discussions included reflecting on how supervisors embrace enforcement of H&S policies and procedures in their leadership roles, given challenges of peer pressure in their…
Veyance Canada combined the Human Resources and Continuous Improvement SIG events for June in order to share their recent journey with their compliance with Bill 168. Read on!
Since the implications of Violence in the Workplace and the requirements of Bill 168 touch all functions in manufacturing, James Howell, Plant Manager for Veyance Canada, requested the opportunity to share their recent journey with their culture as they worked to become compliant with this new workplace legislation.
James provided an overview of their strategy and procedures which lead into lengthy discussions about how other companies were addressing this issue, and have experienced violence in…
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