CIP 2017 1st Quarter Winners The Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) is a program where employees may submit suggestions on ways they think can improve Crest Foods. These suggestions may help improve overall efficiency, employee safety, sani- tation, record keeping, maintenance and various other areas around Crest Foods. We received 25 suggestions from employees for the 1st quarter. Thank you to everyone for participating! Ben Esgar, Maintenance B-Shift 1st Quarter 1st Place • $250
Ben’s idea was to create an Excel spreadsheet that would be used as a tool by Maintenance & Set Up to help determine the ideal size of inserts and cups for volumetric cup fillers. This is a very creative idea that is currently being trialed on the B-shift.
Sam McBride, Ingredient Division C-Shift 1st Quarter Runner Up • $150
Install an electronic automatic dump valve on the air supply lines for bagger systems. By connecting the valve to the main lock -out switch, when it’s switched off, the valve releases air pressure. This has been implemented and is working great as a way to simplify the lockout procedure. Minimal cost and time saver. Sara Snow, Production B-Shift 1st Quarter Runner Up • $150 Require the Line operator to fill out a form for multi-fill products. This makes it less likely to have pallets pulled on finished products for missing components. This is a good idea that has been implemented and will save a lot of time if there is a hold order.
Jesse Morris, Production B-Shift 1st Quarter Runner Up • $150
To have a mock EMR Drill to explain the major functions and rolls of EMR & Maintenance in the event of an emergency. Great idea! In the near future we will involve Maintenance, Sanitation and First Responders in a drill/round table discussion where we walk through everyone’s roles during an emergency.
Getting to Know Matt Decker by Denton Yocum There is a new face in the Machine Shop. Matt Decker started late October as a Mechanical Design Engineer and is currently working through several high priority projects. You may have seen him on the floor taking measurements or checking out equipment. He will be making the rounds over the next several months working with many of the shop’s internal customers to
better understand how each department operates and become familiar with each department’s staff. Matt’s responsi- bilities include the design and fabrication management of internally ordered parts. He analyzes failed parts and rede- signs them to improve efficiency, functionality and safety. He designs new parts and assemblies from customer’s requirements. Matt manages these design projects from start to finish. Matt is an Aerospace Engineer with previous experience designing and supporting new sanitary conveyor projects. We welcome Matt to the team and look forward to utilizing his knowledge and skill to further progress our continu- ous improvement effort.
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