MMT Chat: 5 in 5 with Pyramid Plastics
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Chase McNitt production supervisor of Pyramid Plastics in Rockford, Illinois, joins me for a quick five minutes during this MMT Chat to share his 5 tips for improving efficiencies.
- How do you create and maintain an employee-centered culture?
McNitt: Our open-door policy for operators, maintenance, anyone is able to come into my office talk, vent, offer a suggestion, etc. We really want to make sure that people feel safe.
- What are your top three technology investments and why?
McNitt: An engineering staff to leverage technology like our CMM and 3D printer.
- What is your latest process improvement?
McNitt: We upgraded our coding system to reduce our redundant data entry. The new system standardizes our file naming, put it all centrally.
- How do you measure success?
McNitt: Being an engineering-minded company, we have lots of metrics and KPIs, but ultimately it's our customer feedback. It’s partnering with our customers is our greatest feedback loop.
- How do you stay competitive or put another way?
McNitt: It’s a team effort. It's leveraging the people and helping them grow. That’s what
ultimately grows the company—a collaborative environment and team mentality.
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