02/08/2022
Company’s Vision/Mission:
We are a world class organization with the purpose of becoming the “Leading materials solutions provider for specialty manufacturing processes”.
What the Company Values:
Our philosophy for achieving success is based on core values that provide a sense of common direction and guidelines for our day-to-day behavior.
INTEGRITY – Keep our promises and honor the spirit of our agreements.
CUSTOMER FOCUS – Help our customers succeed.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Strive to be better in areas that matter the most – personally,
professionally, and organizationally.
TEAMWORK – Respect our differences and constructively solve problems & remove obstacles that limit team performance.
ACCOUNTABILITY – Mind and measure what matters most, but don’t forget the details.
Aspects of our Company’s Culture:
We nurture a culture of integrity, where we conduct ourselves responsibly, ethically and respectfully in order to foster the safety and wellness of our employees.
We encourage continual learning through a variety of in-house training programs and dedicate a minimum of 50 hours per year for every employee.
We utilize Lean manufacturing principles and the ISO9001 quality system to support a culture of continual improvement. Employees participate in regular improvement events (Kaizen) to review and improve our processes.
Safe work practices and the safety of our employees and equipment is of utmost importance. This is supported by a comprehensive company-wide safety program.
Role & Accountability:
The work entails the operation of light manufacturing equipment/tools, along with cutting, general assembly, packing and inspection.
Standard work and standard product quality are established for all jobs.
Work instructions are provided in the form of standard work that includes detail instructions, process flow, material flow, information flow and established cycle times.
Team members are trained and can further develop their skills through cross-training in other departments and in-house learning.
Performance is measured against daily production targets and product quality standards.
Manufacturing Departments:
We operate 8 departments in manufacturing:
1. Downpacking – re-packaging of various products
2. Extrusion – extruding wax, cutting, packing
3. Flaker – flaking & beading wax
4. Injection – injecting jewelry & dental waxes
5. Machinable – machining wax
6. Processor – wax tank blending & batching
7. Repro – batching & canning polyurethane products
8. Sheetwax – rolling, gluing, cutting, packing
Performance Criteria:
We take an objective approach to evaluations by quantifying work performance. We conduct annual performance appraisals, along with a detailed individual development plan (IDP). We also conduct a formal mid-year review to assess progress. In addition to productivity and product quality, we also recognize other aspects of work, which are outlined below with their corresponding value.
Time Keeping (5%)
Health & Safety (10%)
5S & Housekeeping (5%)
Productivity (20%)
Quality (25%)
Professionalism (20%)
Continuous Improvement (15%)
Work Conditions:
Work Environment – clean environment, basic PPE use, air conditioning for some jobs
Physical Demands – light work, no heavy lifting, no high repetitive motion
Hours of Work – 40-hour standard week; 10-hour dayshift, Monday through Thursday
Education and Experience:
High school diploma required
Experience in a plant production environment preferred
