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Flesh runs another Kaizen event
2014-06-25
Each year Flesh Co performs several TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) events within the production area. These events are a highly structured team process for renovating and updating legacy equipment. Once a piece of equipment is designated as the target, a team of associates is assembled from various departments throughout the building. The team has one week to complete the renovation during which time the member’s only responsibility is to the project. Early morning team meetings, working lunches and long hours are the norm during the week. Goals are set prior to the process to gauge the improvements through scope sheets and Lean Manufacturing methodologies made over the next several months in production. In June our Kaizen team renovated Press 600, a six color UV press. The process includes improving workstations, tool access, cleaning and replacement of any worn or damage parts. Ideas for altering the equipment or surrounding area to improve efficiency are considered and implemented. Kaizen events are part of Flesh Co’s Total Quality Management to maintain our commitment of quality products to our customers. Before and after images are available for viewing on Flesh Co’s Facebook page and website.
Front row L to R: Randy Lewis (Plant Manager), Tyler Read, Mike Mullen, Tommy Waun, Philip Sparks, Roger Buck. Back Row L to R: Ben Daugherty (Team Leader), Lonnie Wilson, Sean Pollimer, Mark Martin, B.J. Koger, Laurl Hendricks. Not pictured: Gypsy Brackney.