Rawsonville Reader_October 2011.pub
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Rawsonville Reader_October 2011.pub
Rawsonville Reader Pink Edition Volume 1, Issue 7 Rawsonville’s Powerhouse A note from Kirk Wurtzel, Plant Manager This month, we met up with Tom Travis, Powerhouse team leader, to find out what the Powerhouse does and its importance to Rawsonville. Rawsonville’s Powerhouse opened with the plant in 1956. Acting as a mini-power company, the powerhouse supplies all of Rawsonville’s steam and compressed air. It outputs anywhere from 400,000 to 700,000 cubic feet of compressed air daily, depending on plant demand. A boiler in the Rawsonville Powerhouse The Powerhouse runs seven days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays. Three operators (two in the Powerhouse, one on the plant floor) and a mechanist are always working to keep things running. Today, Rawsonville gets its energy from DTE. However, in 1985 a co-generator turbine produced five megawatts of energy that powered the plant. I N T H E K N O W October 2011 As you've heard, Mel Royster announced his retirement last Friday effective November 1. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mel for his years of service to Ford Motor Company and wish him all the best in his retirement. I'll be the interim plant manager at Rawsonville until a replacement is identified. (I do not know who or when at this time, but we will communicate this information as soon as we are made aware.) As some of you may recall, I was Rawsonville's Plant Manager prior to my retirement in 2010. I'm honored and extremely excited to be back. I've seen many familiar faces, and I am looking forward to getting to know those that I don't already. Tom’s been working at Ford for 29 years, and has been at Rawsonville since 1999. He’s worked in Powerhouses for a 38 years and counting. My management philosophy is that I am here to serve the Rawsonville team. I love being out on the production floor and I am all about teaching the business and coaching how to resolve variation in our processes. You'll start to see the joint plant leadership team on the floor every day when possible from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Your joint Leadership will be engaging with you and your teams about everything from Safety, Quality, constraints and opportunities to recognizing your great behaviors in the plant and our communities. This is an opportunity for you to connect with your leadership to better understand the business at Rawsonville and how we can be the best as a team together. We’re thankful for the work the Powerhouse team does to keep our plant running each and every day! Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I'm committed to supporting you so that you are safe and successful. I am often asked what makes up a successful day for me personally. There are four things I try to accomplish each and every day…try them, you make like them: Rawsonville currently runs two air compressors and four boilers (two of the boilers are originals from 1956). The boilers produce steam used for processing heat, electricity and water. Original air compressor in the Rawsonville Powerhouse How you know if you were successful today: • Did You improve the Business today? (reduced variation) The Powerhouse Control Room • Did you help someone be more successful in the business? (partnerships and coaching) • Did you learn something new about the Business today? (Hint: Do you learn more by talking at, or by listening to, your customers and teams?) • Did you laugh with someone within the business today? (work is meant to be fun for you and the people who work with you…enjoy each day!) -Captain Kirk Page 1 Rawsonville Reader Pink Edition Judy Standtke, Kitting SOM Breast Cancer Awareness Let’s Educate! Judy's aunt has been cancer-free for 17 years. She was 44 years old when she found out she had the cancer during her annual mammogram exam. She had a full mastectomy followed by chemo and radiation. Individuals across the country take part in events every October to help raise awareness about breast cancer. This disease kills nearly 40,000 American women each year. Judy's aunt has been an inspiration to her family. Her aunt quit smoking and walks every day now. Judy's family strives to live healthy lifestyles to reduce their risk of breast cancer. She is a major supporter of Warriors in Pink, and participates in the Breast Cancer Walk every year with her daughter and aunt. "Some people are afraid to get a mammogram, but you shouldn't be scared," Judy says. "It can save your life." Ford Warriors in Pink A W A R E N E S S While we can’t exactly say what causes breast and ovarian cancer, we can identify things that have been shown to increase our risk. Risk factors come from a lot of different places in our lives – what’s happened to us in the past, who we are today and how we’re planning for the future. • • • B R E A S T C A N C E R October 2011 • • • • • • • • Ford is proud of its 17-year National Sponsorship of the Komen Race for the Cure®, Ford Warriors in Pink. To date, Ford has dedicated more than $110 million to the cause. The slogan, Live Loud. Love Proud defines Ford’s Warriors in Pink wear and gear this year. The line continues to feature the Warrior symbols representing strength, hope, love and courage. And, as always, 100 percent of the net proceeds help support Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. • Genetics: About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child. Being Overweight: Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to women who maintain a healthy weight, especially after menopause. Being overweight also can increase the risk of the breast cancer coming back (recurrence) in women who have had the disease. Exposure to Chemicals in Plastic: Research strongly suggests that at certain exposure levels, some of the chemicals in plastic products, such as bisphenol A (BPA), may cause cancer in people. Age Family History Radiation to Chest or Face Before age 30 Race/Ethnicity Lack of exercise Smoking Low Vitamin D levels Exposure to chemicals in cosmetics—avoid parabens and phthalates Exposure to chemicals in Food How can I decrease my risk level? • • • • • Eat Right Feel right—limit fat intake Exercise! Make weight Cut back on cocktails Make regular dates with a doctor you trust (*research is from www.bebrightpink.org) To read more about Ford Warriors in Pink and visit the online Warriors in Pink store, visit http://www.ford.com/ warriorsinpink/wip/. Have a story or idea for the newsletter? Share it with us at [email protected] or drop a note in one of the in-plant askRAW drop boxes. Page 2 Rawsonville Reader Pink Edition Rawsonville Employees compete in the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon! Happy Birthday! On October 21, Jennifer Aeschbacker and Susie Woolard competed in the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon. Imagine running or walking 13.1 miles straight! It’s not done easily without a lot of hard work and a little blood, sweat and tears. The Rawsonville Plant wishes a Happy Birthday to all employees celebrating this month! R E C O G N I T I O N Houlry Gavin Baisch Laura Beatty Steven Benninger Jeffrey Blackburn Donnette Bow Jeffrey Bracey Gary Brehmer Joseph Brown Charles Burnette Bob Butt Mary Cardenas James Coleman Charles Culbert Richard Daniel David Davidson Cheryl Diver Gregory Dooley Mark Du Bois Bradley Fegter Ryan Keon Robert Kuhn David Kwiecinski Latonya Lesley Angela Lindsey Maricia Listeman Gregory Manning Marcus Mathews Martin McGinnis Glenn Miracle Angela Nickell Daniel Odell Kerry Pierce Kevin Quillen Debra Godsey Dan Gonczy Charles Grieshaber Robert Hardesty Matthew Reum Michael Ritter Veronica Rodriguez Kenneth Roome Randall Scott Ronald Smith Debra Sweet October 2011 Susie has walked three half marathons just this year. “Detroit is the best half marathon I’ve done,” Susie said. “The route took us through Windsor, along the river and through the tunnel back over to Detroit.” Michael Teall Todd Teeples Keith Wooley Janet Zilka Wanjiro Hayes Dan Heath Donald Jager Kelly Jarvis Jason Jividen Jennifer started running 10 years ago. “I enjoy achieving my goals when I run,” Jennifer said. “I finished this year’s half marathon in two hours and six minutes. It was my second time doing this half marathon, and I would definitely do it again.” Salary David Blickenstaff Rachpal Cheema Dennis Darnell Andrew Elms Barbara Hall Catherine Kerrigan Frank Mate III Karen Oclair Richard Patterson Troy Phillips David Price Jr. Congratulations, Susie and Jennifer, on this great accomplishment! Susie walking the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon Rawsonville bids farewell to transferring employees Happy Anniversary! Rawsonville thanks the following employees for their years of service at our plant, and wishes you the best at your new plants! On behalf of the UAW and plant leadership team at Rawsonville, we’d like to recognize Gary Brehmer for his 45th Anniversary this month! Gary began working for Ford on Oct. 28, 1966. Thank you, Gary, for your continued years of work and support of UAW and Ford Motor Company! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Steve Stone, Starter (MAP) Anthony Perkins, Kitting (MAP) Brian Gorka, Starter (DTP) Anthony Morelli, Carbon Can (MAP) Grover Bellanger, Kitting (MAP) Mark Swint, Kitting (MAP) James Stumbo, Starter (MAP) Rodney Buss, Starter (MAP) Laura Beatty, MP&L (LAP) Benjamin Reau, Starter (LAP) Darreyl Flowers, AIS (LAP) Craig Casto, AIS (LAP) Ryan Lovelace, Kitting (LAP) Randall Scott, Carbon Can (LAP) Bruce Castle, Starter (LAP) Farewell and Best Wishes! Page 3 Rawsonville Reader Your Questions, Answered Pink Edition October 2011 Energy Saving at Rawsonville How do air leaks and leaving lights on affect the cost at Rawsonville? We received the following question in the askRAW Communication Drop Box. We feel if one employee has a question, chances are others are wondering the same thing. Q: How can you justify the Hilo drivers workload without time studies? The jobs were set-up to have double stacks on the line in AIS and Starter. A: If you feel your workload has increased to the point that you are having difficulty meeting your job requirements safely, please notify your supervisor and / or union representative. A request for a time study of your job can be made by the appropriate industrial engineering representative. R A W S O N V I L L E N E W S Compressed Air System Leaks Leaks can be a significant source of wasted energy in an industrial compressed air system, sometimes wasting 20 to 30 percent of a compressor’s output. A typical plant that has not been well maintained will likely have a leak rate equal to 20 percent of total compressed air production capacity. On the other hand, proactive leak detection and repair can reduce leaks to less than 10 percent of compressor output. In addition to being a source of wasted energy, leaks can also contribute to other operating losses. Leaks cause a drop in system pressure, which can make air tools function less efficiently, adversely affecting production. In addition, by forcing the equipment to cycle more frequently, leaks shorten the life of almost all system equipment (including the compressor package itself). Increased running time can also lead to additional maintenance requirements and increased unscheduled downtime. Cost of Plant Lighting Rawsonville uses 360 watt lamps in our plant lighting. One lighting contactor typically controls 40 of these lamps, which cover 8 bays, which equals 14.4kw. So, in a 24 hour day, it costs 14.4kw x 24hr x $0.06/kw-hr = $20.74 per day to operate one lighting contactor. We have 50 lighting contactors, so it approximately costs $1,037.00 if we were to light the entire plant for 24 hours. Thank you, Rick Patterson, Facilities Engineer, for pulling this data! Back to the basics with Quality This month, we’re going back to the basics for a refresher on Quality. What is the QOS and how does it work? Who is responsible for Quality? Quality is everybody’s business. From the operator to management, from suppliers to facilities. Quality Operating System (QOS) The Quality Operating System (QOS) defines the process deliverables, metrics, and targets at various levels in support of the overall business objectives. It is built on company standards, methods and procedures. It focuses on the processes which deliver our business results. The QOS gives everyone the responsibility and the authority to raise quality concerns when and where they arise. It has an established communication flow for voicing and resolving quality concerns. How Does it work? Corporate objectives are shared with all the facilities. Facilities then align Corporate objectives with their objectives and cascade them to the appropriate Area Management and Work Groups. To accomplish these objectives, facilities and Area Management use the Master Schedule to identify the action, timing and responsibility for achieving each action. SQDCME Scorecards deploy the Master Schedule process to the floor. Work Group SQDCME Scorecards show current status to objectives which help Work Groups prioritize actions to accomplish those objectives. Maintenance Realignment Effective immediately, the following maintenance responsibilities have be re-allocated: • • Bill Samples is responsible for Production Maintenance for the plant and Tool Room Maintenance Rachpal Cheema is responsible for building & facilities maintenance, Powerhouse, Preventative Maintenance for the plant and Maintenance Operating System implementation Please continue to support and assist Bill and Rachpal in their new roles and responsibilities. Thank you, Rawsonville Leadership Team Page 4 Rawsonville Reader Pink Edition October 2011 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/octhalloween.cfm#send. ALL DRESSED UP: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for greater visibility. • Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes. • When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant. • Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. • Do not use decorative contact lenses without an eye examination and a prescription from an eye care professional. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as “one size fits all,” or “no need to see an eye specialist,” obtaining decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation, and serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss. • HOME SAFE HOME: • To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations. • • • S A F E T Y Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs. Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps. Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL: • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. • If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home. • Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat. • Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind trick-or-treaters: • Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going. • Carry a cell phone for quick communication. • Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. • If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic. • Never cut across yards or use alleys. • Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between parked cars or out driveways. • Don't assume the right of way. Motorists may Rawsonville’s Adopt-A-Child Sign-Up! have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will! Even the smallest contributions can result in a big payoff. HEALTHY HALLOWEEN: • A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats. • Wait until children are home to sort and check treats. Though tampering is rare, a responsible adult should closely examine all treats and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. • Try to ration treats for the days following Halloween. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Page 5 Work with your family, friends, and/or co-workers and let’s make this year’s Holiday Season brighter for a less fortunate child! Sign up by contacting: • Denise Jennings: 734-787-3042, • [email protected] • Heather Miskerik: 734-484-8916, [email protected] • Charlene Sledge: AIS Line Day Shift, [email protected] Rawsonville Reader Pink Edition October 2011 This month in Ford history... Event Month Day Year F O R D H I S T O R Y October 1 1908 Ford Model T introduced October 1 1911 Ford opens an assembly plant in Manchester, England, the first outside the United States October 1 1965 Ford Bronco introduced October 1 1982 Henry Ford II retires as company officer October 2 1939 Lincoln Continental debuts in North America October 6 1938 Mercury cars introduced in North America October 7 1913 World's first moving automotive assembly line begins operation at Highland Park Plant, Michigan October 8 1917 Ford Motor Company's first mass-produced tractor, the Fordson, rolls off the production line October 8 1977 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr introduced October 8 1996 250-millionth Ford vehicle assembled October 9 2001 Ford Escape sets sales record for small SUVs in 2001 October 10 1901 Ford Racing begins with entry of the car Sweepstakes in a Detroit Driving Club race in Grosse Pointe, Michigan October 15 1979 William Clay Ford Jr. joins Ford Motor Company as product planning analyst October 19 1976 Eleanor Clay Ford, wife of Edsel Ford, dies at age 80 October 20 1927 Henry Ford hand stamps first Model A engine October 20 1999 Ford Focus is introduced in Japan October 21 1929 Henry Ford and Thomas Edison dedicate the Edison Institute (the legal name for Henry Ford Museum) October 22 1906 Henry Ford succeeds John Gray as company president and acquires majority of stock October 22 1945 Lincoln-Mercury Division established October 22 1954 Two-seat Ford Thunderbird introduced in North America October 30 2001 William Clay Ford Jr. named CEO and continues as chairman of the board Ford’s first Model T was assembled in ninetythree minutes on Henry Ford’s invention of the assembly line in 1913. By 1927, 15 million Model Ts had been manufactured. Rawsonville Plant 10300 Textile Rd Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Page 6
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