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News Release from: Alcoa Fastening Systems
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 July 2005
Griffiths briefed to boost business
efficiency
A UK manufacturer has recruited its first full time manager for continuous improvement with the aim of using the system to achieve greater business efficiency.
A UK manufacturer has recruited its first full time manager for continuous improvement with the aim of using the system to achieve greater business efficiency Telford based Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) has appointed Jonathan Griffiths as its Alcoa Business Systems (ABS) Manager
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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ABS is Alcoa's tailored continuous improvement model, incorporating aspects of Kaizen, lean manufacturing and waste elimination through total employee involvement.
30-year-old Griffiths holds a BA (Hons) degree in management and manufacturing systems from the University of Central England.
Prior to joining AFS he was a self employed contract manufacturing engineer, predominantly in the automotive sector, and worked on projects for Jaguar and Land Rover.
He has already put a number of processes in place to increase ABS awareness with AFS employees as well as establishing a model cell on the shop floor to monitor and adjust operational equipment effectiveness.
Having worked in the environment from the age of 16, Griffiths has a passion for manufacturing.
He said: "I'm sure the experience I bring to AFS will help achieve their business objectives over the next few years and beyond".
"Although challenged by the company's rapid growth ABS is a successful system I aim to integrate into our every day working lives, ultimately understood and appreciated by every employee".
Commenting on Griffiths' appointment, AFS Manufacturing Manager Stephan Biela said: "Employing someone in a full time position such as Jonathan's is normally undertaken by much larger companies".
"There are only 100 employees at the Telford site so this is a bold step and shows the commitment AFS has to the continuous improvement practice".
"He has a wealth of experience and expertise and his appointment is another step to strengthening our position as a leading manufacturer". Request free introductory details about products from Alcoa Fastening Systems ...
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