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Nick Sykes Greg Gannon Lean Coordinator Production Manager 12/05/11
Nick Sykes Greg Gannon Lean Coordinator Production Manager12/05/11
Company Overview The company has
four key focuses: Quality On-time Delivery Communication Pricing
Awarded SEA’s Leadership & Culture Award and Supply Chain Innovation Award
Hixson has been servicing the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft industry for over 50 years.
Our 40,000+ square foot facility, located in Newport Beach, is home to over 120 employees.
SEA Stage 1 Certified Supplier
Nadcap Certified AS9100/AS9110/
ISO9001 Certified
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Hixson’s Capabilities3
Assessment
Details•Collect and review feedback from CI objectives
Ongoing
Implement
Details•Implement improvement objectives based on CI schedule•Utilize PDCA methodology
Ongoing
Continuous Improvement Management Process 1.1.4
Champion: Doug Greene Process Owner: Greg Gannon Master Trainer: Nick Sykes
Key Steps in Process:
Inputs
Details
•Quarterly Report•Audit Feedback•Kaizen/CI projects schedule/results•Process maturity listing•Process Owner feedback•Master trainers feedback•Value Stream Maps
Preparation
Details•Prepare Continuous Improvement Management Plan
Annual
Collect Data
Details•Collect Quarterly Report feedback•Compile process owners and master trainer reports•Compile Kaizen and CI project report outs•Internal & external audit results•HMF EDS•Create Value Stream Maps
Annual
Review/Plan
Details•Create improvement objectives based on assessment of collected data•Select CI teams•Create CI schedule
Annual
Outputs
Details
•Continuous Improvement Management Plan•CI Schedule
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Prioritizing Improvement Projects5
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Project 1
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Project 4 Project
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Types of Improvement Projects6
Type of Improvement Project
Key Benefits
Kaizen EventsRapid improvement, focused on
elimination of waste in value stream
6S EventsRapid improvement, focused on
organization and cleanliness
Lean Six Sigma Project
Longer term improvement utilizing DMAIC methodology,
focused on removing waste and reducing variation in processes
Training Development ProjectFocused on employee skills
development and standard work
Project Charter7
PDCA8
PDCA is Hixson’s overarching continuous improvement methodology
Example: Kaizen event follow-up occurs at 30 days, 90 days and 1 year
www.lean.org
Define Communication Methods Function of Leadership Communication
Process 1.1.2 Define: Message, Channel, Audience,
Originator, and Frequency Hixson’s Primary C/I Communication
Channels: Kaizen Report Outs Department Dashboards Improvement Wall Newsletters Graduation Ceremonies
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Improvement Wall & Dashboards11
Thank You!
Contact Information:Nick Sykes
Lean Coordinator(949) 645-4800 ext. 4641
www.hixsonmetalfinishing.com
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