Agenda
 

 

Session Title

JM Implementation and Sustainability Challenges

Session Abstract

The Albany International Monofilament plant in Homer, NY has been on a Lean journey since 2006. They have seen significant improvements in operational and bottom line performance.  The TWI programs have been an integral part of that success and played a significant role in helping the plant emerge from the economic downturn stronger than they went in. The Homer plant began Job Instruction implementation in 2007. Early in the implementation sustainability was a major concern and specific actions were taken to avoid the common backslide or loss of momentum many companies face with improvement initiatives.  The introduction of Job Methods revealed similar challenges. Learn from Albany International’s experiences making this “practical plan” for improvement practical in their organization and why it’s well worth the effort.
 

Specific Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will learn…

  • Necessary supplements to skills training
  • How JI and JM can integrate and support each other
  • Approaches to effect the needed cultural change
     

Target Audience

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Beginner – For Those Preparing for their Journey

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Intermediate – For Early Adopters with 1-2 Years Experience

 

Advanced – For Those Well Along the Path Looking for More Advanced Tools

Presenter Biography

Scott Curtis is the Plant Manager at Albany International’s Homer, NY Monofilament plant. He has been with AI since 2005 and been a Champion in their Lean implementation and TWI Job Instruction process. Since starting their Lean implementation in 2006, Albany International’s Homer plant has seen a 400% increase in Operating Earnings. The most recent activities have focused on starting the TWI process in Homer through a cooperative effort between the TWI Institute and Albany International. His prior Lean Manufacturing experience includes functioning as the Operations Manager for Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging during their initial Lean journey. Scott has over 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience and has held various positions with Pactiv Corporation, Huhtamaki Consumer Packaging and Albany International including Process and Project Engineer, Maintenance and Production Manager, Operations Manager and Plant Manager. Scott is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology and received a Bachelor’s of Technology degree and the University Of Phoenix where he earned an MBA.