T H E CORE DMMI’s Central News Source May 14, 2015 No Defects=Less Overtime HVAC Line 3, 2nd Shift Team Celebrates 92-Day Record “When you run well, management is happy, associates are happy, and you spend less time in defect meetings,” said Alec Whitehead, HVAC 3-2 Team Leader. “Our customer ships seven days a week, so this team works really hard to watch out for each other. Beating the previous defect-free record was everyone’s goal.” their new record—92 days with no inspection defects. The previous record was 77 days. The HVAC 3-2 team came together for t-shirts, cake and applause in celebration of The HVAC 3-2 team includes 22 associates, most with less than 5 years of experience. “Each of you are leaders of your team,” said Pat O’Brien, HVAC Final Assembly Manager. “You set a great example for your peers to follow. Thank you for putting your best foot forward every day.” The team has also had significant manpower challenges, making their accomplishment even more commendable. Alec said more the team has trained more than 40 people over the past year. “They wanted it,” Alec said. “Everyone knows what our goals are, and then we find ways to be encouraged. This helps us all work together to create a good environment where we want to come to work.” Partnership to End Hunger Join Community Food Drive May 18-29 DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. is taking the lead in a new initiative aimed at ending hunger in our community. Together with ConAgra Foods, Post Foods, Townsquare Media and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan, we have formed the Partnership to End Hunger. Drop donations of food and household supplies in either associate entrance. What’s Up Calendar subject to change. SAT May 16 DENSO Day at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary FRI May 22 Consumers Energy Lunch & Learn: 12 - 1pm, DENSO Hall MON May 25 Memorial Day Holiday A plane? A loud truck? No… It Was an Earthquake! By Paul Jakubiak, DMMI Emergency Coordinator For the first time in over 60 years, Michigan had a powerful earthquake on Saturday, May 2. The 4.2 magnitude quake occurred about 12:20 p.m. with an epicenter about five miles south of Galesburg in Kalamazoo County. The event was over long before most people could verify the cause, but the DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. (DMMI) Emergency Coordinators came together to reflect on this rare occurrence. In Japan and on the West Coast of the United States, earthquake awareness and preparation are routine. We learned from our Global DENSO expatriates that in Japan, they do not immediately evacuate. Associates practice taking shelter under a desk or table during the first wave. They anticipate strong aftershocks and might evacuate after the initial shaking has subsided. Michigan has such a low probability of earthquakes, DMMI has never drafted specific earthquake action guidelines. We have extensive plans in place for events such as tornado, fire, and pandemic. That said, during unexpected events such as this, our Emergency Response Team works closely with Security and Management to verify any unusual activity, assess the situation and act quickly to respond The earthquake caught everyone by surprise, but we should be very proud of our strong response. Behind the scenes, ERT members and our Facilities team quickly began a thorough check of the facility. Our Emergency Coordinators were communicating throughout the event to ensure precautions were taken. This earthquake was not the first or last unexpected incident that will happen at our facility, or in the community. The key to our success will always be working together to ensure associate safety. How to Ride Out an Earthquake •Limit your movements during an earthquake to a few steps to a nearby safe place •Stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure it is safe to leave •Indoors—Drop, cover and hold on. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or bench, or against an inside wall •If there is no desk or table near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building •Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls and anything that could fall •Stay inside until the shaking stops. Most injuries during earthquakes occur when people are hit by falling objects while entering or leaving building Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency Earthquake Safety Checklist Blood Drive Results 241 D NERS Thank You Notes On March 20, my son and I were involved in the fire at The Arbors apartment complex. I would like to send a huge thank you to those who gave household donations, clothing donations and monetary donations. Your kindness will never be forgotten. A special thanks to Bill Holder—you are amazing! Sincerely, Janet and Zane West Congtratulations to Jon Montague on his retirement on May 19. Jon has been with DMMI for 26 years. Congratulations to associate Jarrit Lyles and wife Rebecca on the April 16 birth of their son, Ethan. (the most ever!) 648 42 FIRST TIMERS PEOPLE may now receive plasma, platelets or red blood cells Have news? Then please send an email to DMMI_communications@ Editor / Writer Editor / Writer denso-diam.com or call a Communication Support staff member: Sarah Frink (x8711) Natalie Scott (x1564) We’ll then decide the best way to deliver the information (Core, TV, Exchange, intranet, etc.). We also reserve the right to edit for conciseness and length. Photographer/Layout Matt Burton (x8713)
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