Safety Policy Jasper Rubber is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, for both the employees in the workplace, and the surrounding community. ISSUE 343 March 31, 2017 Environmental Policy Compliance with All Laws Prevention of Pollution Continuous Improvement Quality Policy Customer Satisfaction Perfect Attendance Program Pictured below are the employee owners who have had perfect attendance for 10 years and received a commemorative plaque. Misty Head, QC 1st shift; Kim Dorsam, Extrude Secondary 1st shift; Michael Mathies, Press 2nd shift Congratulations and Thank You for your hard work and dedication! Annual Perfect Attendance Award Employee Owners who work a full calendar year without an absence will receive a Perfect Attendance award. The following absences are accepted and considered perfect attendance for the year as fol- lows: Vacation (paid); Holidays (paid); Funeral Leave (paid); Jury or Witness Duty (paid/approved); Work- er’s Comp (paid/approved or qualifies under FMLA leave); Personal day (approved); FMLA leave (approved); Weather Work Delays (approved); and Military Leave (approved). Employee Owners who have Perfect Attendance consecutively for 10 years will also receive a commemorative plague. We are very proud of all the Employee Owners who achieve the annual Perfect Attendance award!
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Safety Policy
Jasper Rubber is committed to
providing a safe and healthy
work environment, for both the
employees in the workplace,
and the surrounding
community.
ISSUE 343 March 31, 2017
Environmental Policy
Compliance with All Laws
Prevention of Pollution
Continuous Improvement
Quality Policy
Customer Satisfaction
Perfect Attendance Program
Pictured below are the employee owners who have had perfect attendance for 10 years and received a commemorative plaque.
Misty Head, QC 1st shift; Kim Dorsam, Extrude Secondary 1st shift; Michael Mathies, Press 2nd shift
Congratulations and Thank You for your hard work and dedication!
Annual Perfect Attendance Award
Employee Owners who work a full calendar year without an absence will receive a Perfect Attendance award. The following absences are accepted and considered perfect attendance for the year as fol-lows: Vacation (paid); Holidays (paid); Funeral Leave (paid); Jury or Witness Duty (paid/approved); Work-er’s Comp (paid/approved or qualifies under FMLA leave); Personal day (approved); FMLA leave (approved); Weather Work Delays (approved); and Military Leave (approved). Employee Owners who have Perfect Attendance consecutively for 10 years will also receive a commemorative plague. We are very proud of all the Employee Owners who achieve the annual Perfect Attendance award!
ESOP
The ESOP Celebration reception for all newly vested Employee Owners was held on Friday, March
10. Doug Mathias spoke on the future outlook of Jasper Rubber Products and congratulated the
newly vested employee owners. Kyle Kuczynski explained the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and
all of the benefits of being an Employee Owner. Congratulations to the following employee owners
who became vested in 2016:
Ann Bleemel
Matt Breidenbaugh
Tammy Brown
Lisa Bruner
Adam Coleman
Christine Cruz
Tamara Eckert
Kristi Raines
Matthew Reller
Danny Rose
John Stader
Virginia Watkins
Shirley Zehr
Employee Stock Ownership Plan Beneficiary Designation
As an Employee Owner you reserve the right to change your beneficiary at any time by signing a
new designation of beneficiary form and filing it with the Company. To ensure your ESOP
beneficiary designation form is accurate; (i.e. if you have experienced a major life event including
marriage, divorce, birth, death, etc.) it is important to update your primary and secondary
beneficiary(ies) regarding your ESOP benefits.
If you would like to make a change to your ESOP beneficiary designation form, please contact Kyle
Kuczynski, ESOP Plan Administrator, at ext. 2802 or 812-482-0802. Kyle will be happy to assist
you.
Jeremy Fulcher
Allen Haaff
Laura Kissel
Gregory Kupper
Justin Lofton
John Passen
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HOW WAS OUR QUALITY IN 2016 AND 2017 SO FAR?
DID WE MEET OUR TARGETS? By Chris Woodard, Quality Manager
The following are Quality Objectives that are tracked and posted each month. These objectives were chosen because of the impact that they have on the company’s ability to maintain customer satisfaction and also on profitability. It is important for each employee-owner to know what these are and also to know that they can contribute to improvements for each of them.
· Worker’s Comp Expense - The safety of our team members is our most important meas-ure. As the workplace becomes safer, the worker's comp measure will reflect this improvement. The result for 2016 was $0.20 per hour which matches the target of $0.20 per hour but was slightly higher than the result of $0.19 in 2015. Stay safe!
· Internal On-Time Delivery % - This measure is the overall result of how well we make ship-ments to our customers according to their schedules. On-time shipments means customer satis-faction. Ongoing results will be posted monthly on department bulletin boards.
· Total Rejects (Parts per Million) - This is a measure of how many parts are rejected per mil-lion pieces produced. Total rejects includes all parts plant-wide (molded, extruded, lathe-cut gas-kets and TPE parts). Our result for 2016 was 23,343 parts per million with a goal set at 15,000. For 2017 so far the total PPM is 25,597.
· Absenteeism - Managing a department is much easier when everyone shows up for work. Machines keep running making it easier to meet customer schedules which will lead to customer satisfaction. The result for 2016 was 6.6% which is much higher than the target of 2.5%. Help to keep this measure as low as possible.
2016/2017 Departmental Quality Results
· Molded Rejects % (Press Dept., Trim Dept.) - The result for 2016 was 5.5% which exceed-ed the goal of 4.6%. So far in 2017 the measure is 3.6%. Several improvement projects are in progress.
· Lathe-Cut Rejects % (Extruding Dept., Mandrelling Dept., Grinding Dept., and Cutting Dept.) - The result for 2016 was .16% rejects with a goal set at .50%. So far in 2017 the result is .06%. Keep up the good work!
· Extruded Rejects % (Extruding Dept., Washer 2 Dept.) - The result for 2016 was 1.0% with a goal of 0.5%. So far in 2017 the result is .12% which is lower.
· TPE Rejects % (TPE Dept.) - The result for 2016 was 2.4% with a target of 2.0%. This is an decrease over 2015 which was 4.4%. So far in 2017, the result is closer to the target at 2.3%.
As always your inputs for improvements in any department are welcomed and very much appreci-ated. Let’s work together in all departments to help reach our quality goals and also to continue to meet our quality policy of Customer Satisfaction.
QUALITY CONTROL
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SAFETY
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Safety Incentive Winners Employee owners are randomly selected and eligible to receive $100 when their team does not have a lost
day accident for a rolling calendar month. Below are the Safety Incentive Winners for the month of
January! Congratulations!
TEAM #1 Shawn Russell, Maintenance 1st
Joshua Tinkle, Maintenance 1st
Stephanie Mathies, TPE 1st
TEAM #2 Robert Clark, Cutting 3rd
Shane Barnes, Grinding 3rd
Johnny Lisby, Lathe Cut Cell 1st
Sharon Haley, Extrude Secondary 1st
TEAM #5 William Johnson, Press 1st
Phyllis Werne, Press 1st
Marsha Schneider, Press 1st
Daniel Harder, Stock Prep 3rd
Bradley Benson, Mixing 1st
“YOU HAVE WON” Phrase Rules
Watch for this stamp for a chance to win $150.00!!! If this stamp is anywhere on your newsletter, that means
the “you have won” phrase is hidden in your newsletter! All you need to do is read your newsletter and find
the phrase. The stamp and phrase will be anywhere in the newsletter, EXCEPT in this article. The stamp and
“you have won” phrase is hidden in several employee owners’ newsletters. All names have been randomly
selected by our computer program.
If you are one of the lucky winners, please turn your newsletter in to Madison Hedinger in Human Resources
or your Supervisor by the Wednesday following the newsletter to receive your entry coupon. We will draw one
name every quarter. The winner will receive $150 cash. The box will be emptied after each drawing.
Good luck and get reading to find out if you have a chance to win $150.00!!!!
TEAM #3
Eric Rowe, Trim 1st
Christina Berth, Trim 1st
Elliot Dent, Deflash 1st
Brenda Thomas, Trim 1st
Ann Sendelweck, Trim 1st
TEAM #6
Diane King, Press 3rd
Joshua Zehr, Trim 3rd
Amy Sermersheim, Press 3rd
Primary Care Physician Wellness Check Up
Incentive Winner Congratulations to the $100 drawing winner for the month of February!
Rose Clark, Trim REMINDER:
If you have a Wellness Check Up from your Primary Care Physician from January 1st to December 31st,
you are eligible to win $100! Contact Alexis Schuetter in Human Resources for a form for your primary care
physician to complete. Turn completed form in to Human Resources for a chance to win $100. Drawing will
be monthly.
WELLNESS
WELLNESS
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Gym & Fitness Center Wellness Discount
January thru December!!
To help you achieve your health goals, the Wellness Team is excited to announce a $15.00 per
month cash back incentive available to any employee owner who is currently a member at a gym
or joins a participating gym or fitness center and exercises at least 8 times per month.
Participating Gyms & Fitness Centers:
B&B Fitness, Jasper
Anytime Fitness, Jasper
Fit Together, Jasper
Health Pointe, Jasper
Memorial Hospital Southside, Jasper
Fitness with Flair, Jasper
Tri-County YMCA, Ferdinand
Cash Back Incentive for
5K, Half Marathon and Marathon Participants
Jasper Rubber is once again offering a great incentive to support your efforts toward good health
and wellness. Any employee owner who participates in a 5K, Half Marathon, or Marathon in 2017
will receive a one-time $15 cash back incentive. Simply turn in a copy of your registration form to
Alexis Schuetter in Human Resources in order to receive the incentive.
Contact Alexis Schuetter in HR at ext. 2883 for more information on these wellness incentives.
A great opportunity to becoming
“A Healthier You”!!
WELLNESS
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Article submitted by Lisa Kuebler, Wellness Team Member
The 6 Dimensions of Wellness are: Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, Occupational, Intellectual, Social
Jasper Rubber’s Wellness Mission Statement:
“Encouraging activities that give employees what they need to develop
healthier habits at the workplace and at home.”
JUST A FEW OF THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more benefits. Its wide-ranging benefits include everything from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms, and helping with health con-cerns including diabetes, cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol and weight issues. Below are just a few of its remedies.
Helps cure an upset stomach.
For an upset stomach, sip on some apple cider vinegar mixed with water. Apple cider vinegar contains pectin which can help soothe intestinal discomfort.
Helps cure hiccups.
Take a teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar; its sour taste could stop a hiccup in its tracks.
Helps soothes a sore throat.
As soon as you feel the prickle of a sore throat, employ germ-busting apple cider vinegar to help head off the infec-tion. Most germs cannot survive in the acidic environment vinegar creates. Either mix with water or take by the tablespoon every couple of hours.
Helps lower cholesterol.
As more research is being done, some studies have shown that the acetic acid in the vinegar lowered bad choles-terol in laboratory rats. Another study in Japan found that half an ounce of apple cider vinegar a day lowered cho-lesterol.
Helps prevent indigestion.
Mix 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and a glass of warm water and drink 30 minutes before you eat.
Helps clear a stuffy nose.
It contains potassium which thins mucus and the acetic acid in it prevents germ growth, which could contribute to nasal congestion. Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink to help sinus drainage.
Helps in aiding of weight loss.
The acetic acid suppresses your appetite, increases your metabolism and reduces water retention. Scientists also theorize that apple cider vinegar interferes with the body’s digestion of starch, which means fewer calories enter the bloodstream.
Helps boost energy.
Next time you feel fatigue setting in, add a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar to a glass of chilled vegetable drink or a glass of water to boost your energy.
Go to www.rd.com/health/wellness/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits/ for more health benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Idea _______________ ACCEPTED _____________ NOT ACCEPTED
You can find a “Continual Improvement / Idea Card” by the HR Drop Box in your department. Completed cards can be placed in the HR Drop Box or given to your Supervisor.
Thank you for your help in supporting our Con-tinual Improvement Philosophy. Your ideas and suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Together we will make improvements!
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Assistant Manager
Lathe Cut Division
Steven Shaw
Effective February 13, 2017, Steven Shaw has been promoted to Assistant Manager, Lathe Cut Division. He began his employment with Jasper Rubber on March 29, 1993.
Steven resides in Orleans and has 2 daughters - Breanna (17 years old) and Hanna (15 years old).
He enjoys hiking and camping in his spare time.
Congratulations Steven!
HR Communication
Coordinator / Receptionist
Chelsey Hill
Effective February 27, 2017, Chelsey Hill has been hired as the HR Communication Coordinator / Receptionist.
She resides in Mariah Hill with her husband, Matt, and 3 year old son, Talen.
She enjoys spending time with her family.
Welcome to Jasper Rubber Products, Chelsey!
PEOPLE PAGE
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10 Years of Service
Victor Bajzath
Victor Bajzath celebrated 10 years of service on February 14,
2017. He works in the TPE department on 2nd shift as a Press
Operator.
He resides in Huntingburg with his wife, Rhonda. His hobbies
include fishing and gardening.
Congratulations Victor!
Retirement
Ed Metzger
Ed Metzger retired from Jasper Rubber on December 9, 2016. He
has been employed with the company since May 16, 2000, and
worked in the Cutting department on 2nd shift.
He resides in Ferdinand. His hobbies include fishing, camping,
and hiking.
Ed comments, “It was hard work, but good work and I had great
bosses.”
Enjoy your retirement, Ed!!
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PEOPLE PAGE
Retirement
Terry Thomas
Terry Thomas retired from Jasper Rubber on February 24, 2017.
He has been employed with the company since August 21, 2001,
and worked in the Press department on 1st shift.
He resides in Washington with his wife, Rebecca. They have three
children - Aaron, Telesa, and Troy.
Enjoy your retirement, Terry!!
PEOPLE PAGE
Graduating Seniors This is a special time for many area graduating seniors and Jasper Rubber wants
to be part of the celebration We will feature our graduating seniors who have a
parent that works at Jasper Rubber.
Please include a picture, along with this form, to Alexis Schuetter in the
Human Resources office by Wednesday, April 26, 2017. All pictures will be