Weiler Corporation - Tooling U-SME · Weiler Corporation A Strong Tradition • Weiler, family owned and operated for four generations, has grown to be the largest manufacturer of
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Weiler CorporationA Strong Tradition• Weiler, family owned and operated for four generations, has grown to be
the largest manufacturer of surface conditioning products in the US.
1957 - The plant moved to its current location in Cresco, Pennsylvania
1944 – Karl E. Weiler, the oldest son of Joseph E. Weiler, began manufacturing polishing brushes in a converted chicken coop in Franklin Square, Long Island
Leveraging our PartnershipCurrent Projects with Learning Services
Set Up Operator & District Sales Manager Curriculumsa. Analyze and build out competency framework b. Identify assessment toolc. Recommend learning plan
Process towards StandardizationSet-Up Operator Program Goals
1. RECRUITMENT - As Weiler competes for new hire candidates, the program provides Weiler with a clear career pathway to show new candidates how they can grow in the organization.
2. CUSTOMER SATSIFACTION – A well-trained workforce produces high quality product, which directly ties to customer satisfaction. The T&D program can be leveraged as a marketing tool to show customers Weiler’s dedication to worker competence and quality products.
HARD METRICS• Time to productivity • Machine downtime
Process towards StandardizationSet-Up Operator Program Methodology
Worker WorkKnowledge, skills,
and abilities for a cross-functional job function
Knowledge and skills requirements through cell-
based standard work
80% 20%
Competency is the combination of the body of knowledge of the WORKER and the application of the body of knowledge through WORK performed at individual work cells
Process towards StandardizationSet-Up Operator Program Methodology
Enhanced Qualification with “Nut and Bolts” hands-on assessment
Introduced a curriculum of online classes to build cross-functional knowledge
Formalized a mentor-protégé framework to slowly build competence while being productive in operation role
Setting up a “training sandbox” to teach hands-on scripted scenarios to teach and evaluate skills
Building out equipment qualification program to include: a) Standardized OJT scripting; b) Job Aids; c) Qualification Checklists; d) Troubleshooting Logs
Process towards StandardizationDistrict Sales Manager Program Methodology
1. Industry and Product Knowledge2. Software and Hardware Application3. Consultative Selling Practices4. Sales Management and Leadership5. Communication6. Time Management7. Critical Thinking and Analytics8. Problem Solving and Mitigation of Risks