One of the questions you are asked each year in our annual plant survey is whether you are clear about what is expected of you.
Years ago, when I was an HR Pro, I worked with supervisors and managers to find a way to summarize what we look for from our employees. We came up with a list of 10 Commitments that we would like each team member to embrace. You may have seen them printed up somewhere in your facility.
We have had many people join our team since I last shared these. So, here’s a refresher. We’re looking closer at commitment # 7. “Customer Quality”
Everybody has a customer. You are either serving the paying customer directly or you are serving someone who is.
The key to success is understanding what the customer expects of you, exactly as possible. Then meet or exceed those expectations.
Believe it or not, these expectations are frequently misunderstood. We take on a job. Someone shows us what to do and we try to pick it up. Frequently, the “why” of what we do is left out of the training. Endeavoring to learn the “why” gives you a chance to find tune your work.
The more you know about what your customer expects and needs, the better your chances are to delight your customer.
Delighting your customer builds repeat business and loyalty.
10 COMMITMENTS
We will teach you the safe way, provide you safe equipment, fix it when it breaks. Do it right and safe.
Watch out for others, guide and teach “rookies,” hold others accountable for safe practices.
Be there, start timely.
Learn the right techniques and work at a consistent pace.
Build endurance and push for faster production
Teammates support, co-operate, encourage and motivate each other. Be a good team member.
Know your customer and exceed their expectations.
Learn to understand your tools and machines. Maintain them. Report little things before they become big.
To run lean, we must have good housekeeping. Keep your area clean.
If you are not moving toward excellence, you are drifting toward mediocrity.
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