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7 IN KNOW Bailey Plant Renovations On Target HARRY B. SULLIVAN Director of Engineering Clinton Mills, Inc. ■ Planning, communication, and cooperation have resulted in a minimum loss of production at the Bailey Plant in spite of major changes made in preparation for Picanol loom deliveries which begin in June. Forty-two Sulzer looms have been relocated for the installation of new slashing. Two warpers have been relocated, their creels lengthened and new stop-motions installed. The first of two weave room air washer reno vations has been completed, and new air con ditioning duct has been installed. Interruptions to compressed air and vacuum systems, reduced lighting levels, and interferences from ladders and scaffolds in alleys have been common during the past three months. Floor space for in-process inventory has been limited because of construction being done for slasher installations. Normally these type interruptions in daily operation conditions would severely im pact the production from a plant, but they have not at Bailey. Pre-planning and prepara tion for each move has limited downtime of equipment involved. Inventories were prepared for equipment relocation. Other plants were called upon to provide warping and slashing assistance. Temporary duct was installed to connect the two weave room air washers to reduce the impact of stopping each washer for the changes necessary to meet future loads. Work on the first, air washer continued around the clock to reduce the time the washer would be out of service. But the real success thus far has been the way Associates at Bailey have accepted these challenges as they occur. Hard work, positive attitudes and a spirit of cooperation are prevalent. The Bailey Plant is a team in transition, focused on quality, safety, and productivity to become the preferred supplier for the fabrics we manufacture. Congratulation to EFA on their 25th Anniversary and welcome Chatham Manufac turing to the CLINTON family! Twenty-Five Exciting Years JOE GORGA PRESIDENT Elastic Fabrics of America On March 31st of this year EFA celebrated its twenty-fifth year in business. After twenty-five years, EFAs commitment to the elastomeric and lace markets are stronger than ever. We recog nize that our niche has been and will continue to be the Intimate Apparel and Foundation Mar kets. However, we also recognize that product diversification is a necessity for our future growth. As in the past, state-of-the-art equipment con tinues to be installed at our facility. New equipment is being installed at this very mo ment which will support our sales and marketing staffs with the product that they need to penetrate new markets. This, in conjunction with our Associates dedication to quality and service, will place EFA in a position to be a world class manufacturer. In order to support our future growth, a new organization has been implemented resulting in a new department called Process Improvement. This group has several major objec tives namely product variability reduction, cost reduction, and the successful start-up of new products. The Process Improvement Group interfaces with the Manufacturing, Product Development, and Sales Groups to ensure total customer satisfaction. As you can see, a lot of exciting things are taking place at EFA. Working as a team, I feel certain that our next twenty-five years will be even more successful than the first. Human Resources Makes Organization Changes Toby Chaffin, Vice President Human Resources, announces a new organizational struc ture in CMTs human resource area. Chaffin says “these changes will strengthen human resources corporate wide and are consistent with our plan to expand our Quality First process to every area of the Company.” These changes which were effective June 1, 1992, are as follows: Bobby Collins has filled the newly created position of Benefits Director for CMI. Collins previously was manager of benefits for Chatham Manufacturing, Inc. where he had worked since 1967. “Bobby brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in the area of benefits and will be an outstan ding addition to our team” states Chaffin. Collins will be responsible for retirement and insurance benefits for all CMI Associates in the three operating divisions, Clinton Mills, Inc., Elastic Fabrics of America and Chatham Manufacturing, Inc. Mack Parsons has as- Bobby Collins sumed the position of Director Corporate Associate Rela tions. Parsons is responsible for Safety and Health, OSHA compliance and Workers’ Compensation for all CMI operations as well as communications and public and com munity relations for Clinton Mills, Inc. Frank Boland has been Mack Parsons Frank Boland promoted to the position of Manager Corporate Safe ty and Health. Boland is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in administrative management and safety and health. He has worked in Clinton’s Engineering Department since 1977. James Buchanan has assumed the position of Director Human Re sources for Clinton Mills, Inc. In addition to his responsibility for all personnel ser vices and administration for Clinton and Geneva, he is responsible for operator and management training for the Division. Within Clinton Mills, Inc. Truman Owens has been named Human Resource Manager for Clinton plant #2, Betty Tyson - Clinton plant #1, and Jacques Gilliam - Lydia. James Buchanan Truman Owens Betty T^son Jacques Gilliam Quality First Teams Formed To Review Medical Benefit Plan And Company Policies A corporate Quality First Steering Committee has been formed to evaluate and make recommendations on the design of the medical benefits plan for Clinton and EFA. The chairman of this committee is Mac George, plant manager Clinton #2. The other members of the steering committee are Silas Campbell, manager plant engineering; Nell Haggart, plant nurse Clinton #1 and #2; Joe McCall, weaving superintendent Clinton plant #1; Truman Owens, human resource manager Clinton plant #2; Bill Stanton, assistant vice president finance and administration, Clinton Mills, Inc.; Raul Tyson, Director MIS Clin ton Mills, Inc. The steering committee has appointed teams at Clinton, Geneva and EFA. These teams will submit ideas and recommendations to the steering committee on how our medical benefit plan may be improved. Another important corporate steering committee has been established to review and study existing policies and practices in relation to our corporate Quality First Mission Statement. It is to develop and recommend changes necessary to support the transforma tion to Quality First. Toby Chaffin, Vice President Human Resources is chairman of this committee. Other steering committee members are Jim Barton, manager staff engineer ing, Clinton Mills, Inc.; James Buchanan, director human resources Clinton Mills, Inc.; Norman Craven, controller, Clinton Mills, Inc.; Bob Detmar, manager human resources Geneva; Bob Hooks director manufacturing services Clinton Mills, Inc.; Joe Nelson plant manger Lydia; Herb Netherton plant manger EFA; Gregg Link plant manager Clinton #1.