Delta Tri-Angle 2015 Issue 1 | Page 12

CAPE SHOP EARNS SILVER LEVEL 6S SHOP CERTIFICATION above: the Cape Shop Team from left to right: Gary M, John, Gary Z, Levi, Charles, Daniel, Tony (not pictured: Kevin and Craig) Colas Inc. representatives Michel Roure (Vice President – Equipment), Jon Hager (Plants and Equipment), and Larry Bingham (Plants and Equipment) performed the final inspection at the Cape Girardeau Shop on Wednesday, May 12, 2015. The hard work and due diligence of the Cape Shop employees have earned the Colas 6S Shop Certification – Silver Level. The Cape Shop is now only one of two shops (of the 52 shops throughout Colas Inc.) to have earned the Silver Level. Joining the Colas 6S Shop Certification are seven other shops that have claimed the Bronze Level. The focus of the Colas 6S Shop Certification is: Safety, Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. “It is very exciting and rewarding to receive this recognition,” states Tony Shafer (Shop Manager), “The [Cape] Shop Team has worked very hard to achieve this level and we are very proud of our shop.” The Cape Shop Team consists of: Gary M, John, Gary Z, Levi, Charles, Daniel, Kevin, Craig, and Tony. Together, the team not only maintained, but improved the following initiatives (from their efforts a year ago to earn the Bronze level): 12 | | Delta Companies Inc. 2015 Newsletter • Obsolete parts (Sort) • Overstock/Left over parts (Sort) • Prioritize Inventory (Sort) • Maximize space available (Straighten) • Clean and Repair facility (Sweep/Shine) • Process flow of work (Sustain) • Establish Safety/environmental standards (Safety) • Develop a Safety Culture Safety/ environmental stewardship (Safety) WAY TO GO ON ACHIEVING THE SILVER LEVEL – GREAT JOB! ISSUE 5 WHERE IS THAT SHOVEL? In each issue of the Triangle there will be a hidden shovel within one of the articles. If you find the shovel, send an e-mail to [email protected] with the article title and your address. Be the first to respond with the correct location and receive a free gift card!