#Factory
In May 2017, our factory was visited by Walter Prinz, Global Head of MSRD Imperial
Brands and Nikolai Penner, Head of MSRD in the Eastern European Region. The guests
were keen on learning about the process of implementing the Lean program at the
factory and operational performance, assessing the potential production capacity of
the plant and communicating with the factory's personnel. During the visit, Walter Prinz
met with the employees in all divisions at the factory and answered any questions they
raised.
In June Richard Hill – Human Resources Manager at Imperial Brands, Rainer Eberlein –
Planning and Supply Manager at Imperial Brands, Oliver Kutz – General Manager, Russia
& Central Asia, Galina Ptashkina – Human Resources Manager, Russia & Central Asia
have visited the factory. The guests also highly appreciated the level of development of
Lean culture at the factory and highlighted the importance of the results achieved by the
Group.
All guests in 2017 are invited to take part in a celebratory event – planting a small
garden with named trees!
a problem may be, and how unconventional
the solutions to the problem can. The
system was recently altered and is now
points-based, with proposals being
reviewed more frequently, each initiator
being given clear feedback and the number
of points earned entitling each initiator to a
prize.
A range of lean tools are in place at the
factory so that each employee can develop and
grow in areas that they are most interested
in. The direct involvement of personnel in the
operation of the factory is the key to the successful
development of the Lean Culture in the plant.
Alibek Melis, Production Manager: "My goal is
to maintain and develop production at some
of the highest levels in the company. I want
personnel from other factories to come to us
to gain experience."
Aleksey
Fayev,
Cigarette
Workshop,
Operator
and
Adjuster: "I like our improvement
proposal system because it is
exciting to think of a solution to a
challenging problem, whether it is losses
or technical malfunctions. We often discuss
different situations with our colleagues, sometimes a
Dmitry
Budkov,
Cigarette
Workshop, Operator and Adjuster:
"I like the improvement
proposal system because
I know that my proposal
will be utilized to make a
change for the better. You
have to deal with problems at work. Normally
the solution is clear, except when developing
technical modifications or additions. I get objective
feedback from the management and upon review and
approval I'm in a position to implement my concept by
myself. Following the implementation I can see that
projects I have developed are operational and useful.
That is what makes me happy. I lead by example and try
to get my colleagues to formulate new improvement
proposals, and I help them find the right solution as
those proposals are put together."
Alexander Rozhkov, Tobacco Workshop,
Automated Flow Line Operator: "I have
to be responsive to problems at all times,
as I am a member of the Kaizen team,
the leader of the Loss Hunters' team. So
those losses 'inspire' me to write proposals
to eliminate them. Sometimes it might be that
the idea is only under review, but my guys and I have
already put it into action. I can see the changes and
results of implementation generated by our proposals.
And the most important thing is teamwork, concerted
efforts in searching for and implementing a solution.
No man is an island."
solution is available straight away, sometimes it takes
more time, but in any case the problem-solving process
itself is engaging."
Vladislav Bashmakov, Cigarette Workshop,
Operator and Adjuster: "We are improving
on an ongoing basis: the work environment
is getting better, as is equipment
performance. All of this is possible thanks
to the input from each of us. By submitting
a proposal to alter or simplify production
processes, I have an opportunity to realize my
potential, it’s extremely encouraging that my ideas do
not go unnoticed, and I get feedback at all times."
IN SEPTEMBER 2017, OUR FACTORY IS CELEBRATING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY. WE CONGRATULATE OUR
COLLEAGUES AND WITH THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF CONSISTENT DEVELOPMENT AND EFFICIENT LEAN
OPERATIONS AHEAD.
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