West Virginia Executive Spring 2024 | Page 61

Photo by MHI RJ Aviation Inc .
Any sort of change within a company is reflected in its workforce , and innovation measures have certainly shaken things up within these businesses .
One thing companies must do when introducing new ideas is ensure they have team members equipped to handle them . Genin acknowledges that MHI RJ is currently working on finding aviation technicians to fulfill its goal of expanding its services .
“ As the largest regional airline MRO in the world , MHI RJ is committed to finding ways to address this issue to meet the growing demand ,” Genin explains . “ We see it as an opportunity to innovate and develop new solutions that will benefit the industry as a whole .”
MHI RJ sees its employees as the key to success and strives to create a positive work environment that can help further the company ’ s growth . MHI RJ has recently launched a recruitment campaign to bring forth new talent but still focus on current employees .
“ We are confident this approach will help us expand our capabilities and better serve our clients ,” Genin says .
Azur expresses Warwood Tool ’ s gratitude that its products are 100 % American made . They are built to last and used in labor intensive environments like ironworking , construction and railroads . Due to the company ’ s home-grown products , it has seen many possible recruits showing interest in creating something that lasts longer than they do .
“ Another allure to working at Warwood Tool is we are constantly producing different tools each day , so you can really feel like you ’ re a part of something special ,” Azure says . “ It ’ s not always the same thing every day , and our products literally get used to help keep the country in motion .”
Amsted Graphite Materials hopes
to give its employees a sense of ownership , and innovation offers workers a chance for major growth .
“ Amsted is a 100 % employee-owned company , and we work hard to cultivate a spirit of ownership throughout our businesses , giving every worker the chance to learn , grow and advance their careers and make a real difference ,” Noel says . •
WWW . WVEXECUTIVE . COM SPRING 2024 59