Good Morning Everyone,
I hope everyone had a good weekend as we are getting ready for our new product launch and our exciting new recruits to help us with our production. I have carefully picked a line of workers with a skilled background in the line of work they will be doing for us at Magna. Every line manager will get their group of workers and I will guide for further instructions.
Line managers must make sure all training and health and safety practices are met. They must show and explain the MSDS sheets when using materials and chemicals.
Please note I will be holding a meeting Tuesday at 9am, going over the review what employee is assigned to which division. As per I have hired 20 new production workers they will not only be working in one area but assigned with a line manager and team lead.
I have sorted out a criteria list that must be met each and every day before and after each shift. They are very basic questions and report activities assuring standards are met and when being audited there will be no errors.
Mandatory requirements upon employees arrival are, that they are fully equip in their uniform ; (safety boots, hand gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, no jewelry, no headphones for music or any other devises other than ear plugs, and there will be no exception for cell phones what so ever. Due to an emergency the employee must ask to leave the work station, and go to the assigned lockers to get their cell phone.
There will be a day to day planner to ensure the 7 day training has been fully met, there will be on;
Day one: walk around the plant see the emergency exits, where the machines are located and how to operate. Followed by a step by step lock out and in procedure how to ensure there will be no accidents and emergency alarms.
Day 2: Tests and Quizzes on the knowledge of the training videos, location and where about in the plant, and all the manager’s names and departments they work in. There will be a map provided to show the employees where to meet and location in case of a fire and attendance list to grab for all employees on the shift from that day. If fail to do so and the attendance list is not present in the case of an emergency the company and line manager will be written up for neglecting of a emergency procedure document for employee’s safety. Please note it is the law from Health and Safety Act of Canada from the Fire department that writs the companies from negligence not the HR or any other department.
Day 3: Is the hands on training and material work shop where they get to experience and feel for the product they will be assembling. All employees must be trained on the parts and serial numbers that have to be together and aligned. They get to go on travel bus accommodations to the head office down town and get to meet the CEO and founder of the company. Meet and greet and see how the head office performs and how the expectations have to be met. As our location in the training facility I feel it is appropriate for all employees welcomed and educated on all elements.
Day 4 and 5: MSDS (material safety data sheets) sheets and emergency practices will be taught this day.
Examples such as: * Burns to the skin and eyes. * Slips and falls. * Spillage from tubs and cans. * Fire explosives near the gas lines. * Never leave station unattended and always lock out. * What employees must be aware of when other employees are dishonest and breaking a violation in the workplace. * All employees must be punched in and out for emergency attendance reasons. Such as fire evacuation. * All employees must know how to read the chemical booklet for usage and procedure how to handle the item. * Proper lifting and always to use a back brace.
Day 6: Deliver the certificates to the workers as they have completed their training from Magna. As per we are encouraging temp workers as well as regular hiring training. We want to ensure all workers are equal and ensured the performance is high quality. Statistics show if there is jealousy in the work place (between regular employees and temps): some temps do not feel they are part of the team and will lack work. At Magna we want every worker to be under the umbrella of working together and not diverting one’s position in the company.
Day 7: They will be meeting their assigned department and division department manager. They will be assigned their lock in and out of the machine number as well meet the crew they will be working with. Verbal discussion of breaks and breaks will be assigned. No employee is to go off their machine until supervisor is contacted and made sure machine and station is safe for the employee to leave. Clock in and out of break and lunches is mandatory as per we need to keep track of who is where and for payroll purposes.
Please note every employee has the right to refuse work, if the employee feels the need they do not feel comfortable please advise me immediately. I can be reached at ext. 45. Referencing in what happened last summer with the group we had with them leaving; it was a result in improper training and confidence. The machines are very in-depth and training this year will be different. I have outlined it to be super efficient and dynamic training, enough that every employee feels they are comfortable. I have reviewed very carefully what worker will be working on what machine however I have overlooked very close attention to the press machine and would like to have this machine very closely in the training to be reviewed. This machine is very dangerous and has the high stats for injuries.
As we progress in our team we will be hiring throughout Christmas and for next summer. We can have incentives for the workers if they would like to be coming back to join us again in production. All Line managers must know all employee information and specifications of them being hired must be kept confidential. All employees are equal however if hired fulltime will be held with a conversation between me and the employee. As per hire all workers were informed all there info will be kept confidential and will have pay increases upon after the summer season is finished. All workers are paid differently and different amounts, some by hour some salaried. Please come to me for any discretion on pay, over time, working on the weekends, vacation pay, or extra training from a different department. I get this question very frequently and the temporary production workers will be paid of statutory holidays please direct in training sessions from the 7 days.
There are many nationalities coming to us from all the workers I would like to keep the language on the shop floor strictly English and that goes for the lunch room and break room. I have found in previous situation employees speaking a different language and some other workers taking offence thinking they are speaking about them. Sensitivity is another factor that Magna holds on behalf of the company. The employees even have a privilege to call the employee contact association number on the health and safety board about anything that pertains to them in the work place or in their personal day to day lives. For Magna employees there is the EAP benefit. The Employee Assistance Program. That is part of the benefit package upon hire. This info is strict line assigned to employees, please do not share.
As well another topic I would like to bring up is favoritism. That is not acceptable in the work place as well I hope in a lot of work places. If there is anything along these acts please advise this to me as I will address it. Examples for instance, presents, money, etc. If you are going to invite workers you must acknowledge all the workers not singling one out.
I have put together the training booklets with pictures, examples, study guides, video links, and training info if they would like to further their education. Another booklet will be the rules and regulation by law book. Some examples in that book will be based on discrimination:

Examples such as:

* Religion * Pregnancy * Inappropriate jokes, racist comments, * Disability and in capabilities to work in the work place * Marital Status * Age * Education * Criminal Conviction

If you have any question please feel free to e-mail or call me at ext.45

Thank you,
Sherelynn Rankine CHRP