Item #1
Problems:
* Emergency meeting at 3:30 * Has to find a way to finish work for the day and catch a flight at 11:30(most important) * Has no secretary
The most important problem would be catching the flight for the meeting in Chicago since it’s an emergency and work related.
Solutions: Getting work done for the day on the air plane on the way to the meeting. Call the secretary to find out at least some of the info for the meeting.
Item#2
Problems: * Internal politicking in the company * Finding someone to replace F.T. Dickenson * Dealing with eliminating his overtime hours
The two most important problems would the politicking, because someone else may feel the same way and decide to leave the company too. Also, finding someone to replace him and do his unfinished work in such a short period of time.
Solution: Search for a new employee ASAP.
Item#3
Problems: * Workers threatening to walk out over a co-worker * 10 votes to dismiss Foreman Edward George
The workers are the most important asset to the company, so their interest should be first. Second, you have to figure out what to do about the votes to dismiss Ed George.
Solutions: Talk to Ed George about his problems with his co-workers. Hold a meeting and get even more workers involved in the voting process, the take another vote.
Item#4
Problems: * Overloading which can result in interruption of electrical power. * Not being reachable for Southern Power
Solution: Contact Southern Power ASAP. See if they could come out and help with the problem.
Item#5
Problem: * Balancing your work and his until Wednesday * Upping production by mid December in the long run
Upping production would be the most important problem, because it’s long term. Balancing your work load is just something you have to do until your boss gets back.
Solution: Schedule your time right so you can get your work done and also extra work that needs to be done.
Item#6
Problems: * Possibility of Production C area being closed down tomorrow * The major assemblies will not fit together(Urgent Problem)
Solution: Find out why the major assemblies will not fit together ASAP since, that is the reason why Production C area might be closed down tomorrow.
Item#7
Problems: * Sub-Assembly three is improper * Production A (most important problem) not making parts properly??
Solutions: Have a talk with Production A, figure why they are making part improperly. Maybe have a sit in inspection and watch them go through the assembly line.
Item#8
Problems: * Jigs reworked improperly * Someone in inspection is not doing their job right(most important, workers must do their job right in order for jigs to be reworked properly) * Problem with the assemblies 1,2,3, and 4 * Four parts would not fit together
Solutions: Sit in on a walk through with inspections to make sure they’re doing their job right. Tell them about the problems that you are having, if the problem persists contact me for further action.
Item#9
Problems: * Not meeting our minimum required production for the month. * Could result in Incurring penalties on the contract(most important) * Getting a report done by 10am tomorrow morning
Solutions: Since we don’t need any penalties on the contract, we really need to lower the amount of man hours it takes to build. I will state further suggestions in my report.
Item#10
Problems: * Ed George * Having areas in turmoil * Closing down production
Solution: I would suggest letting him go IMMEDIATELY. If not that then the next compliant, he’s out.
Item#11
Problem: * Ed George * Numerous amounts of complaints * Horrible attitude * Disrespecting an Air force inspector on more than one occasion(most important)
Solution: Releasing Ed George due to the amount of problem that he has caused we be the best move for not only the company, but the workers. Keeping a good relationship with the Air Force inspectors is really important to the company.
Item#12
Problems: * Not getting major assemblies at higher rate of speed * Over30 Workers are not doing their job(most important) * Lazy * Lack of respect
Solutions: Assign workers to jobs. ASAP Make them do their jobs. No reason for them to not be working there’s PLENTY to do. If they don’t do what they are supposing to, there will be other disciplinary actions.
Item #13
Problems:
* Workers starting trouble * No work for them to do on Friday?? * No following instructions
Solutions: MAYBE pay at noon pay them and let them go home, but the workers need to follow instructions and do what they’re supposed to do or there’ll be disciplinary actions.
Item#14
Problems: * Riveting in production B getting done by hand * Not meeting production quota
Solutions: Make them use the automated riveters PERIOD. There’ll be a penalty if someone is caught doing it by hand.
Item#15
Problem: * Whether or not Alfred Price should be discharged. ( He’s in the union)
Solutions: Since Mr. Price has repeatedly assembled parts backwards and has been properly trained at least five times, I would suggest letting him go.
Item#16
Problems: Work on production A, B, C has been late consistently
Solution: Take action immediately this affects our company in the long run. Late work on production is unacceptable. I will make strict deadlines, if workers do not abide by them. They will be penalized.
Item#17
Problems: * 40% of rejects are due to faulty spot welding
Solutions: I will suggest this to O.O. Wallace when he returns Wednesday.