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Even with all the advanced technology available to help MPW human resources associates with the recruiting process, sometimes there’s no substitute for a handshake. “I’m from the school of pounding the pavement,” said Recruiter Juwanna Phillips, who is based at the Volkswagen Village plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“Social media is a great tool to
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MPW will proudly accept Toyota’s Cost Improvement Excellence Award, which recognizes those who have achieved outstanding results in cost reduction and efficiency within the Toyota organization. Toyota Motor North America, Inc. presents the award based on an individual or team’s ability to identify and implement cost savings opportunities, as well as their commitment to
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The Clean Machine
The easiest part of being a truck driver is driving; it’s everything else associated with it that can be a challenge, said CDL Driver Jonathan “Scott” Stillwell, who has 30 years’ professional driving experience. “The easiest thing is the job because you know what to do,” he said. “But the logistics
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Read MoreMPW recruiters strongly believe in providing second chances to potential employees who may have experienced challenges in their lives. “There are so many great stories that we have and so many good reasons to do it,” said Human Resources Director Jim Tyznik. “I think there’s a sense of pride in people who do get a
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Safe Travels
Commercial transportation can be a dangerous business, and it’s up to a Transport Safety Supervisor to prevent transportation related accidents and promote safety awareness and education to fellow employees. “I accomplish this by supporting transportation safety programs and initiatives planned or being taken by executives and managers within their respective teams,” said
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Bartow, Florida Branch Manager Duane Powers remembers growing up in a home that was always “company ready” in case someone would drop by unexpectedly. “I didn’t know what it was like to sit on a couch with no plastic cover until I moved out,” he said. Still, he always appreciated a spotless home, and
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Members of WestRock’s Sustainability Leadership Team present WestRock’s Supplier Recognition Award 2023 to South Atlantic District Regional Sales Manager Jason Abernathy (holding the award) and to his right, District Manager Carey Houck.
Paper conglomerate WestRock awarded MPW with its Supplier Recognition Award 2023, Site Service Provider for creating safer work environments for operators. The
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Pounding out the Dents
There’s plenty of space to work, but no room for boredom at MPW’s newly expanded paint and body shop. “You pretty much dive right in as soon as you start,” said Body Technician Tori Head, who joined the company about six months ago. “During my first week I was on a
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Newark, Ohio Plant Manager Brandon Bruns is eliminating the, “Oh, we might needs this” philosophy from his staff. “I want to throw away the hoarder concept,” he said. “Especially for Newark, I want this place to look great and organized, but make money at the same time.”
Last year, the Newark plant began the long
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Brave New World
Many managers can rely on mentors and seasoned colleagues for advice and guidance when something unexpected arises or if a procedural change is necessary. In the brave new world of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery construction, a manager may only have personal intuition and experience to keep the project moving forward and
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