Events Archives

14Mar 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – April 22nd

Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) 5S/6S programs or 2) Employee Engagement (we split into breakout rooms) To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In April, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) 5S/6S programs - how to get started, how to sustain, easy wins, etc. 2) Employee Engagement - how you influence, how do you measure, what challenges are you facing, etc. Date: April 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below) Register

14Mar 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

Benchmarking Tour: Ichor Systems – April 25th (FULL)

Events, Learning Tours

Host Company – Ichor Systems (website link) Ichor is the leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our products include the gas and chemical delivery subsystems that are key elements in the process tools used for commercial semiconductor device manufacturing. At our Tualatin, Oregon facility, our key processes include plastic fabrication for chemical delivery systems and stainless fabrications for gas delivery systems. Tour Summary Our goal as we began re-energizing our CI program a few years ago was a strong focus on sustaining improvement and employee engagement. As we moved forward implementing 5S, visual management, and standard work, we wanted to ensure continuous improvement efforts were ongoing, recognized, and shared among all our sites. One of the key management practices…

19Feb 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – March 22nd

Benchmark Request, Events

Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) DEI or 2) Quality Metrics/Quality Systems To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In March, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) DEI - An opportunity to talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in your organization. 2) Quality Metrics and Quality Systems. How do you measure quality? What's working, what isn't? How are your systems set up to support your metrics? Date: Mar 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below) Register

23Jan 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – Feb 22nd

Benchmark Request, Events

2 Topics: Choose CI Metrics/CI Teams OR Leadership development skills To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In February, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) CI Metrics & How Lean Teams are organized You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. 2) Supervisor/Leadership Development Skills What are your needs/requirements for training? Help shape NWHPEC leadership training in the upcoming year to fit your needs/demands. Date: Feb 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below)…

16Oct 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: Beyond Lean Manufacturing – Oct 23rd

Benchmark Request, Events

In October's "Bench"marking session, we'll be discussing the topic of applying lean beyond manufacturing areas. This is a great opportunity to talk with others about where and how they are engaging people throughout the organization and making traction on documenting and improving administrative processes. This is an open forum discussion, all are welcome to come ask questions, share ideas, and share best practices. Applicable to any organization outside of manufacturing: HR, finance, product development, marketing, IT, etc. Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 Time: 11:30am (Pacific) Venue: Zoom Registration open to all NWHPEC members. Click here.

07Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: What is your organization’s approach to DEI? – July 19th

Events

Welcome to The Bench, an open forum where we discuss and share best practices around a particular topic. In July, we'll be diving into Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility. What is your organization's strategy around DEI? How are you involving others? What is your education strategy? How are you measuring your efforts? ....and any other questions you may have Please come and share what you're doing in your organization. Bring your questions and challenges, so you can learn from each other. All NWHPEC members are welcome. (No fee) Date: July 19th Time: 9-9:55am (Pacific) Venue: Zoom Audience: HR professionals, organizational leaders, DEI resource groups, individual contributors, and anyone curious about the topic. Registration link (members only)

02May 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Executive Keynote: How We Win w/Billy Taylor – May 24th

Developing People~, Events, Leadership~

https://youtu.be/Qv7lw_gLAxE This highly actionable virtual keynote details How to Win using a tried-and-true process. Billy details the strategies, mindsets, and processes proven to convert strategy into results, disconnected operations into an aligned enterprise, and a lack of trust into a high-performing, self-sustaining culture of ownership. In this keynote, we will explore how to achieve success in any organization by implementing three key principles: Deliberate Clarity, Deliberate Ownership, and Deliberate Practice. By linking these principles with the development of a high-performance, self-sustaining culture, organizations can achieve sustainable growth and success in their respective industries. This presentation is ideal for leaders and teams who are: Lacking clarity on how to define, align, or execute the strategies that will build trust and deliver sustainable results Failing to meet their performance or production goals and don’t…

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