Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

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Although the company had been steadily growing and adding employees, it continued to experience high turnover, especially among entry-level employees. A.R.E. decided to contact us at the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership ( OMEP )—the official representative of the MEP National Network in Oregon—for assistance. A.R.E. had successfully partnered with us in 2005 for Continuous Improvement (lean) training and implementation support.

Through a Workforce Training Grant provided by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) , part of the MEP National Network TM , Blount enlisted the services of several training providers to focus on several key improvement areas. Blount employees participated in trainings on communication and leadership, microbial awareness, HACCP ( Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point ) certification, and coaching and team-building, as well as Train-the-Trainer sessions to develop in-house instructors. Blount increased efficiencies and reduced waste, and the company added jobs to keep pace with the boost in sales.