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GSS/Wednesday, Nov 5,, 1986
EmpI..yee.S are
Champion's key
Champion Road Machinery Ltd.
builds quality motor graders,
but executive vice-president
Steve Symes says it's the "esprit de
corps" and the verve of the
employees that makes the company
a force in the domestic and offshore
market.
While Symes is relatively new to
the company, having been named
vice-president in charge of finance
and administration in 1980 and
executive vice-president two years
later, he suggests that Champion is
positioned well for the future
because of that strong employee
base, a commitment to excellence,
innovation and the ability of
management to react swiftly.
"In 1982, the company had to
make some tough decisions but it
reacted quickly and firmly and those
decisions have positioned us well for
the future," he said. "We moved
quickly and boldly at a time when
other companies didn't survive. With
the family ownership, management
Steve Symes
is able to communicate well."
It is that ability to communicate,
at all levels within the organization
and with the customer, that is
distinguishing Champion from other
Canadian manufacturers. The
company is committed to
es,!!explains,
adding that employees are aware of
what's going on around them
through weekly Newsbreak
programs and by providing feedback
to management through quality
circles and a suggestion program.
It is that interaction with
employees that Champion craves
most.
"A feedback system is needed.
The employees know more about the
operation of the company today but
we need that feedback," Symes said.
"The suggestion program has been
revitalized and is working quite well.
Quality circles generated great
things but it peaked and is now on
the decline. It will be revived and
the two programs can complement
Champion's Executive - vice president, Steve Symes, with Huron -
Bruce MP Murray Cardiff and mayor Eileen Palmer, after the signing
of the Job Development agreement°
one another. In the future of quality
circles, the emphasis should be that
it provides more opportunity to
communicate with the company."
The company has learned some
valuable lessons about developing
the talents and responsibilities of its
employees. A systematic and
conscious approach to development
Continued on Page 5
Congratulations
Champion Road
Machinery Ltd.
on your fust
Hundred Years
Wishing You
Continued Success
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