Golf car and utility vehicle manufacturer E-Z-GO has been named a 2008 finalist for Industry Week magazine’s Best Plants Award.
The award recognizes North American plants that are “on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create stimulating and rewarding work environments,” according to the magazine. E-Z-GO was selected as one of 20 finalists for the award. Of the finalists, 10 winners will be selected and featured in the magazine’s January 2009 issue.
“I am honored but not surprised that our facility has been named a finalist for this prestigious honor,” says John Collins, plant manager for E-Z-GO. “Ultimately, it is an organization’s people who drive its success, and we have the finest workforce to be found anywhere.”
“Our employees are the key to all of our successes,” says Kevin Holleran, president of E-Z-GO. “As we have embarked on a journey of continuous improvement, our workforce has led every step of the way, through our commitment to Six Sigma methods and Lean manufacturing principles, to our implementation of state of the art manufacturing technology, dedication to environmental stewardship, and devotion to maintaining an inclusive, open corporate culture.”
The Augusta plant manufactures more than 25 E-Z-GO makes and models, from the new RXV fleet golf car to the popular ST line of personal utility vehicles. The company recently completed extensive improvements to the facility, which contributed to the recognition of this honor. In January, the company launched a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for the RXV that incorporates “smart tools,” ergonomic workstations, natural lighting, and other high-tech advances to drive first-time quality, conserve energy and minimize environmental impacts.
E-Z-GO’s philosophy of continuous improvement and its employment of Six Sigma practices have led to dramatic performances over the years in eliminating wasteful practices and driving enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.
“Although we’ve made tremendous progress, this is only the beginning,” Holleran saya.
“E-Z-GO is committed to continued innovation and improvement so that we can continue to exceed our customers’ expectations, provide a safe and respectful workplace, support our community, protect our environment, and drive value for Textron shareholders.”
No more results found. The award recognizes North American plants that are “on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create stimulating and rewarding work environments,” according to the magazine. E-Z-GO was selected as one of 20 finalists for the award. Of the finalists, 10 winners will be selected and featured in the magazine’s January 2009 issue.
“I am honored but not surprised that our facility has been named a finalist for this prestigious honor,” says John Collins, plant manager for E-Z-GO. “Ultimately, it is an organization’s people who drive its success, and we have the finest workforce to be found anywhere.”
“Our employees are the key to all of our successes,” says Kevin Holleran, president of E-Z-GO. “As we have embarked on a journey of continuous improvement, our workforce has led every step of the way, through our commitment to Six Sigma methods and Lean manufacturing principles, to our implementation of state of the art manufacturing technology, dedication to environmental stewardship, and devotion to maintaining an inclusive, open corporate culture.”
The Augusta plant manufactures more than 25 E-Z-GO makes and models, from the new RXV fleet golf car to the popular ST line of personal utility vehicles. The company recently completed extensive improvements to the facility, which contributed to the recognition of this honor. In January, the company launched a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for the RXV that incorporates “smart tools,” ergonomic workstations, natural lighting, and other high-tech advances to drive first-time quality, conserve energy and minimize environmental impacts.
E-Z-GO’s philosophy of continuous improvement and its employment of Six Sigma practices have led to dramatic performances over the years in eliminating wasteful practices and driving enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.
“Although we’ve made tremendous progress, this is only the beginning,” Holleran saya.
“E-Z-GO is committed to continued innovation and improvement so that we can continue to exceed our customers’ expectations, provide a safe and respectful workplace, support our community, protect our environment, and drive value for Textron shareholders.”