Extended opportunities to nominate for the 76th MXW 6S Awards program

Published Oct. 9, 2009
76th Maintenance Wing

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 76th Maintenance Wing is holding its quarterly competition to recognize work centers for innovative improvements that make them better, cleaner, safer, more organized and more efficient through 6S implementation. Nominations are being accepted until Oct. 23.

Last quarter, the 76th MXW distributed a total of $900 to 18 employees, representing winning organizations in three categories: Industrial, Storage and Office. In past quarters, employees have received more than $2,400 in award money for implementing their creative ideas to better control their offices, shops and storage areas.

To submit your work center, please follow these two steps:
1. Perform a 6S event in your unit/flight or work center.
2. Nominate your unit/flight or work center by email to the applicable Group or Staff 6S lead by close of business Oct. 23.

No written package is needed. Just submit the names of the work center, supervisor and 6S team members. Inspections will be held shortly after the deadline.

For more information about 6S or the 6S Quarterly Award Program, please contact Paul Chalifoux at 734-0910 or one of the group leads: Stephen R Foster, 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group; Sophie Azma, 76th Component Maintenance Group; Michael Kessler, 76th PMXG; Kevin Moore, 76th Software Maintenance Group; Paul Wierzchowski, 76th Maintenance Support Group; Glenn Marcatos, 76th Maintenance Wing Finance ; or Edith Clemons, 76th Maintenance Wing Management Operations.