9foup of people I’ve ever worked with and they did this by
'fating as a team,
ithat kind of efficiency if all departments aren’t doing an excel-
^^. superintendent of Weaving, agrees that “teamwork” is the
successful efficiency rate. “We discuss problems among
encourage people to air their opinions and suggestions,” he
ii,1' ®»ort from top to bottom.”
. motivating force, says DeWitt Melton, a first-shift fore-
Room.
f'^'sion vice president and general manager-Sheet Manufactur-
®xander employees for the outstanding record. “The motiva
tion there comes from the supervision but the dedication and pride in work
come directly from each individual employee. I’m very proud of these people.”
Upon learning of the recent celebration of this remarkable feat, George Jolley,
former plant manager, congratulated the Alexander employees. “Fine coopera
tion, fine vyork, fine people,” he said, “and I wish them continued success.” He
is now plant manager at Fieldale Towel Mill.
Alexander Sheeting Mill employs approximately 415 people on three shifts.
The Weave Room contains 816 looms running continuously, an average of 51
looms per weaver on each shift. In December, 1977 the efficiency rate reached
96.2 percent. In January of this year, a high of 96.4 percent was achieved.
Personnel manager George Howard sums it up nicely, “It just goes to prove
what people working together toward a common goal can achieve.”