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Plenco Action Boards
As part of Plenco’s effort and commitment to having its
workforce fully involved and engaged in the production
and manufacturing process, the company established
Plenco Action Boards (PAB) 30 years ago.
The PABs are housed within all major production
departments of the company. The PAB is a formal forum
of cross-functional leaders designed to address issues,
concerns and opportunities for greater efficiency and out-
comes. The PABs each are composed of a representative
from Sales, R&D, Production, QA, Engineering and Safety.
The goal is to provide a mechanism for continuous dialogue
and the exchange of views from employees operating
across the full range of the production process.
We can maximize our efficiency and quality only with
honest and widespread input from all stakeholders. This
input involves key Plenco employees leading directly into
decision making and helps the company make informed
decisions when it comes to manufacturing and delivering
the highest possible quality products.
Chemical Review Committee
Plenco’s Chemical Review Committee is unique to Plenco.
It is not required by OSHA, the EPA or any governmental
agency. The Chemical Review Committee is a cross-func-
tional body that gathers chemists, EHS personnel and
production managers to review the life cycle and properties
of any chemical that is being newly introduced into the
production process. With environmental and safety stan-
dards in mind, the Committee seeks to understand fully the
chemical’s properties, how it interacts with other chemicals
on site and how exactly the company will most properly use,
handle and dispose of the chemical.
Material Review Board
Another cross-functional group, the Material Review Board, is a small group consisting of leaders from
Production, Quality Assurance and Research and Development. The Material Review Board is empowered
to make nimble and timely decisions related to Plenco’s production process, schedule and any obstacles
that may arise. If the Material Review Board is unable to arrive at a solution or specified decision, the
issue is raised at the next scheduled Plenco Action Board meeting for final resolution and action.
Risk Assessment Team
Plenco’s Risk Assessment team is charged with considering all risks and opportunities when making
decisions based on the company’s quality objectives. This team sits at the heart of Plenco’s Quality
Management System. Risks and opportunities are defined in Risk and Opportunity registers and
subsequently addressed in review meetings held by the Risk Assessment Team. The Team agrees
upon the proper actions to be taken so as to effectively address and mitigate identified risks.
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Every summer, Plenco is proud to con-
tinue its tradition of hosting an ev-
er-changing group of talented college
students as part of Plenco’s Summer
Personnel program. In 2019, Plenco
will be welcoming 20 such temporary
summer employees. These are col-
lege students studying a wide array of
subjects and all making contributions
to Plenco while they are here, while
gaining valuable experience, training
and professional insight. Many of the
summer personnel work in the Mainte-
nance Department, but others can be
found across the company. This pro-
gram fits Plenco’s vision of fostering
positive relations with our community
while also preparing a future genera-
tion of leaders in our industry.