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Chad Hicks
Program Details Maintenance Leader
M A K E S A DIFFER ENCE
Ceco Door Products
A seeker of solutions
Effective problem-solving is one of “I have always liked working on by implementing an idea he had
for manufacturing optimization.
equipment and solving problems,
the most applicable and impactful and with this job, it becomes an These milestones, along with his
2022 Winners Some even choose to dedicate their adventure. Every day is a new day-to-day achievements, have
professional passions one can have.
challenge, and working with the auto
caught the attention of Josh Canada,
careers to that rewarding process
Maintenance Manager, Ceco Door
and paint line, you never know what
of trial and error. For Chad Hicks,
to expect. This is what makes my
Maintenance Leader for Ceco Door
Products, and Chad’s supervisor,
Products, it’s the dedication to
as well.
this process that both makes him work so interesting to me, plus the “Chad is meticulous, observant, and
fantastic people I work with and the
a difference-maker at work and help they give.” takes initiative to do what needs to
motivates him to do his best Chad’s efforts to optimize and be done to keep the plant running.
each day. maintain systems within his Chad looks for ways to improve
Chad spends most of his day working departments are reflected positively the processes and procedures to
with technical and production team not only through improved company eliminate downtime or speed up
members to maintain and improve productivity and efficiency but repairs. Chad does not let much
production lines. This multifaceted through recognition he receives bother him and usually responds
work with changing priorities may be from his peers. Chad is a past winner with ‘Okay, that’s fine’ when things
overwhelming for some, but for Chad, of the Employee Involvement Award, change or don’t go as planned. Chad
it’s what keeps him coming back. which he received for saving has certainly made a difference and
Ceco Door Products over $35,000 is very deserving of this award.”
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