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Laura

GIBBS STEWART

MAKES A
difference

Production Coordinator Machine Operator/Assembler
SARGENT/ASSA ABLOY – New Haven, Connecticut, USA

A commitment to safety

In the manufacturing industry, safety is across the organization,” he says, “She is
paramount . “Laura walks the walk,” says Jeff comfortable managing up and down and does
Granath, Exits General Manager at SARGENT . what it takes to get tasks done, all while helping
others .”
He’s referring to Laura Stewart, Production
Coordinator Machine Operator/Assembler at Such selfless qualities translate to her ongoing
SARGENT/ASSA ABLOY in New Haven, CT . “I know campaign for job innovation . Going forward,
what I do plays an intricate part in keeping people Laura believes in providing more product
safe and satisfying our customers’ demands,” she knowledge and training to all employees
says . That appetite for safety is so important, she of SARGENT/ASSA ABLOY, regardless of job
also serves as a certified First Aid Responder at description . “Doing this would strengthen our
SARGENT . workforce,” she says, “and send a message to
our competitors that we do more than just
Laura has a knack for seeing the forest for the
trees . One of her proudest achievements came manufacture and assemble parts .”
25 years ago when she created a step-by-step Laura’s workday begins before sunrise . She
pictorial for the Sargent 20/30 series product line . coordinates customer orders to the factory floor
The innovation resulted in fewer assembly errors for manufacturing, handles expedites for the
and reassured the operators they were performing customer service team and works closely with
quality work in a safer environment . production managers and cell leaders to facilitate
order processing . But one overarching priority
That same sense of responsibility reflects all
aspects of Laura’s life . She enjoys spending quality remains . “Keeping people safe .”
time with family and friends, and also volunteers “What makes our department stand out is how
considerable time to bettering the lives of the well we gel together,” according to Laura . “We
homeless . strive for excellence so that when our customers
receive their products, they will know that it was
Exits Manager Granath praises those same caring,
interpersonal skills . “Laura builds relationships made with love and care .”

20 people making a difference