16 | REGIONAL McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Proud supporters of McKechnie Aluminium Solutions Supplying everything aluminium T T from page 14 Proud supplier to McKechnie Aluminium Solutions www.hardypackaging.co.nz 0800 22 56 56 info@hardypackaging.co.nz “People who are reliable, committed and hardworking have the opportunity to grow and progress within the company.” “We have roles that provide a leadership pathway and, whenever positions become available, we look first at whether we already have someone within the business who has the capability to step into that role. We also encourage and reward people to cross-train, whether that’s within their own department or by moving into a different area.” Formal apprenticeships are currently offered within the maintenance and engineering team, while ongoing workplace training supports employees throughout the manufacturing operation. The business runs day and afternoon shifts, with staff doing anything from complex heavy industrial machinery operations, through to customer service and administration work. Every role contributes to producing aluminium products for nearly 1000 customers throughout New Zealand and Australia. Underlying that approach is McKechnie’s internal Pathways to Excellence framework, which places health and safety first, followed by sustainability, quality, service and productivity. The company views sustainability broadly, encompassing environmental responsibility alongside employee wellbeing, sustainable work practices and creating a business capable of supporting families across generations. It sees quality as the foundation of customer service, with both contributing to productivity through investment in equipment, well-designed processes and skilled people. Those principles are reflected in the company’s workforce, where long service is common and family connections run deep. “We have generations of family members working here at the same time, or who have worked here historically.” That philosophy has been matched by continued investment in manufacturing capability, including a new aluminium extrusion press, enhanced powder coating capabilities, storage and logistics facilities and upgraded fabrication technology in recent years. Together with its integrated manufacturing model, those investments have strengthened McKechnie’s ability to supply customers nationwide while continuing to provide longterm employment opportunities in Taranaki. The company extrudes, fabricates and finishes aluminium products used throughout the construction, transport, marine and manufacturing sectors. The power of the written word. New Zealand Business News, delivered to you.
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