Motivational and morale-building program designed to spark new ideas and incentivize innovation

1. (
(Workers Inspire Results in Everybody)

2. Purpose Behind “The W.I.R.E.”
 MacLean Power Systems values relationships with its
employees
 To improve the company we must put our trust in the
ideas of the workforce no better place to seek growth
than in the “backbone” of the company
 To challenge and excite every MacLean employee
 To create a new future for the company Let’s go from
good to great, great to exceptional. Together.

3. The Process Write
suggestion
Feed
suggestion
into system
Sort
Suggestions
Feedback
(rolling)
Approval
*Reward*
Implement

4. Step 1: Write Suggestion
 Specialized suggestion sheets will be visible and easily
accessible all over the plant
 Pens provided at every site
 Layout of suggestion sheet:
Name:
Date:
Position:
Suggestion Category:
What are you trying to improve?
Suggestion/Idea:
Your signature:
Your manager’s signature:

5. Cont’d
 Suggestion Categories:
• Safety eliminating hazards
• Quality Customer complaint reduction, eliminating re-work,
reducing scrap
• Delivery Improving on-time delivery, reducing lead times
• Inventory organizing, eliminating un-needed material,
improving flow between warehouse and production area
• Cost/ProductivityImproving output, reducing material and
product cost

6. Step Two: Feed Suggestion into System
 The suggestion box will be kept outside Ann Racheva’s
office AT ALL TIMES (unless specified otherwise)
 Suggestions may be dropped into the box anytime
between 7am Friday and 7am the following Thursday
 Suggestion Evaluation committee will meet every
Thursday afternoon
 NO SUGGESTIONS TAKEN ON THURSDAYS

7. Step 3: Sorting
 If suggestion is approved by evaluation committee it is
placed in one of two categories: Silver or Gold
 Gold Breakthrough suggestions, have the potential
to dramatically increase efficiency, productivity, and
eliminate waste
 Silver Ideas that have potential, but potential impact
is smaller and/or unknown
 Rewards connected to suggestion category

8. Step Four: Feedback
 No suggestion will go unaddressed and
communication will be given throughout the process
 Feedback Scenarios
• Denied Suggestion did not pass company approval
• Approval Suggestion passed company approval
• Implementation Approved suggestion has been
established in company routine

9. Step Five: Approval
 If your suggestion is denied you will be notified the
Friday after the evaluation meeting
 If your suggestion is approved you will be notified the
Friday after the evaluation meeting
 Approval means the company has decided to further
evaluate your suggestion and take it to the
implementation stage
 All approved suggestions automatically receive a
reward (after implementation)

10. Step Six: Implementation
Implementation disclaimer:
Every suggestion submitted is equally important to MacLean
Power Systems. We promise your idea will be considered
fairly and reviewed promptly. However, due to the
unpredictable nature of our business and restraints on time
and resources we ask you to please be patient and allow a
30-90 day period for implementation if your idea is
approved by the company.
* Reward given AFTER implementation

11. Reward Structure
ALL
EMPLOYEE
EVENT
Level 11: MPS
company
watch
Level 10: 1 year season
pass to Carowinds (2)
Level 9: Electronic Suite
Level 8: MPS company duffle bag
Level 7: Bobcats/Panthers tickets
Level 6: VIP parking spot
Level 5: MPS golf shirt/ fleece
Level 4: MPS cap/ skullcap
Level 3: MPS T-shirt
Level 2: MPS key chain
Level 1: MPS pen

12. Rules
 When an employee has a Silver suggestion approved they begin at Reward
Level 1 (receiving an official MPS pen)
 As employees have Silver suggestions approved they move up the pyramid
(R1 R2 R3etc.)
 Silver officially ends at Reward Level 6. If employee has enough Silver
suggestions approved to move past Level 6 then they move into Reward
Level 7 and the Gold rewards
 If an employee has 12 Silver suggestions approved then they make it to the
top of the pyramid and an ALL EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON CELEBRATION.
 When an employee has a Gold suggestion approved they begin at Reward
Level 7 (receiving Bobcats/Panthers tickets)
 As employees have Gold suggestions approved they move up the ladder
(R8 R9 R10…etc)
 Gold officially ends at R12. If an employee has 5 Gold suggestions
approved then they make it to the top of the pyramid and an ALL
EMPLOYEE LUNCHEON CELEBRATION.
 Anytime a Gold suggestion is approved, the employee has the option of
foregoing the usual reward and opting for an ALL EMPLOYEE
LUNCHEON EVENT(Employees Choice..within reason)

13. Goals
 To empower and encourage employees to suggest ideas
to help support and improve the business
 To improve the perspective, morale, and attitude of the
collective workforce
 To encourage individual growth and opportunity
 To grow and improve as a company
 To create an environment that rewards ambition and
positive attitudes