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Brad Earp
Winding Supervisor
Three Phase Plant

Your supervisor, Brad Earp, started at ERMCO in 1996 in the Pad Plant Final Assembly Department. After moving to the Three Phase Plant, he was promoted to Paint Department Team Leader in 2012. It was at that time that he realized he wanted a future at ERMCO so he spoke to his supervisor about opportunities for growth.

"He showed me the path I needed to take. I also had several great mentors at ERMCO who pushed and challenged me."

Brad wanted to work at ERMCO because he had family members who worked here. He knew that ERMCO offered the best pay and benefits in the area.

After over two decades at ERMCO, Brad said, "I love the people and the atmosphere. I also love the different challenges each day brings."

When Brad isn't at work, he loves spending time with his family riding SXS and camping at the lake during the summer. He's also an avid gun enthusiast.

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Q&A with Supervisor Brad Earp
Q&A with Supervisor
Brad Earp
Tell me about your journey at ERMCO.

I started in 1996 in the Pad Plant Final Assembly Department. After I moved to the Three Phase Plant, I was promoted to Winding Department Team Leader in 2012 and then to Winding Department Supervisor in 2016.

What advice would you give me for me to be successful at ERMCO?

Act interested and be willing to go outside your comfort zone and learn the ins and outs of the company. Don't be afraid to try new tasks or ask for additional responsibilities. Be pleasant, friendly and helpful others. A smile goes a long way.

How can I support our team and add value to ERMCO?

Be willing to listen and learn your job so that you provide quality work to your internal customers. Tell me your suggestions for improvement. Step up and take responsibility for your job and be willing to help other teammates when needed. And lastly, know the impact of what you do and take your job seriously. Think things through and propose ideas that make sense. That is how you support our team and add value to our products.

What are your expectations of me as an employee?

I expect you to work safely and ensure that your teammates do as well. You should take pride in your work and always produce a quality product. You should be reliable and on time for work everyday and willing to work overtime when necessary. You should have a positive attitude, respect your fellow teammates, be flexible in your job assignments, willing to learn new jobs, and help others when needed eliminating the "It's not my job" mentality. You should communicate any issues and/or changes to your teammates, lead, supervisor, manager so that you work together. You must be self-motivated, accountable for your actions, and able to work with minimal supervision.

What's the best way that I can offer feedback and ideas?

We are beginning to make good use of electronic devices, apps, and social media to communicate with one another. I encourage you to always share your quality, safety, and efficiency ideas with me. If you know of a better, more efficient way to do your job, I want to hear about it.

How can I further my potential?

You should always be available to help when needed. Never be afraid to ask questions and be flexible with your schedule because we do draft people for overtime on a regular basis.

What is the best way for me to communicate with you?

My door is always open. I come in two hours early on workdays if a team member on a different shift needs to speak to me. I make it my business to ensure that my team has what they need to do their jobs and feel comfortable doing their jobs. But most importantly, I want my team, including you, to know that I'm here if you need me.

If I can't make it to work, what do I do?

You should call 731-288-2466. Your call will go to the Leadperson's desk phone. Leave a clear message containing your first and last name and your reason for missing work. This must be done one hour prior to your scheduled shift start time. Then you should go to UKG and apply for time off to cover your absence.

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Winding Team Leaders
Department Phone: 731-288-2466
Johnny Odle, 1st Shift

Johnny Odle started his career at ERMCO during his senior year of high school in 1994, working in the Pad Plant welding pole tanks. Johnny also worked in the Coil Core and Coil Winding Departments. Johnny followed his team leader to the Three Phase plant in 200 and was promoted to Three Phase Coil Winding Team Leader. During his tenure, he worked as a Quality Inspector and Winding Scheduler before returning to Coil Winding as First Shift Team Leader. "ERMCO has provided a great life for my family and me."

Johnny Odle
1st shift (7AM to 3PM)

Johnny Odle started his career at ERMCO during his senior year of high school in 1994, working in the Pad Plant welding pole tanks. Johnny also worked in the Coil Core and Coil Winding Departments. Johnny followed his team leader to the Three Phase plant in 200 and was promoted to Three Phase Coil Winding Team Leader. During his tenure, he worked as a Quality Inspector and Winding Scheduler before returning to Coil Winding as First Shift Team Leader. "ERMCO has provided a great life for my family and me."

Jackie Middleton, 2nd Shift

Jackie Middleton began his career at ERMCO in 1990 in the Pad Plant Coil Winding Department as a Primary and Secondary Winder. When his supervisor moved to the Three Phase Plant, Jackie joined him and was later promoted to Second Shift Team Leader in the Coil Winding Department. "Over the years, the team members have become my family. I enjoy working at ERMCO because everyday is awesome."

Tabitha Pruitt. 3rd Shift

Tabitha Pruitt began her career at ERMCO in 2017 in the Three Phase Paint Department as a line loader. She enjoys working at ERMCO because as as single mother it provides for her family. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with her family.

Jackie Middleton
2nd shift (3PM to 11PM)

Jackie Middleton began his career at ERMCO in 1990 in the Pad Plant Coil Winding Department as a Primary and Secondary Winder. When his supervisor moved to the Three Phase Plant, Jackie joined him and was later promoted to Second Shift Team Leader in the Coil Winding Department. "Over the years, the team members have become my family. I enjoy working at ERMCO because everyday is awesome."

Tabitha Pruitt
3rd shift (11pm to 7am)

Tabitha Pruitt began her career at ERMCO in 2017 in the Three Phase Paint Department as a line loader. She enjoys working at ERMCO because as as single mother it provides for her family. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time with her family.