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Brian Akin
Core-Coil and Core Department Supervisor
Pole Plant

Your supervisor Brian Akin began his career at ERMCO in 2010 in the Three Phase Coil Winding Department. He was a secondary and primary winder for two years, and in 2012 he was promoted to Coil Winding Shift Leader. In 2015, Brian advanced to Three Phase Second Shift Supervisor and then to Three Phase Core Coil and Internal Assembly Department Supervisor, where he worked for three years. In November 2020, Brian transferred to his current job as Pole Plant Core Coil and Core Department Supervisor.

Brian enjoys hunting and participating in sports when he isn't at work.

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Brian Akin
Core-Coil and Core Department Supervisor
Pole Plant

Your supervisor Brian Akin began his career at ERMCO in 2010 in the Three Phase Coil Winding Department. He was a secondary and primary winder for two years, and in 2012 he was promoted to Coil Winding Shift Leader. In 2015, Brian advanced to Three Phase Second Shift Supervisor and then to Three Phase Core Coil and Internal Assembly Department Supervisor, where he worked for three years. In November 2020, Brian transferred to his current job as Pole Plant Core Coil and Core Department Supervisor.

Brian enjoys hunting and participating in sports when he isn't at work.

EMAIL BRIAN
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Q&A with Supervisor Brian Akin
Tell me about your journey at ERMCO.

I worked 1.5 years as a secondary winder in Three Phase, 1 year as a primary winder and three years as a Three Phase Coil Winding Department Lead Person. I then advanced to Three Phase Second Shift Supervisor followed by Three Phase Core Coil and Internal Assembly Department Supervisor. In 2020, I moved to the Pole Plant as Core-Coil and Core Department Supervisor.

What are the most important parts of my job at ERMCO?

1. Safety. 2. Attendance. 3. Quality.

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

Keep safety and quality in mind at all times. Show up to work and don't be afraid to ask questions.

What is the chain of command if I have questions, concerns or suggestions about my work environment?

Depends on the situation. As a new employee, you should start with your mentor if you're comfortable doing so. They usually know who to direct you to. You can always speak to your shift leader or myself to resolve any issues or if you have questions.

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

I always give my office (731-288-4256) and personal number along with the shift leaders' information to members of the team.

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

To report an absence, you should call your shift leader at 731-xxx-xxx. If they do not answer, leave a detailed message with your first and last name and reason for missing work. You must do this one hour before your shift begins.

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Core-Coil Department Shift Leaders
Anthony Gaddey
1st shift - A Line (6AM to 2PM)

Anthony began his career at ERMCO in 2012 as a Core Coil Assembler. "I worked on the building table, then back line, floater, and parts builder before being promoted to lead person." He was promoted to Department Shift Leader in 2018, returned to Core Coil Assembler in 2021, and was promoted to Department Shift Leader again in 2021. When asked to describe his team, he said, "Our team works well together. I like teaching and talking with others to help improve business."

Brandon Brown
1st shift B Line (6AM to 2PM)

Brandon began his career at ERMCO in 2019 as a Core Coil Assembler at the Pad Plant. "I worked as a floater at Pad Plant Core and Coil Department and helped any employee who needed it." He was promoted to Pole Plant Core-Coil Shift Leader in 2021. Brandon enjoys working in a team environment, especially with his team, who he says is "responsive and hardworking. They always get the job done, and its always correct."

Alfonso Pena
2nd shift (2PM to 10PM)

Alfonso began his career at ERMCO in 2018 at the Pad Plant on the Core Coil building table. "I started on the building table, and from there, I went to frames, back to the table, and then to the back line. After working on the back line, I moved to the front line, and then I was promoted to lead person to 2023." Alfonso likes working at ERMCO because of the atmosphere and because it is close to home. "The thing I like most about my team is that we all get along and help each other."

Chris Williams
3rd Shift (10PM to 6AM)

Chris began his career at ERMCO in 2019 in the Three Phase Core-Coil Department. He moved from Three Phase to Pole Plant Core Coil Department in 2021 and was promoted to Pole Plant Core Coil Shift Leader in 2022. He likes working at ERMCO because of the family environment. He enjoys working with his team because they are always willing to ask questions and learn new things.

Michael Lawson
3rd shift (10PM to 6AM)

Michael began his career at ERMCO in 2014 as a Builder in the Core-Coil Assembly Department in the Pad Plant and moved to the Pole Plant when the pole product line moved to its new building. Michael was promoted to Third Shift Leader in April 2023. When asked what he liked most about ERMCO, he said, "ERMCO is always looking to improve our products and team." He described his third shift team as eager to learn and contribute wherever and whenever necessary.