A surprising
amount of strength can be exerted when one is fascinated.
And all the more so in the steel manufacturing industry
which is key to the Japanese economy.
The quality of OTANI is upheld by the positive attitude of our employees.
I believe that
working hard for the realization
of smooth operations is the same as facing one's own potential. |
The area that I am in charge of, maintenance
of the rolling machines, is a 'behind the scenes' job which
involves post-manufacture adjustment of settings so that the
line is in peak condition for the following day. The quality
of our work is directly reflected in subsequent operations,
and thus I believe that this is a workplace in which dependability
is essential.
Every morning, I receive notice about the status of the previous
day's manufacturing line, and when there are no problems and
production is completed in a smooth fashion, I feel a great
sense of relief and achievement.
The condition of the machines differs from day to day, and
so it is hard work to overcome problems whilst being thorough
with the basics, but through this process a safer, more efficient
setting standard can be found, and thus being able to create
new standards on my own is quite interesting. It is not a
'flashy' job, but I feel that my potential is always challenged,
and that it is worthwhile.
In addition, I am fulfilling a very privileged role as the
youngest member of field management at OTANI, and thus in
order for my work performance to give impetus to other young
people, I am aiming to work hard and try my best. |
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Yuki Tsukahara
Deputy Foreman
Rolling Section, Day Shift
Year of Service: 10th; Age: 28.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Tennis. |
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With the prospects
for female employee advancement
into the factory at OTANI, I am inspired by my own potential. |
Manami
Takeda
Chief, Rolling Section
Year of Service: 14th; Age: 34.
Hobbies: Cooking. |
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I am the Administrative Chief for production
in the Rolling Section. I don't get to see the actual line
very often, but I participate in operations meetings etc.,
so I have to learn about the work on the shop floor and the
terminology for writing thorough reports, and thus the contact
I have with the workers on the line is indispensable.
Although it is office work, I am the first female factory
chief in the history of OTANI, and so while I feel honored
with this position, I also feel the pressure of having to
set a good example. However, the fact that OTANI, whose operations
focus on the 'manly' task of manufacturing steel, is thinking
about making better use of the skills of women in factory
operations makes me very happy because a greater potential
in women can be realized.
Also, on a personal note, as my husband also works in the
Rolling Section (the night-shift however) he is very supportive
in my understanding of the factory work, and for that I am
very fortunate.
For women working here there are still some areas that are
under development, but our bosses recognize the hard work
of the women as well as providing an environment in which
we can express our opinions, and thus I feel comfortable striving
to further my career at OTANI. |
It is important
to simply 'give it a go'
and not be negative towards anything. |
My unit, Product Shipping, carries out everything
from setting deadlines for orders to arranging vehicles for
the transport of goods, and in effect, is the unit which is
in charge of 'OTANI's front door'.
There is a lot of direct customer contact in this job, and
since this contact directly translates into images of OTANI
and its quality, I have to gain the cooperation of not only
OTANI's employees, but also the employees of the transport
companies which deliver our goods, in order to provide a high
level of service to our customers.
What I find interesting about this job is being able to offer
efficient supply plans on a case-by-case basis, through making
use of the distinct features and merits of OTANI, as well
as through the management of everything from taking the order
to making the final delivery. Naturally, trial and error is
all part of the job, but with OTANI's ethos of just 'giving
it a go', I am able to confront challenges with a positive
mindset.
In addition, there are times when the production line is run
based on the deadline that I have set, and as I consider the
size of that responsibility to be the same as the size of
the expectations upon me, I feel that I would like to continue
taking on these challenges of responsibility. |
Toru
Nada
Chief, Product Shipping Section
Production Department
Year of Service: 11th; Age: 31
Hobbies: Soccer, Listening to Music |
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