In September, we returned out focus to quality. And we decided to take a slightly different approach to this video and the message we wanted to deliver. Here at Apple Valley Foods US, and as part of our parent company Harlan Foods, we understand how important quality is.
As this video touches on, Quality is really the output. This means when we put the right work into what we do, quality products are the natural outcome.
What goes into Quality? There are five key things:
- Knowledge: Have you been given the proper training to do your job correctly and safely?
- Integrity: Do you always do your best work, follow work flows and formulas and if you see something wrong, do you speak up quickly, alerting others to a potential problem?
- Mindset: Are you always paying attention while doing your job? Do you pay attention to the details? Are you focused on always getting your tasks done correctly?
- RTT (Run to Target): Are we always working to hit our production goals? Are we remaining on schedule to do this?
- Collaboration: Do we communicate well with one another and do we work together as one team focused on meeting the same goals, with all team members doing their part effectively and correctly?
If so, the outcome will be consistent quality! Here at Apple Valley Foods US, we have an important reputation to uphold.
Click here to check out September’s One Minute Message on Quality.
Each year for half a decade, we have won a record number of first place, Blue Ribbon prizes for the best commercially made pies in the United States. In 2024, we won a RECORD 27 Blue Ribbons! Because we have worked so hard to build our reputation as the finest pie manufacturer in North America, Quality is even more important to us. One quality mishap can put all of this hard work at risk!
So, we focus intently on Quality! This is how we work at Harlan Foods and Apple Valley Foods US.
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