1. Nick Sykes Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 01/21/13

2. Company Overview  Awarded SEA’s Leadership & Culture, Leadership Excellence, Supply Chain Innovation, and Operational Excellence Awards  Hixson has been servicing the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft industry for over 50 years.  135 Full-time Employees  SEA Stage 1 Certified (2010)  Nadcap Accredited  AS9100/AS9110/ ISO9001 Certified 2

3. Hixson’s Capabilities  Anodize  Chem Film  Cad Plating  Nickel Plating  Tin Plating  Chrome Plating  Copper Plating  Gold Plating  Silver Plating  Black Oxide  Vacuum Cad  Shot Peen  Passivate  NDT  Phosphate  Painting  Grind  More… 3

4. Communicate Details Create report outs Communicate results (ref- 1.1.2) Ongoing Assessment Details Monitor and assess implemented improvement initiatives Adjust and improve process initiatives as needed Ongoing Kaizen Process 3.1.1 Champion: Greg Gannon Process Owner: Nick Sykes Master Trainer: Jennifer Kent Key Steps in Process: Inputs Details Strategic Goals Continuous Improvement Management Plan Leadership Communication Process Value Stream Maps Preparation Details Develop Kaizen Process Plan Strategic Goals Continuous Improvement Objectives Value Stream Maps Annual Planning Details Review collected data Select Kaizen events Select Champion, Process Owner, and Kaizen Leader/Team Schedule Kaizen event Obtain Champion approval and resources Annual Implement Details Review collected data Brainstorming Select improvement initiatives Implement improvement initiatives Create standard work Implement training Ongoing Outputs Details Improveme nt Results Report Out Presentation Standard Work Instructions Training REFDOC://VSM_3.1.1_Kaizen Process_RevB.pptx/NSykes

5. Kaizen Selection Process

6. Kaizen Team

7. Team Photo

8. Pre-Work

11. Preparation for Kaizen

12. Day 1- Kaizen Rules

13. Day 1 - Planning

14. Implement Changes

16. Assessment & Follow-up

17. Goal DescriptionBaselineTargetActual% Improvement Reduce total walking distance for 1 job 1739 feet370 feet382 feet78% reduction Increase Value Added Time17.26%26.43% 53% increase Decrease Paint Dept. average throughput velocity 38.15 hrs (30 day avg.) <32.4 hrs35.62 hrs6.6% reduction Decrease Final Inspection average throughput velocity 5.15 hrs (30 day avg.) <4.4 hrs4.57 hrs11.3% reduction Decrease Shipping average throughput velocity 8 hrs (30 day avg.) <6.8 hrs6.8214.75% reduction Document Results

18. Standard Work & Training

19. Report Out

20. Before & After BeforeAfter

21. Kaizen Improvement Wall

22. Thank You! Contact Information: Nick Sykes Quality/Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (949) 645-4800 ext. 4641 Nick@hixsonmetalfinishing.com www.hixsonmetalfinishing.com 22