People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Meet the People of Manufacturing Award Winners
The People of Manufacturing Awards are designed to bring exposure and recognition to Georgia manufacturers and their employees that exhibit excellence on a daily basis.
2019 People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Plant Manager
- Jonathan Hardesty of Superior Recreational Products
Front Line Leader
- Lori Whiting of Ranger Manufacturing
Team Safety
- Tyler Beegle and Jordan Howard of OFS Carrollton
(Joyce Johnson and Waymond Bishop not pictured)
Team Operational Excellence - Scientific Games
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Werhner Washington - Proctor & Gamble (Retired)
Outstanding Achievement Award
- Stuart Countess COO Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
(Picture with Jason Moss, Stuart Countess, JameyJackson)
PAST WINNERS
2018 People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Team Safety Award - Scientific Games
Adient West - Team Operational Excellence
Plant Manager Award - Jason Harden, Sunny D
Elton Seton - Front Line Supervisor, KaMin LLC.
2017 People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Front Line Supervisor
Susanne Lauda, AGCO - Nominated by Allison Giddens
Plant Manager
Carroll Griffin, ZF - Nominated by Pamela Rivera
Team Safety
Team Operational Excellence
Leggett & Platt, Monroe - Nominated by Tom Kirby
2016 People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Front Line Leader
Allison Giddens of Win-Tech Inc.
Plant Manager
Steve Brown of KaMin-Macon
Team Operational Excellence
Production Team of Enviropak
Team Safety
Safety Team of KaMin-Sandersville
Georgia Manufacturing Hall of Fame
The Georgia Manufacturing Hall of Fame was launched at the Summit in 2016. The "Legends of Manufacturing" award was presented to two industry leaders who have made a significant impact on Georgia's manufacturing community.
Gus Whalen
The Legends Award - Gus Whalen
Janelle Whalen accepted the award on behalf of her late husband Gus.
Randy Jackson -- KIA Motors
The Legends Award - Randy Jackson
Jamey Jackson accepted the award on behalf of his late father Randy. Presented by Jason Moss and Mel Haas
2015 People of Manufacturing Award Winners
Front Line Leader
Chet Hale of Simmons Serta Bedding
Team Operational Excellence
Production Team of Custom Plastics and More
Team Operational Excellence
Lean Six Sigma Group of FiberVisions
Team Safety
Jeff Rood and Charles Bucy of Decostar / Magna Corporation