Pat Bright
  Stockroom attendant
Stanadyne Corp.
  Washington, NC

Stanadyne employs roughly 1,800 people and operates facilities in North Carolina, Connecticut, France, Italy, India and the United Kingdom. The company produces high-quality diesel fuel system components including fuel injectors, pumps, filters and additives.

For most of her 28 years with Stanadyne, Pat Bright has been responsible for the plant’s MRO parts and tool crib, controlling the flow of more than 6,000 parts, from large motors to office supplies. She is supported by a purchasing agent and temporary clerks who work with her to handle the volume.

“Pat works plant-wide,” says Dave Coombs, materials purchasing manager. “This is one of our three large manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Pat is responsible for crib stocking and transactions for the entire facility – from maintenance items, chemicals and tools to spare parts and safety products.

“She has a consistent finger on the button and is always conscious of ways to do things better,” he adds. “If she sees a product that is similar to something else, she’ll make a recommendation that we try and consolidate those SKUs if we can.”

She is also cross-trained in a variety of areas, largely by her own initiative, Coombs says. If an operator calls in sick, she often steps up and runs a tow motor for receiving.

“She knows the business inside and out and is a great resource,” he concludes. “We’re always going to her for data.”

This article appeared in the December 2006/January 2007 issue of MRO Today magazine. Copyright 2006.

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