Hyde Manufacturing produces blades for both tools and industry, it operates a successful proactive Environmental Management System that is largely undocumented; ISO 14001 is used as a self assessment tool only, although its requirements are unofficially used.
Hyde's tough policy on waste is supported by a multiskilled workforce with broad job descriptions. With a strong team based approach, shop floor employees assume one of three roles; team member, senior team member, or team facilitator, all...