Manufacturing Division /
PT Manufacturing Department 4 MH

The strength of horizontal connections

Please tell me your job duties.

I am the section chief for transmission manufacturing in the PT (Powertrain) Manufacturing Division 4. I coordinate the "Spiral Up" activities, which are improvement activities for the entire PT4 division, and work on productivity improvement initiatives. I also promote exchanges with other plants as one of the three central members of the "Fujisawa Isuzu Association," which brings together several hundred employees from the Fujisawa Plant.

When do you feel a sense of accomplishment or fulfillment in your work? What is interesting about your current job?

I have been involved in assembly for about 30 years. We have faced challenges such as integrating car-type lines into one line, streamlining and streamlining logistics by changing the layout, and making improvements that take diversity into consideration, but when we overcome such difficult challenges together, we feel a sense of accomplishment. I have been in charge of the processing plant since yesterday, June. I have come to know the intricacies of processing gears and other parts, and I am very happy that operators now greet me daily.

What do you like about Isuzu? What are its charms?

At Isuzu, it's easy to talk to your boss, the work atmosphere is good, and it's easy to take vacation time.

What do you value most when leading a team?

I am currently leading a team as a section chief, and the higher I go, the more I realize that the way I speak and the smallest of expressions can either motivate or ruin people's performance. I place great importance on the way I speak, my facial expressions, and above all, communication.

Please tell us how you feel Isuzu has changed recently and what you yourself are trying to change.

The work environment has made it easier to take time off and go home early, so I feel like I have more fulfilling private time.

Tell us your "I Do" statement*.

*いすゞを形成する従業員一人ひとりが ISUZU ID を自分ごととして捉え、自らの行動を変える具体的な宣言。

 

My "I Do declaration" is to "create an open and communicative workplace by directly engaging with team members on the ground." This is because gathering and sharing information leads to safety and quality, which in turn naturally leads to increased productivity.

What actions will you take to achieve the four ISUZU ID No. 1s?

In order to achieve "No. 1 job satisfaction," we will listen carefully to and respond to the voices of those on the front lines.

By listening carefully to and responding to opinions and problems from the field, we can use this to improve the on-site environment, build relationships of trust, and create an open workplace.

 

Regarding ISUZZ ID's core value of "Mutual Empowerment," how is it currently contributing to this?

"Mutual Empowerment" means the importance of horizontal connections.
I felt that we were able to solve problems by trusting each other, such as when we successfully collaborated with other departments on the vehicle production line relocation project, when we worked together to overcome retroactive issues and subsequent challenges, and when we felt the strength of our horizontal connections through the Tochigi Plant, PT3's LM, and the Isuzu Association during a major disaster.

What kind of person would you recommend Isuzu to?

If you are motivated and energetic, come work with us at Isuzu! We are a company where you can utilize your innovative ideas and where both men and women can thrive on the job site.