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StuffMadeinMA.com • 2 0 1 9 • S T U F F 49 Position: Value Stream Coach II – Superabrasives School (HS and/or College): WPI Years at Company: 1 year Kevin Kerhulas Kevin is a Value Stream Coach for the Superabrasives business with leadership responsibility for the plant's Finishing Department and Machine Shop. He had the opportunity to be a part of our Essentials of Leadership Program, allowing him to gain knowledge of global Saint-Gobain, its people and products. In a short amount of time, Kevin has really left his mark on the Abrasives business. "I love it here; I can really see how Saint-Gobain has received a top employer tag in the industry." Position: Technical Service Specialist College: Worcester State University, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Finance Years at Company: 14 years As a Technical Service Specialist, Keith serves as the liaison between the customers and production, making sure customer needs are fulfilled and orders are delivered on time. Keith feels the people he works with here are truly like a second family. "The reason I started here and continue to work here is because you can see the opportunities to grow within the business. The company really values the employees who work here from benefits and competitive pay." Keith was originally hired out of high school through the College Work Program (CWP) as a Stock Keeper and transitioned to other positions such as Trucker, Shipper/Receiver, Inspection and Packer, and was eventually hired full-time after college as a Plaster Mold Maker, eventually accepting a Group Leader role, responsible for his own division within the plant, until he was promoted to Technical Service Specialist. Position: Production Supervisor – Bonded Abrasives Plant 8 Years with Company: 6 years College: Worcester State University Justin is a Production Supervisor for our Bonded Abrasives business with responsibility in our Large Molding department, plant 8. Justin started as a finishing operator on third shift, and while working nights, he went to school during the day. Justin's hard work and dedication has helped him to advance quickly in the company. Over the course of three years, Justin has been promoted three times and is currently serving as the Production Supervisor for plant 8. "Looking into the business, manufacturing isn't always attractive, but Saint-Gobain continues to invest in its employees and the business with finding new products, expanding markets, and automation initiatives to continually grow and remain competitive." Keith Scott "Saint-Gobain supported my efforts to grow and obtain my degree while working." Justin Halley