A quality-control inspector examines aerospace components at Hixson. From Aerospace Industry Stepchild to Lean Poster Child
The Supplier Excellence Alliance teams up with A&D supplier for lean improvements, resulting in measurable improvements
Douglas Greene President
Hixson Metal Finishing Newport Beach, CA
M
etal finishing has historically been known as a messy, poorly organized and managed profes- sion with little accountability and aggravation in spades for all stakeholders. But at Hixson
Metal Finishing (Newport Beach, CA), we are working to obliterate that reputation and make it as sterling as our long-time home of Newport Beach is beautiful. Through a comprehensive lean program championed by the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA), we have become the poster child for lean in an industry that will accept nothing less. Our goal? To revolutionize the metal finishing experience for our customers, partners, and employees.