The Milliken Safety Way

The Milliken Safety Way

Safety is the fundamental building block to creating a high-performing, sustainable manufacturing operating system. When people aren’t worried about getting hurt, they are free to think about other parts of their jobs. They can think about improving quality or how to improve machine performance. In many instances, if we eliminate minor machine stops and breakdowns, we improve safety management —  which also improves efficiency.

Safety can and should be used as a strategic lever. At Milliken, we believe the safety of the workforce should be the first concern for any CEO. Companies that aspire to be World-Class in manufacturing must have safety as a core value. Safety and health are personal to every human being and can profoundly impact their motivation and morale. Our employee-centric approach to improving safety is designed to build a sustainable, organic, internal capability.

We don’t believe that businesses have to choose between safety or production, but instead can have both. The existence of a connection between safety and quality leads to measurable productivity improvements and a direct impact on your bottom line. It also leads to improved morale and increased productivity.