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QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? IDEAS? FEEDBACK? We want to hear from you! If you have a question you’d like to ask, idea you’d love to share, a concern you’ve had or general feedback you’d like to give, you can now do so by using the QR code. All information can be shared anonymously, or you may leave contact info if you’d like a response. HAVE A PURPOSE STORY TO SHARE? Ozinga’s purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations. We want to hear - and share - your purpose stories with our coworkers. If you have made a positive impact, or if you know of a coworker who has made a positive impact, please share the story with us at https://bit.ly/ozingapurpose 2
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RETIREMENT BREAKFASTS
The first Indiana Alumni Breakfast was held on July 14 in Griffith. Jim Ozinga joined the 24 guests. Our Illinois South Alumni joined together on July 11 for breakfast in Tinley Park. On July 14, Wisconsin Alumni attended breakfast in Kenosha. 1 2
1. Bill Clark and his wife enjoyed a 15-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest. 2. Mark Ronan enjoys life in Denver with his family.
INDIANA IL SOUTH WISCONSIN RETIREE ROUNDUP: OZINGA ALUMNI BUSY IN RETIREMENT
This group is a place for young professionals to get to know their fellow coworkers from different regions and departments by participating in fun outings and serving as a space for sharing wisdom and advice.
Ohana When tragedy strikes, this group steps in to fill the gap and provide support in different ways, such as a word of prayer, meals, rides to work, hospital visits, etc. This group identifies the needs of our coworkers and finds ways to offer support.
JOIN A COWORKER RESOURCE GROUP
Young Professionals
Women’s This group provides opportunities for women to share common interests and engage with each other. Some ideas may include Bible study, craft groups, mentoring and participating in recreational outings. Veterans This group provides resources, support and networking opportunities, such as mentoring, community outreach and career and personal development, for active or former military members.
Ozinga enjoys bringing like-minded coworkers together to share experiences, learn from one another and strengthen our community, which is why we offer Coworker Resource Groups (CRGs) to all coworkers. Below are the groups currently available.
B.O.N.D.
B.O.N.D (Bettering Ozinga’s Network Diversity) is a CRG designed to support our new Diversity, Unity and Fellowship initiative. Coworkers will participate in meaningful group outings to gain awareness and engage in experiences to better understand our unique cultural differences. We will also take part in service opportunities to serve and assist at-risk and underrepresented populations. B.O.N.D is all about collaboration, camaraderie and compassion.
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BRUCE MITCHELL HONORED BY LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL
On June 14, Bruce Mitchell, ready mix driver at our Cedar Lake yard, was recognized by the Lake County Council for his many awards as a mixer driver, including his most recent first place honor at the Indiana Ready Mix Concrete Association’s Mixer Skills Competition.
Ted Bilski, President of the County Council, is a former Teamsters Local 142 Business Agent and Local Union President, and he was instrumental in making this honor happen for Bruce.
Bruce was awarded a framed Resolution from the Lake County Council. Joe Sanders, John Grothaus, Mike Conquest and Bruce’s wife Ann, as well as other members of Teamsters Local 142, were all in attendance to show their support.
If you’re interested in joining one or more coworker resource group, sign up using this QR code.
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Bruce will be competing in the NRMCA’s Mixer Skills Championship this fall.
OZINGA IS PROACTIVE AGAINST THE “GRAY WAVE”
During the month of July, some of our interns and summer help took the opportunity to participate in various events created just for them. Chicago hosted a facility and yard tour at our Chinatown location that allowed people to understand how their role fit into the grand picture at Ozinga and offered some 1 2 6
With the Baby Boomer generation beginning to retire, what is referred to as the “Gray Wave” of retirements will hit almost every industry, including ours. Ozinga is being proactive in addressing the workforce needs.
Photo 1: An Ozinga team at Waukesha County Technical College in WI
Photo 2: Kurt Korst tests his skills on the driving simulator at Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, IL
Drivers are the lifeblood of our business, and we have implemented a mentorship and apprenticeship program aimed at driver development, retention and wellbeing of drivers. At the same time, we are developing relationships with CDL schools, technical schools and educational groups to educate people on the benefits and opportunities in driving careers. Participating in community and school events, plant open houses and informational events are ways that we are engaging the younger generations to help fill the void that will be left by the retiring boomers.
Intentional efforts are underway to transfer the knowledge and experience of the older generation to the younger generations through mentorship. To attract new coworkers who will thrive in the Ozinga culture and will want to have a positive impact on others, social media is being used to target specific audiences and engage with interested individuals.
SUMMER EVENTS FOR INTERNS AND SUMMER HELP
ENGAGEMENT SURVEY 2022
hands-on learning about our products. In Mokena, a few of our own subject matter experts offered professional development workshops where the focus was on LinkedIn, resume building, and finding purpose at work. The third event was a panelist discussion with owners and other leaders offering Q&A as well as guidance for career paths and how to manage different experiences in the workplace. There was even time for some fun, as the group took part in a PuttShack event while getting to know one another a bit better and networking
At the end of September, Ozinga will be launching UKG, a company-wide HR platform. During Phase 1, all Ozinga coworkers will be required to use this new program to access pay stubs and request vacation time. For our hourly coworkers, UKG will be used to punch in and punch out. More information, as well as training materials, will be provided to all coworkers within the next few weeks. Please be on the lookout for this information. If you have any questions, please reach out to ukgsupport@ozinga.com.
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OZINGA LAUNCHING UKG
It’s that time again! We’ll be rolling out our 4th annual Ozinga Coworker Experience Survey in late October this year. Be on the lookout for updates and how to participate. The results of this annual engagement survey are an integral piece to ensuring Ozinga is indeed a great place to work for everyone!
Mike was able to paint the entire plant before the strike was over. He handled about 99% of the painting while Francisco Vazquez, Plant Operator in Montgomery, painted the yellow railings on the plant.
During a recent IOUE Local 150 strike in Illinois, our Naperville yard was closed due to material shortages. Mike Bohac, Plant Operator at Naperville, decided to use this time to start painting the buildings at the yard to give them a fresh look. He started with the smaller buildings over the pits and continued to paint the yard in sections in the event the strike would end before the job could be completed.
NAPERVILLE COWORKERS PAINT PLANT
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“Mike has worked at our Naperville location since 1984 and really cares about the plant,” said George Hopman, IL South Operations Manager. “He did an outstanding job and takes a lot of pride in his work.”
OZINGA EXPANDS IN SOUTH FLORIDA
We are excited for the entire South Florida team to continue making a positive impact in their community while building relationships that will last for generations.
Nearly 100 new coworkers will be joining the Ozinga South Florida team through the acquisition of Barreiro Concrete Materials Inc., which will take effect on Friday, August 26. This will greatly expand Ozinga’s service capabilities by adding significant horsepower to the team, including a new service area out of the Deerfield Beach location.
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WANT TO WALK IN THE MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE IN CHICAGO? On Sunday,
Commerce’s Mexican
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PINK
OZINGA’S TRUCK GETS READY FOR OCTOBER
parade
communityrelations@ozinga.com
Back in May, Ozinga debuted a pinkand-white striped ready mix truck to join our fleet in Chicago. This truck was painted as a way to advocate for those who have been affected by the disease, and with Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, we are planning to do so much Pleasemore.keep an eye out for more information on how this pink truck will be making a positive impact in the upcoming months. September 11, Ozinga will be part of the Little Village Chamber of Independence Day Parade. If you (and your family) would like to walk in the with an Ozinga truck, please email by Friday, September 2. Spots are limited.
On Saturday, September 3, Ozinga will be part of the Southeast Side Labor Day Parade. If you (and your family) would like to walk in the parade with an Ozinga truck, please email communityrelations@ozinga.com by Friday, August 26. Spots are limited.
WANT TO WALK IN THE POPCORN FESITVAL PARADE IN VALPARAISO?
WANT TO WALK IN THE SOUTHEAST SIDE PARADE IN CHICAGO?
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On Saturday, September 10, Ozinga will be part of the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival Parade. If you (and your family) would like to walk in the parade with an Ozinga truck, please email communityrelations@ozinga.com by Friday, September 2.
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