Superior Essex of Hoisington announces the latest recipient of the STAR Employee Recognition Award. Dan Ukens, Jacketing Operator, was named the fourth quarter 2014 STAR Employee and will be treated to a dinner in his honor, a customized gift pack, a plaque, and STAR Employee parking privileges.
The Superior Essex STAR Recognition Award Program is designed to recognize STAR employees (Superior Teamwork Attitude and Results) for their outstanding teamwork, service, attitude, performance, and commitment to achieving the Plant’s goals. One award is given quarterly to an outstanding employee, and the selection is based on peer nominations.   
Dan has worked at Superior Essex since February 1998. He consistently demonstrates all of the qualities expected of a ‘STAR’ employee such as high work quality, work ethic, safe work practices, initiative, attitude, teamwork, volunteerism, mentoring skills, patience, and dependability. His peer nomination stated, “Dan has a very positive attitude. He has helped train several operators on complex product lines and is always supportive of new products, helping create a positive work environment. He is a valued member of the safety committee and follows all safety rules and procedures. Furthermore, Dan is always willing to make suggestions which help to improve working conditions. His commitment to quality is persistent. He is quick to resolve quality issues helping to make sure customers receive quality products. Additionally, he volunteers for safety audits and helps with projects assigned to others. Dan deserves this award for his dedication to Superior Essex, for his willingness to help where he is needed, and for his commitment to quality. He is an outstanding employee who works well with all employees, volunteers for overtime, volunteers for audits, and helps engineering with product trials.”
Tony Szot, Plant Manager, said, “Dan is an exceptional employee with a positive attitude, strong commitment to quality, effective work habits, patience, and a great mentor. He has been a valuable asset in training other employees on one of the newer, more difficult processes. Additionally, Dan is always willing to make suggestions for improvements and is a valued member of the Safety Committee. Based upon his positive attitude, great work ethic, and dedication, Dan is a model of a STAR employee and is an excellent choice for the fourth quarter STAR employee award.”