Jonesboro, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/25/2016 -- MHI recently interviewed Hytrol's Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, who won the 2016 MHI YPN Mentor Award. This award was given to Glenn as someone who instills and nurtures talent, advocates for employees, is a positive and inspiring role model, and offers professional guidance. Glenn received the award at the MODEX Industry Night in April 2016.
Glenn spoke about his involvement in Leadership Jonesboro, the high school STEM program and mentoring young professionals at Hytrol. The best he would give to a young professional starting a career in supply chain and material handling is to "be eager to learn from those leaders and mentors in the company. Still be a great thinker, but listen to those that can help you. It will make all the difference later in your career, and will help you move further than you would be able to otherwise."
His accomplishments in the industry over his 22-year employment span range from right sizing the workforce to restoring delivery times to over 98 percent, but his participation as a mentor was a main component for his selection. Professionally, Glenn is affiliated with the STEM Advisory Board for Jonesboro High School, a Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center Board Member, a Tek Starz mentor, the Program Chair for the local ASQ chapter, a participant in "Partners of Education," and graduate of the Leadership Jonesboro program.
The MHI Young Professionals Network provides resources to those who are looking to advance their careers in material handling and the supply chain. The network hosts several events and awards throughout the year.
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About Hytrol
Hytrol (http://www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. For almost 70 years, Hytrol has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to understanding the unique material handling needs of businesses. Hytrol is focused on creating innovative, customized conveyor solutions that help companies achieve their goals. Hytrol offers Pivot Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) an essential link between people, conveyor, and automation.
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Hytrol's Technology Center is the birthplace for many industry-changing innovations, such as EZLogic® zero-pressure accumulation and E24™, an energy efficient, 24-volt solution and an extensive line of advanced sortation offerings, ProSort 400 Elite series high speed shoe sorter, as well as the ProSort MRT series narrow belt sorter. Hytrol offers Pivot Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) an essential link between people, conveyor, and automation.
Hytrol is experiencing consistent growth; 2016 will be the company's best year ever and significant plant expansion continues. Hytrol is strengthened by its Integration Partner Network with 100+ locations worldwide. Hytrol is a proud member of RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) MHI, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association), along with IABSC (International Association of Baggage System).
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