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Riordan Manufacturing

Performance Review

Employee Name: Joshua Shotwell Job Title: Production Control Technician Department: Pontiac Production Review Period Start: 11/6/2003 Review Period End: 11/5/2004 Last Review Date: 11/5/2003 Reviewer Name: Bernard Nykamp Reviewer Title: Assistant Plant Manager PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS Quantity Needs improvement Joshua is not always as productive as expected for his job. It sometimes takes him longer than satisfactory to complete work and he too often misses deadlines. Further, he could do more to demonstrate his commitment to increasing productivity. Additionally, Joshua does not always achieve his established goals. This has not improved significantly from last year's review. Quality Meets job requirements The work Joshua produces meets standards for accuracy and completeness. He regularly displays his commitment to excellence and he looks for ways to improve quality. Joshua applies the feedback he receives to improve his performance and he monitors his work to meet quality standards. Joshua's quality did improve significantly this year. Job Knowledge Needs improvement Joshua demonstrates competency in the skills and knowledge required. He learns and applies new skills within the expected time period. However, he needs slightly more supervision than he should to fulfill his responsibilities. This is primarily because he falls behind too often. Problem Solving Needs improvement Joshua is sometimes late in identifying that problem situations exist. Also, his information gathering and analysis are not always thorough enough for his position. Additionally, he would be better at problem solving if he better developed alternative solutions. Joshua could do more to anticipate and resolve problems before they grow into larger issues. His participation in group problem solving situations needs to improve. Joshua's performance in this area has declined throughout the year. Communications Meets job requirements Joshua displays effective verbal communications skills and his written communications skills meet the requirements of his position. He listens and comprehends well. Joshua selects appropriate methods of communication. However, unless reminded, he sometimes fails to keep others adequately informed. Cooperation Needs improvement

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Joshua usually establishes and maintains good working relationships. He exhibits tact and consideration in his relations with others. However, he would be easier to work with if he projected a more positive outlook and pleasant manner. It would be preferable if Joshua offered more assistance and support to his co-workers. Additionally, he sometimes does not assume enough responsibility to help resolve conflicts. His attitude has declined throughout the year. Most of his co-workers do not want to work with him because he is often rude to them. Judgment Meets job requirements Joshua makes confident decisions in most areas of his job. He can usually support and explain the reasoning for his decisions. In most matters, he includes the appropriate people in the decision making process. His decisions are made in a timely manner. However, Joshua has too often made decisions that subsequently resulted in problems because they were not well thought out. Adaptability Needs improvement Joshua has been slow to adapt to some changes in his job or the work environment. Also, he frequently needs help in balancing competing demands on his time and he tends to not accept feedback or criticism as well as he could. Sometimes Joshua encounters difficulties in adjusting his approach or method to best fit different situations. Safety & Security Meets job requirements Joshua routinely observes safety and security procedures. He properly uses equipment and materials. He has observed and reported potentially unsafe conditions. Attendance & Punctuality Needs improvement Before Joshua takes time off, he gives advance notice whenever possible. He usually begins work on time. Joshua is normally on time for meetings and appointments. However, his attendance record is unsatisfactory, with 22 absences in the past year. SUMMARY Overall Rating: Needs improvement Since Joshua's last review, he has not improved adequately enough to meet job requirements. He is now in the formal performance management process with clear guidelines for the improvements that must be made in the next 30 days. PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT Joshua's productivity must improve over the next 30 days. He misses too many deadlines, which causes problems for the production line. His attitude must also improve, and he cannot miss any more days of work. EMPLOYEE COMMENTS Employee Acknowledgment I have reviewed this document and discussed the contents with my manager. My signature means that I have been advised of my performance status and does not necessarily imply that I agree with the evaluation. Joshua refused to sign his review.

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Employee Signature/Date REVIEWER COMMENTS I am not optimistic about Joshua's chances for success, given his unwillingness to have a productive conversation. Bernard Nykamp / November 2004 Reviewer Signature/Date