CIRCOR’s Weihai Facility Achieves Prestigious COS Gold Certification

The certification ceremony, held as part of the All Owners Meeting, featured a series of events to mark this accomplishment. The agenda included the official announcement of the Gold certification by Michael Loos, Senior Director of Quality & CI, via online participation, followed by the unveiling of the Gold Certificate by Tony Najjar, Daniel Stirpe, and Weihai Leaders Brian Chen and Wang Jing. The journey to achieving this certification was shared by Jing, highlighting the dedication and hard work involved. The event concluded with all four presenting gifts to the employees and offering their congratulations.

Achieving COS Gold certification signifies that the Weihai facility has met and sustained high performance standards across eight critical metrics: safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost of poor quality (COPQ), inventory, productivity, talent development, and market feedback analysis. This recognition is a testament to the facility's commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
"The CIRCOR Operating System (COS) is our foundational methodology for achieving operational excellence. It is designed to deliver tangible benefits to our customers, our industry, our global infrastructure, our businesses, and our employees," said Tony Najjar, President and CEO of CIRCOR International. "The Weihai facility's achievement of COS Gold certification reflects the passion and hard work of our teams. Their dedication to continuous improvement and operational excellence is exemplary."

Weihai's journey to Gold certification began with achieving COS Silver status in 2021, just a year after the facility's official opening. This rapid progression to Gold in May 2024 underscores the facility's robust operational processes and the unwavering support from the leadership team.

CIRCOR's COS framework is an integral part of the company's strategy to foster a culture of excellence and accountability. It involves a rigorous, phased approach where facilities progress through Bronze and Silver certifications before achieving Gold. This structured journey ensures that all aspects of the operation are optimized for efficiency, reliability, and lean manufacturing principles.

Tony Najjar added, "Our Weihai facility's success story is a powerful example of what can be achieved through teamwork, leadership, and a relentless focus on operational excellence. We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their continued contributions to CIRCOR's global success."