March 23, 2026

Forest City Gear is proud to announce the promotion of Emmajean Schreiner to Floor Inspection/First Piece Inspector for the ID/OD and Secondary Departments.

Schreiner joined Forest City Gear in July 2025 as a Hobbing Operator on third shift, where she quickly demonstrated a sharp attention to detail and a natural instinct for quality.

In her new role, Schreiner is responsible for floor inspection and first piece inspection within the ID/OD and Secondary Departments. That means she is on the front lines of quality assurance, verifying that parts meet internal standards and customer requirements before production runs full speed ahead. By inspecting first pieces and monitoring work directly on the floor, she helps identify potential issues early, reducing risk and ensuring compliance every step of the way.

According to Amy Sovina, Quality Assurance Manager at Forest City Gear, “Emmajean has an eye for quality and a drive to learn new things. Having her on the floor will help catch issues early and ensure compliance to both our internal and customer requirements.”

At Forest City Gear, quality is not only a department, but also an ethos. Floor-level inspection plays a critical role in maintaining tight tolerances, dimensional accuracy, and process consistency—especially in precision gear manufacturing where even minor deviations can have major downstream impacts. By placing skilled inspectors like Schreiner directly in the production environment, the company strengthens its proactive approach to quality control.

Schreiner transition from hobbing operator to floor inspector also reflects Forest City Gear’s commitment to developing talent from within. Team members who understand the production process firsthand bring valuable insight to quality roles, bridging the gap between machining and inspection. It is a practical, experience-driven approach that supports continuous improvement across the organization.

Please join us in congratulating Schreiner on her well-earned promotion.