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Speaking the Same Maintenance & Reliability Language

The Importance of Understanding the Terms and Definitions of the Maintenance & Reliability Language

4759535950_7bca6684c8_zImagine being asked to discuss a breakdown during a production meeting.  Only you are not aware of a breakdown, but production is claiming there was one and it could have been prevented by some Preventative Maintenance.  You ask what equipment the breakdown was on and check the records.   The records show there was a minor corrective action on the equipment last night, but not a breakdown.

After some discussion, the production manager explains that there was a […]

By |2019-04-19T15:50:06-04:00February 1st, 2016|Capability, Knowledge, People, CMMS, Data Standards, Organizational Management, Teamwork|Comments Off on Speaking the Same Maintenance & Reliability Language

RACI: The Final Step in the Roles & Responsibilities Process

Tie all the Roles & Responsibilities Together in an Easy To Use Document

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This is the final post in the series on roles & responsibilities and is the final step in ensuring the team is working together.  So far in the series we cover the importance of defining role & responsibilities.  How to determine roles & responsibilities, and the major roles in the maintenance department.  In the last post, we will cover how to tie it all together in a simple, easy to use document.  A […]

Get Your Parts Right: The Storeroom Manager

The Roles & Responsibilities of the Storeroom Manager

8098903775_24e7f2c195_oThe storeroom manager has the responsibility of ensuring the right parts, in the right quantity, at the right time are available.  But what if they are pre-occupied with other tasks to properly manage the storeroom?  It increases costs, delays work and increases Mean Time to Repair.  This series continues with the storeroom manager.   With the storeroom manager clear on their roles and responsibilities, the storeroom can operate efficiently and accurately.

If you followed the steps in first post of the series, and have reviewed […]

By |2018-01-30T07:41:19-05:00December 14th, 2015|Organizational Management, People, Roles & Responsibilities|Comments Off on Get Your Parts Right: The Storeroom Manager

The Coach: The Maintenance Supervisor

The Roles & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is known as the coach of the maintenance department.  But what if they are pre-occupied with other tasks and unable to coach the technicians?  It has the potential to increase overtime, increase rework and increase Mean Time to Repair.  That is why this series continues with the Maintenance Supervisor.   With the Supervisor clear on their roles and responsibilities, the technicians get the coaching they need to succeed.

If you followed the steps in first post of the series, and have […]

By |2018-01-30T07:27:51-05:00December 7th, 2015|Organizational Management, People, Roles & Responsibilities|Comments Off on The Coach: The Maintenance Supervisor

The Driver of Wrench Time: The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

The Roles & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Schedule 2/6The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler is known as the coordinator of the maintenance department.  But what if they are unsure of the priorities of the department or business?  It has the potential to increase overtime, planned downtime and increase costs.  That is why this series continues with the Maintenance Planner / Scheduler.   With the Planner / Scheduler clear on their roles and responsibilities, the technicians can deliver the right amount of care.

If you followed the steps in

By |2018-01-30T07:18:53-05:00November 30th, 2015|Organizational Management, People, Roles & Responsibilities|Comments Off on The Driver of Wrench Time: The Maintenance Planner / Scheduler