5 Key Roles of Supervisors in Reducing Machine Breakdowns

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Machine Breakdowns are one of the common issues faced in manufacturing companies. These reduces the utilisation of the machines, reduces Productivity, increases Overtime and frustration among the employees.

TPM is one of the initiatives that focuses on elimination of the Breakdowns. Supervisors have a Major Role in this. This video explains the role of the Supervisors in a very clear manner to help your team reduce the breakdowns.

The five Key Roles are:

1. Daily Checking of the Machines

2. Listening to the Machines

3. Follow Checklists

4. Reporting the Abnormalities Early

5. Involving the Operators are the key roles of the Supervisors.

If you found this video and article useful, please share with your team and help them learn.

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1. “Without changing our patterns of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems that we created with our current patterns of thought.” ~Albert Einstein

2. “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” ~Steve Jobs

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1 Quiz for the Week:

Which tool helps in understanding the Transportation Waste in a company?

1. Process Flow Chart

2. Spaghetti Diagram

3. Gantt Chart

4. Time and Motion Study

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