Reliability | Jeff Shiver - Practical Reliability Principles

Show notes Get the checklist Jeff mentioned : https://info.peopleandprocesses.com/planning-checklist-podcastFollow Jeff on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffshiver/SummaryIn this conversation, Jeff Shiver shares his extensive experience in maintenance and reliability, discussing common mistakes organisations make, effective strategies for improvement, and the importance of planning and scheduling. He emphasises the need for a solid foundation in maintenance practices, the role of kitting and staging in efficiency, and the significance of avoiding delays. Jeff also highlights the importance of understanding criticality in maintenance and how to change relationships with maintenance teams to foster better collaboration and outcomes.Chapters05:46 Jeff Shiver's Journey in Reliability08:35 Impact of Maintenance on Business Viability10:59 Common Reliability Mistakes in Organizations13:55 Understanding Maintenance Strategies16:30 The Importance of Kitting and Staging19:07 Avoidable Delays in Maintenance Execution22:10 The Role of Planning and Scheduling24:28 Precision Maintenance and Avoiding Defects27:26 Building Effective Partnerships with Production30:07 Prioritising Maintenance Work32:15 The Impact of Reactive Work on Planned Maintenance35:00 Evaluating the Value of Preventive Maintenance42:39 Improving PM Programs for Better Efficiency45:45 Criticality and Its Role in Maintenance Strategies50:43 Changing the Relationship with MaintenanceTakeawaysJeff Shiver has over 20 years of experience in maintenance and reliability.Many organizations still make basic reliability mistakes.Effective maintenance strategies require proper planning and scheduling.Kitting and staging are crucial for efficient maintenance execution.Reactive maintenance is more costly and less safe than planned maintenance.PMs should address likely failure modes to add value.Criticality in maintenance should focus on where the organisation is losing money.Inversion thinking can help prevent issues before they arise.Common sense practices are often overlooked in maintenance.Engaging technicians in the PM process leads to better outcomes.