Best Practices in Multi Shift Operations

Introduction:

The book "Best Practices in Multi-Shift Operations" equips shift supervisors and senior operators for this extremely difficult yet exciting task by bringing together best practices from the top firms and a ton of high-profile case studies. This training program enhances the skills necessary for managing multi-shift operations effectively, and it will show how the top businesses in the world handle 24-hour, multi-shift operations.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Problems Associated with 24/7 Shift Operation Procedures and Solutions.

• Study tested Best Practices for managing 24-hour shifts.

• Make intershift conversations seamless, and Utilize proper practices when handing over shifts.

• Improve plant capacity utilization and process reliability, and Build the shift team through training and address the requirements of the shift team.

• Recognize the benefits and drawbacks of different shift systems, comprehend the body clock, fatigue, and fatigue prevention.

• Review the instrumentation and DCS operator interfaces, and understand how to prevent potential problems.

• Utilize in-depth, well-known case studies to study occurrences at other plants to make an action plan for ongoing advancement at work.

Targeted Audience:

• Operational Managers.

• Maintenance and Engineering Personnel.

• Training & Development Personnel.

• Personnel from Logistics or Network Support Teams.

• Shift Supervisors and Shift Team Leaders.

• Personnel Interested in Quality and Quality Assurance.

• HR Personnel and Those Involved in Staff Health and Welfare at Any Level.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

The Multi-Shift Operations Methodology and Problem-Solving Techniques:

• Self-evaluation and work operation measurement.

• How to effectively communicate?

• Continuity of execution.

• Change of shifts and shift transfers.

• Recognizing the international standard for multi-shift operations and making an effort to adapt.

Unit 2:  

Efficient Handing Over and Shift Change and Continuity of Operations:

• How can all shifts be managed and communicated with effectively?

• Messages to the shift leader.

• Collaboration and efficient operational techniques.

• Practice with shift teams.

Unit 3:

Effective Shift Supervisors and 24 Hour Operations:

• Recognizing the supervisor's position.

• The shift supervisor's education.

• "Continuous Improvement" concept.

• The "Kaizen" idea and its application both the TPS and 5S methodologies.

• Understanding "GEMBA," a Japanese phrase that means "the actual place," as a methodology.

Unit 4:

Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Shift Operations:

• Effects of fatigue and accidents in multiple-shift work.

• Arranging for different shifts.

• Evaluating delegate shift plans.

• Understanding circadian rhythms and the role they play in shift management.

Unit 5:

Understanding and Dealing with the Issues of People in Multi-Shift Management:

• How should I react when I perform poorly?

• Encouragement and inspiration.

• Discipline in shift work is crucial.

• Dependable method.

• How to oversee, assess, and effectively review performance?

• Studies of multi-shift operations and action plans at the largest corporations.