Welcome back to the Manufacturing Stream Podcast! This week we dive into downtime - and how to beat it with better maintenance strategies. This episode features your host Eric Whitley and Joel Cook, Maintenance and Automation Manager at ChampionX. 🧠 Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:- How a proactive maintenance approach can significantly reduce downtime- Why collaboration between maintenance and operations enhances overall efficiency- How to minimize downtime with more effective spare parts management- Why engaging technicians in the documentation process improves accuracy and efficiency- How to navigate common staffing challenges in maintenance- And much, much more📍 00:00 Introduction01:29 Joel Cooke's Journey in Maintenance Management04:04 Evolving Maintenance Philosophy: From Reactive to Proactive06:31 Implementing Continuous Improvement in Maintenance09:54 Enhancing Communication and Collaboration12:17 Documenting Processes and Continuous Improvement14:38 Managing Spare Parts and Equipment16:21 Understanding Downtime: Causes and Impacts18:40 Navigating Staffing Challenges in Maintenance21:00 Understanding Downtime and Operator Skills22:13 Implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)25:18 Capturing Minor Stops and Operator Engagement26:22 Future Plans with L2L and Operational Availability30:22 Overcoming Challenges in Technology Implementation🎧 Make sure to subscribe for more content about reducing downtime and improving your efficiency on the shop floor!l2l.comYoutube: @leading2lean

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