Episodes
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Intro & Summary
Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Tuulia Ijas. At the time of recording this podcast, Tuulia is between roles, having most recently been in Reliability and Maintenance Manager @ Asahi Beverages.
In the episode, Tuulia Ijas shares her journey from production to maintenance and the importance of understanding the customer's needs. She emphasises the need for a healthy relationship between production and maintenance, which can be achieved through open communication, collaboration, and shared goals.
Tuulia highlights the significance of physical proximity and regular meetings between production and maintenance teams. She discusses the importance of understanding the impact of maintenance on production and vice versa, setting service level agreements, and using continuous improvement tools to improve the relationship.
In this conversation, we also touch on the evolution of the role of maintenance and reliability in manufacturing, the challenges of implementing predictive strategies, and engaging the younger generation in manufacturing. Tuulia emphasises the importance of open-source conversations and reassessing agreements in collaborative work.
She also highlights the changing role of maintenance and reliability, driven by cost constraints and the availability of data. Tuulia shares her experiences in problem-solving and the need for a poker face in challenging situations. She encourages manufacturing leaders to appreciate the moments of smooth sailing and surround themselves with good people.
Chapters
Timestamps may not perfectly align with the content, and guest dialogue may have been refined for accuracy.
00:00 Tuulia Ijas' Journey
17:17 Building a Healthy Relationship Between Production and Maintenance
23:00 The Importance of Communication and Collaboration
25:02 Understanding the Impact of Maintenance on Production
27:10 The Evolution of Maintenance and Reliability
29:06 Data-Driven Decision Making in Maintenance
31:13 Utilising Technology for Maintenance Analysis
34:19 Transitioning to a Predictive Strategy
45:23 Problem-Solving and the Poker Face in Manufacturing
47:11 Appreciating the Moments of Smooth Sailing
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In this week's podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Filip Kramer, who has an impressive background in reliability and technical roles.
Filip has worked with several large companies across Europe and Australia and spent six years at Amazon. At the time of recording, he was a Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon, and he has since transitioned to a Technical Manager role at Australia Post.
Some of the highlights from our conversation include:
Lessons from Mentoring and Being Mentored (5 minutes in) The Shift from Reactive to Predictive Maintenance, and Why Engineers Are Like Wizards and Magicians (20 minutes in) Creating an Innovation Roadmap (30 minutes in)As always, please note that the opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of our guest and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.
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It's been such a pleasure to have John Broadbent on the podcast.
It's been such a pleasure to have John Broadbent on the podcast. John is a one-of-a-kind veteran in the industry with nearly 50 years of experience (even if he doesn't look a day over 40!). With a career that spans from his early days as a mechanical engineering cadet at CSR to founding multiple successful businesses and becoming a renowned expert in digital transformation, John's journey is a testament to the evolution and potential of modern manufacturing.
Throughout the conversation, John shares invaluable insights drawn from his extensive career, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the Australian manufacturing landscape. He discusses the importance of smart manufacturing, the role of automation in addressing labor shortages, and the critical need for real-time data integration.
Whether you're a site leader grappling with operational inefficiencies or an executive considering the digital transformation journey, John's practical advice and proven strategies offer a roadmap to achieving manufacturing excellence in the 21st century.
John shares so many gems in this podcast, some of our favourite parts where;
- 00:01:35 - The Beginning of John's Journey
John Broadbent shares his early career experiences, starting as a mechanical engineering cadet at CSR in 1975, setting the stage for his extensive journey in the manufacturing industry.- 00:04:13 - Insights into Smart Manufacturing
John discusses his pivotal role in building factories in China and Thailand, providing a firsthand account of the early implementations of smart manufacturing practices and their long-term benefits.- 00:10:35 - The Challenges of Today's Manufacturing Leaders , and the Lego Meme
- 00:14:18 - Real-Time Data and Operational Improvement & Why OEE is becoming a Fad
John emphasises the importance of real-time data integration and its impact on operational efficiency, offering practical advice on how manufacturing leaders can streamline their processes.- 00:16:18 - Driving around town with no dashboard and no windows, and the MD in the passenger seat
- 00:19:53 - Addressing Labor Shortages with Automation
John explores how automation can help mitigate labor shortages, using examples from successful companies like GPC Electronics and Coca-Cola to illustrate the benefits of investing in smart manufacturing technologies.- 00:30:24 - The Necessity of Leadership Commitment
John highlights the critical role of leadership in committing to digital transformation, outlining the steps organisations need to take to align their strategy and achieve sustainable growth in the manufacturing sector. -
It's been such a pleasure to have Michael Riches on the podcast.
Mike is passionate people leader, with an impressive logical, analytical mind. Throughout the episode, it's clear that he always puts people first, and that would be a larger part of his success. He explains the challenges and long-term benefits of implementing new technology, sharing some success stories and mistakes and previous sites he's led. He mentions practices like asset care software and autonomous maintenance. Mike stresses the need for preparation and sticking to long-term goals, even when immediate results aren't visible.
They also discuss how crucial employee engagement is for success. Michael shares how focusing on engagement led to improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and financial performance. The conversation wraps up with insights on leadership, making better daily decisions, and dealing with imposter syndrome.
