5 - Launching the Master Plan (POA&M)

Abstract

After Pre-Lean, Lean Preparation, Lean Transformation (Phase 1), the next step is launching the master plan. Phase 2, Lean Preparation and Phase 3, Lean Pilot together constitute going public with the Lean Maintenance transformation or the Launching of Lean. The Preparation Phase is predominantly an education period: Two series of workshops, one a series for management and the other for the shop floor level supervisors, maintenance technicians and maintenance support personnel and any others designated by the Project Team. The content of the workshops should be patterned after the Project Team training sessions. The Action Team Lean Principles and Techniques Workshops must be expanded to include actual exercises in the application of Lean Implementation Tools. Further, it is extremely important that the initial Kaizen Event performed by the Primary Action Team has dramatic results. The full impact of the effectiveness of adopting Lean practices is best made when large gains are realized. One method for choosing your first Kaizen Event process employs the Pareto Principle. Using the Pareto Principle and computerized maintenance management systems reports or any other viable method, a prioritized listing of Kaizen Event candidate processes should be generated. The priorities established should then be followed in the selection of Phase 3 Action Team projects.