What does it take to turn a maintenance team that is always fixing broken machines into a team that prevents problems before they happen?
In this episode of Maintenance Manufacturing Insights, host Martin Engster talks with Jay Olivo, an engineering and reliability manager, leadership trainer, and author.
Jay shares how he helped change a reactive maintenance operation into a more proactive and organized team.
By using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), reviewing maintenance data, and building trust with his team, Jay reduced reactive maintenance work to less than 20%.
His team also reached approximately 93% on-time completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
But Jay explains that better maintenance isn't just about better tools. It's also about better leadership.
Martin and Jay discuss the importance of helping employees understand the bigger picture, developing skilled technicians, and creating a workplace where people take pride in their work.
Jay also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the specialized manufacturing processes used to make coatings for jet engines and turbines.
He shares stories from his years working in manufacturing and distribution, including a challenging equipment failure that required his electrical troubleshooting experience.
The conversation also explores Jay's passion for helping young people become stronger leaders through his nonprofit organization, Leadership Team Builder.
Whether you're a maintenance technician, reliability engineer, plant manager, or manufacturing leader, this episode offers practical lessons about improving equipment reliability and building stronger teams.
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