Description

A Shift Plan is a clear, specific, up to date and detailed work plan that outlines all the tasks and targets that each team on a shift needs to complete. The plan should specify the locations, supplies, personnel, and machines required for each task. It must also include clear and realistic targets, major tasks, and work orders for the shift. The Shift Plan is built using:

• The part of the weekly schedule that needs to be completed in the next 24 hours.
• Key decisions and focus areas from the daily commitment meeting, handover, and pre-shift briefing.
• The current status of tasks, work areas, and machines.
• The availability of equipment, locations, supplies, and crew.
• Consideration of the needs of other teams and processes.
• The impact of external factors such as weather.

Dispatch, the control room, a coordinator or the outgoing supervisor should create Shift Plans for the incoming supervisors. The incoming supervisors review and adapt the plan based on their understanding of the work area’s current status and overall operational priorities. Any changes they suggest will be discussed with other supervisors at the Pre-Shift Alignment Meeting.

Final adjustments will be made to the Shift Plan, and then used in the pre-start and for short interval control during the shift.

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