With Safety Week just around the corner, I'm excited to share what it means to me and my reflections from an immensely engaging and memorable experience I had a few years back. This experience had a lasting impact on me and in today's Gemba principles being applied within Greif's operations team. Safety stands as our core value at Greif, and Gemba remains pivotal in ensuring it remains at the forefront of our operations.
Reflecting on that experience, where I had the privilege to join the production team on the shop floor as part of autonomous maintenance schedules, I recognise the profound impact it had on shaping my understanding and approach to safety and continuous improvement.
Engaging in these schedules and mastering SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) were just the beginning of this transformative journey. 🚀🔧📋
Immersing myself in the production environment and essence of Gemba – the philosophy of being on the ground, where the action happens – fostered a sense of belonging and ignited team spirit and teamwork. It was about feeling fully integrated into the operations team, contributing expertise, and absorbing the collective wisdom and unity of the group. 🤝👩🔧👨🔧
The appreciation for each colleague's role and contribution was evident, fostering a culture of mutual respect and support. Moreover, my heightened awareness of LOTOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out) procedures through practical application emphasised the critical importance of safety protocols in any operational environment. ⚠️🛑
As we approach Safety Week, let's embrace the spirit of Gemba and commit to prioritising safety and continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. Together, we can further solidify Greif's commitment to safety and success. Here's to an inspiring and fruitful Safety Week ahead! 🚀🔧👷♂️
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