In this episode of Get Smartr, host Tara Holwegner sits down with Dave Berube, Maintenance and Reliability Manager at Morgan Advanced Materials. With over 35 years of leadership and change management experience, Dave shares his journey from Principal Consultant to in-house reliability leader. Discover what it truly takes to build a culture of Reliability Excellence and the critical success factors that make it happen.
Dave reveals his approach to implementing Reliability Excellence with accountability, the lessons learned from leading through influence versus direct responsibility, and how he measured success with over $5M in savings and cost avoidance. Plus, hear his insights on continuous improvement, change management, and the value of real-world experience in consulting.
Whether you’re just starting your reliability journey or looking to enhance your existing program, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Listen now to learn how to achieve operational excellence and build a culture of reliability that lasts.
Link to related resources:
Fix Your Operations First, Then Technology Can Shine
Make Risk Part of Your Reliability Plan in Five Steps
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