5th May – Messages, Methods, and Missed Details
Today was a day meant for messages—some shared on stage, others found between the lines of plant operations.
The morning opened bright and blindingly hot, a typical dry-season glare in West Africa. But despite the heat, I wore my newly gifted company T-shirt with pride. Small things like these connect me deeper to the mission here, and I believe that when we wear the name, we carry its spirit.
We had our Mass Communication Program today—a regular event, but today’s edition brought with it more lessons than celebrations. The participation was understandably thin, with one of the lines still running. But that’s not the concern. What caught my attention was the lack of structure in the event management. There was a certain randomness in how things unfolded, no flow, no rhythm. And so, I decided not to complain but to create. I drafted a plan for a better system—for events that can inspire, not just inform. Let’s put it to test next time.
Certificates and prizes were handed out. Always a good gesture, but when backed by thoughtful organization, such moments can become milestones in people’s journey. I also clicked the photos, as I always do—not just for documentation, but because these frames, however imperfect, capture the pulse of our evolving plant culture.
In the DPM, our attention turned sharply to Line#2 again. The kiln and raw mill continue to report unplanned stoppages. It’s frustrating, not because it happens, but because we’re still reacting rather than planning—even during shutdowns. That’s the bigger issue. The crusher stoppages, too, are becoming a concern. We need to start logging and analyzing them as part of the overall reliability review.
On the technical front, the cyclone jamming issue remains our unresolved puzzle. We've now formally shifted into a structured analysis phase. I keep repeating and reminding the team—any root cause can be traced to a variation or deviation in one of the 4Ms: Man, Machine, Method, or Material. It’s not a question of “if” but “where.” We have to go beyond superficial troubleshooting now. Patterns must be captured, parameters must be reviewed. That’s the only way forward.
A small but significant victory today: the Microsoft Drive issue was resolved. Ever since we migrated from Google to Microsoft, I had trouble sharing documents and collaborating smoothly. Today it finally got sorted. These platforms are tools, but without mastery over them, even simple collaboration becomes a hurdle. With this cleared, I can now proceed with the planning sheets and digital logs I've been meaning to share.
Some days are about solving. Others are about seeing. Today was a mix of both.
🔹 Key Points of the Day:
Mass Communication Program conducted today.
Wore the gifted company T-shirt with pride.
Event execution lacked system and structure; new plan made.
Certificate and prize distribution held.
Less participation due to one line running.
DPM: Unplanned stoppages on Line#2 continue; Crusher stoppages also under scanner.
Microsoft drive issue resolved; ready to resume digital documentation.
Cyclone jamming analysis continues with focus on 4Ms: Man, Machine, Method, Material.
Weather: Bright and hot morning.
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