Built for Manufacturing Operations & Plant Teams

Keep Production Moving Without Missed Handoffs.

3 Big Things gives supervisors and team leads clear daily priorities across every shift.
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Seamless shift-to-shift handoffs

Clear priorities for every team lead

Spot issues before downtime spreads

Work doesn’t fail. Handoffs do.

  • Shift changes drop critical tasks
  • Issues get noticed too late
  • Systems track work, not urgency

When priorities aren’t visible, downtime spreads.

Clarity across
every shift.

3 Big Things highlights the few priorities that must happen today to keep production on track.

No replacing your systems. Just clarity where it’s missing.

How plant teams use 3 Big Things

1

Set the Big 3 per shift

What must not be missed

Each shift starts with three visible priorities. The incoming team knows exactly what matters before they clock in.

2

Assign ownership clearly

So nothing slips between teams

Every priority has a name on it. No ambiguity about who owns what. Handoffs happen clean.

3

Track progress in real time

Before delays compound

See what's done, what's in motion, and what's stuck. Catch problems early, before they cascade down the line.

What focused plants do better

Fewer missed handoffs

Every shift change carries forward what matters. Nothing falls between the cracks.

Faster issue response

When blockers are visible, they get fixed faster. Less waiting, less downtime.

More predictable output

Clear daily priorities turn chaotic production into consistent, measurable throughput.
Reliable output isn’t about better people. It’s about visible priorities.

Used by teams where delays have consequences

Operations and plant teams that keep the line moving.

Jack Kelso

“3BT helps me lock in my daily Big 3, stay on top of changes in real time, and keep client work moving without losing focus.”

Jack Kelso

Sarmad Hadi

“This cut the noise in our workflow. Our team finally knows what to work on first.”

Sarmad Hadi

David Webster

“3BT keeps me focused on the three tasks that matter most and makes collaboration fast and simple.”

David Webster

Jeremiah Page

“It removes the clutter other tools create. We finish work faster and stay aligned.”

Jeremiah Page

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See how product and engineering leaders use 3 Big Things to ship what matters.

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Roberto Jimenez
Plant Manager, Automotive Components
Their 3 Big Things
1
Ensure zero unplanned downtime today Review maintenance schedules and pending repairs at the start of every shift — prevention beats reaction.
2
Complete shift handoffs with full context Every outgoing shift documents what's done, what's pending, and what's at risk — no verbal-only handoffs.
3
Hit daily production targets Track output against plan hourly, not just at end-of-shift — early gaps are easier to close.
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Priya Watkins
Operations Director, Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Their 3 Big Things
1
Maintain compliance on every line Check sanitation logs, temperature records, and batch documentation before the first run of the day.
2
Reduce changeover time between product runs Pre-stage materials and tools so line switches happen in under 30 minutes — every minute saved is revenue.
3
Keep the supply chain visible Track inbound raw materials daily and flag shortages 72 hours before they'd stall production.
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Gary Stokes
Shift Supervisor, Packaging & Assembly
Their 3 Big Things
1
Staff the shift to match the schedule Cross-reference the day's orders against available labor and call in support before the line starts.
2
Catch quality issues before they leave the floor Run spot checks every two hours and stop the line immediately if defects exceed threshold.
3
Complete every safety walkthrough on time A missed safety check is a liability — walk the floor at the start and middle of every shift, no exceptions.
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Helen Ng
Continuous Improvement Lead, Electronics Assembly
Their 3 Big Things
1
Close one process improvement per sprint Identify, test, and implement at least one measurable improvement every two weeks.
2
Reduce waste at the top bottleneck Focus kaizen efforts on the single station with the highest scrap rate — fix the biggest leak first.
3
Train one operator per week on the new standard Improvements only stick if the people running the process are trained — rollout is the real work.

Run shifts on priorities, not memory.

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