Production Supervisor how-to

How to Lead a Start-of-Shift Huddle

A good huddle sets the tone for a safe, productive shift.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

A good huddle sets the tone for a safe, productive shift. In short: start; review; share, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Start on time with a safety topic or recent incident.

  2. Review yesterday’s results versus goals.

  3. Share today’s production plan and priorities.

  4. Cover quality alerts and special instructions.

  5. Assign stations and confirm everyone is clear.

  6. Ask for concerns or ideas, and keep it under ten minutes.

Safety reminders for production supervisors

  • Lead by example with PPE and safe practices
  • Investigate incidents and near-misses promptly
  • Enforce lockout/tagout and machine guarding
  • Make it safe for workers to report hazards

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