10+ Trainee(Line Leader) Interview Questions and Answers

TPM, KAIZEN, POKA YOKE, LINE BALANCING, OEE, CYCLE TIME, TKT TIME are all manufacturing terms related to process improvement and efficiency.

• TPM - Total Productive Maintenance, a system for maintaining and improving equipment and processes

• KAIZEN - Continuous improvement, a philosophy of making small, incremental improvements to processes

• POKA YOKE - Error-proofing, a method of preventing mistakes from occurring in a process

• LINE BALANCING - Adjusting workloads to optimize effici...read more

14Q principal is a quality control principle that emphasizes on prevention of defects rather than detection and correction.

• 14Q principle focuses on preventing defects in the production process

• It emphasizes on quality control rather than quality assurance

• It involves continuous improvement and defect prevention

• Examples include using statistical process control and root cause analysis

Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to improve business processes by reducing defects and variability.

• Six Sigma aims to achieve a process that produces no more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities.

• It involves five phases: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC).

• Six Sigma uses statistical tools and techniques to identify and eliminate the root causes of defects.

• It is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and finance.

• Six Sigma...read more

Line balancing is the process of distributing workloads evenly across a production line to optimize efficiency.

• It involves analyzing the tasks required for production

• Assigning tasks to workstations based on their capacity and skill level

• Ensuring that each workstation has a balanced workload

• The goal is to minimize idle time and maximize productivity

• Example: In a car assembly line, line balancing would involve assigning tasks such as installing doors or wheels to workstations b...read more

The question is nonsensical and has no clear answer.

• There is no logical or mathematical meaning to '14 Q'.

• It is possible that the interviewer is testing the candidate's ability to handle unexpected or confusing questions.

• The best approach is to ask for clarification or to provide a humorous response.

• Example response: '14 Q? Sounds like a secret code for a top-secret mission.'

5S is a workplace organization method that aims to improve efficiency and productivity by organizing and standardizing the workplace.

• Sort - eliminate unnecessary items

• Set in order - organize remaining items

• Shine - clean and inspect the workplace

• Standardize - establish procedures and standards

• Sustain - maintain and improve the system

• Example: organizing tools in a toolbox

• Example: labeling and arranging files in a cabinet

• Example: cleaning and inspecting machinery

• Example: creatin...read more

FPY stands for First Pass Yield, which is the percentage of products that pass quality control on the first attempt.

• FPY is a measure of efficiency and quality in manufacturing.

• It is calculated by dividing the number of products that pass quality control on the first attempt by the total number of products produced.

• For example, if 100 products were produced and 90 passed quality control on the first attempt, the FPY would be 90%.

• A high FPY indicates that the manufacturing proc...read more

OEE stands for Overall Equipment Effectiveness. It is a measure of how effectively a manufacturing operation is utilized.

• OEE is calculated by multiplying three factors: availability, performance, and quality.

• Availability measures the percentage of time that equipment is available for production.

• Performance measures the speed at which the equipment runs compared to its maximum speed.

• Quality measures the percentage of good quality products produced by the equipment.

• OEE can be u...read more

POKA yoke is a Japanese term for mistake-proofing or error-proofing.

• It is a technique used to prevent errors or mistakes in a process.

• It involves designing a process or product in a way that makes it impossible or difficult to make mistakes.

• Examples include using color coding, shapes, or sensors to prevent errors.

• POKA yoke can improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency in a process.