$1.$ Analyzing Maintenance Performance Needs and Effectiveness:

$$ Describe a situation where you analyzed maintenance data to identify areas for improvement. What steps have you taken to address those areas?

$$ How do you stay on top of new technology and good maintenance practices?

$$ How do you define and measure the effectiveness of the maintenance program?

$2.$ Controlling Routine Maintenance Tasks and Performing High$-$Level Maintenance Planning:

$$ Guide me in your process of creating and developing routine maintenance schedules for machine tools.

$$ How do you prioritize maintenance activities when there are competing demands?

$$ Share your experience developing long$-$term maintenance plans for complex equipment.

Exercising High$-$Level Control Over Supply of Spares and Materials:

$$ How do you ensure the availability of necessary supplies and resources with minimal downtime during maintenance?

$$ What inventory management techniques do you use to manage inventory?

$$ How do you deal with situations where there are sudden delays in receiving critical parts?

$4.$ Initiating and Coordinating Improvement Projects:

$$ Give an example of a time when you embarked on a maintenance improvement project. What was the goal and outcome of the project?

$$ How do you ensure that improvement projects are aligned with the organization$$s overall maintenance plan?

$$ How do you delegate tasks and manage the team during development work?

$5.$ Developing and Maintaining Maintenance Systems:

$$ How do you identify the specific maintenance needs of a department in a large facility like ArcelorMittal?

$$ Can you describe your experience developing and implementing a computerized maintenance management system $($CMMS$)?$

$$ How do you ensure that maintenance procedures are documented, updated, and followed by your team members?

$6.$ Controlling Budget and Expenditure:

$$ Describe your experience with maintenance budgets and management.

$$ How do you track and manage maintenance costs to ensure they stay within budget?

$$ Can you give an example of a time when the maintenance allowance had to be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances?

$7.$ Leading and Managing a Team:

$$ What is your leadership style? How do you motivate and empower your team members?

$$ Explain your approach to business planning and development to your subordinates.

$$ Can you give an example of a time when you had to resolve a conflict within your repair team?

$8.$ Ensuring Proper Communication:

$$ How do you ensure clear and effective communication between yourself, your team members, other departments and senior management?

$$ Can you describe your experience using communication tools and techniques?

$$ How will you keep your team informed of significant changes or updates to maintenance policies or procedures?

$9.$ Training and Coaching Subordinates and Other Team Members:

$$ Describe your approach to training and development for your team members.

$$ How do you identify training needs and ensure your team members have the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs effectively?

$$ Can you give an example of a time when you taught or mentored a subordinate to help them improve their skills or knowledge?