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What are Production OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Production to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Production OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Production OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Production Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to boost Socotra Creative Centre's handcraft production and market reach
ObjectiveBoost Socotra Creative Centre's handcraft production and market reach
KRIncrease weekly handcraft production output by 30%
Invest in advanced handcraft tools and equipment- Hire additional qualified staff for handcraft production
- Implement efficient production techniques and processes
- KRAttract 15% more local tourists with targeted marketing
- Identify popular local attractions and events for promotional focus
- Develop targeted social media ad campaigns for local audiences
- Organize exclusive deals or discounts for local tourists
- KRSecure 3 new export contracts for handcraft products
- Contact potential buyers, present product proposals
- Research potential international markets for handcraft products
- Negotiate and finalize export contracts
OKRs to improve strategic smoothing for efficient production capacity
- ObjectiveImprove strategic smoothing for efficient production capacity
- KRBoost production output by 20% through efficiency-enhancing strategies
- Implement a robust preventive maintenance schedule
- Streamline the manufacturing process to eliminate waste
- Train staff on time-saving techniques and productivity tools
- KRReduce waste generation by 10% to improve resource usage efficiency
- Initiate regular audits to identify wasteful practices
- Invest in energy-efficient equipment and technologies
- Implement a comprehensive recycling program in all operations
- KRDecrease production downtime by 15% to enhance overall capacity
- Install preventative maintenance schedule for all machinery
- Upgrade outdated production equipment
- Train operators on troubleshooting small issues
OKRs to enhance efficiency in production and testing processes
- ObjectiveEnhance efficiency in production and testing processes
- KRIncrease successful first-time production runs by 10% to reduce rework
- Implement process checks to identify errors early
- Strengthen staff training on production procedures
- Upgrade equipment for better precision and efficiency
- KRReduce production errors by 15% through implementing strict quality control measures
- Regularly monitor and correct production errors promptly
- Implement stringent quality control measures in the production process
- Conduct regular training for staff on quality standards
- KRDecrease testing time by 20% by optimizing testing procedures
- Review current testing methods for inefficiencies and redundancies
- Train staff in new, optimized testing procedures
- Implement automation for repetitive testing tasks
OKRs to foster continuous improvement culture in production team
- ObjectiveFoster continuous improvement culture in production team
- KRIncrease production team engagement in suggesting improvement ideas by 30%
- Provide training on successful idea generation techniques
- Implement a rewards system for valuable improvement suggestions
- Conduct weekly brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas
- KRAchieve a 20% reduction in production errors utilizing improvement techniques
- Train staff regularly on error prevention strategies
- Update and fine-tune production machinery for precision
- Implement strict quality control processes on production lines
- KRImplement weekly training sessions covering different improvement methodologies by end of quarter
- Identify relevant improvement methodologies for training
- Schedule and communicate the training sessions
- Design engaging weekly training curriculums
OKRs to enhance production quality to reduce issue occurrence
- ObjectiveEnhance production quality to reduce issue occurrence
- KRIncrease testing coverage by 25% to identify pending issues
- Identify areas with lacking testing coverage immediately
- Prioritize testing the system functionalities more rigorously
- Allocate additional resources to expand testing protocols
- KRConduct two production quality control trainings for staff
- Develop detailed, engaging training materials for both sessions
- Identify relevant topics for two production quality control trainings
- Schedule and carry out the two training sessions
- KRReduce production defect rate by 15% through process optimization
- Monitor, evaluate the new process's performance regularly
- Implement targeted changes to optimize efficiency and quality
- Analyze existing production process for potential areas of improvement
OKRs to start production of lycopene from tomatoes using innovative technology
- ObjectiveStart production of lycopene from tomatoes using innovative technology
- KRInstall new machinery enabling innovative tomato lycopene extraction by end of period
- Set up training and testing for machinery utilization
- Procure necessary machinery for tomato lycopene extraction
- Schedule installation of the new extraction machinery
- KREnsure team is fully trained on new extraction process within the first month
- Organize reinforcement training based on assessment results
- Schedule initial training sessions on the new extraction process
- Develop and implement a process competency assessment
- KRAchieve a successful first run of lycopene production, delivering 1000 units
- Identify suitable lycopene production conditions and methods
- Scale up production to 1000 units and deliver
- Test the production process through small-scale trials
OKRs to drastically reduce material wastage in the production process
- ObjectiveDrastically reduce material wastage in the production process
- KRImplement 2 new waste minimization techniques in the production process
- Implement, train staff and monitor these waste minimization methods
- Research different waste minimization techniques in the production industry
- Select two methods that best suit our production process
- KRIncrease utilization rates of raw materials by 15%
- Implement more efficient inventory tracking system
- Enhance machinery to reduce waste production
- Train employees on resource optimization techniques
- KRAccomplish a 20% reduction in scrap material produced per product unit by quarter's end
- Train staff on waste reduction techniques
- Regularly audit and adjust production procedures
- Implement more efficient production processes to minimize waste
OKRs to enhance product quality by reducing production defects
- ObjectiveEnhance product quality by reducing production defects
- KRDecrease production defects by 30% through tightened quality control processes
- Train staff on the new quality standards
- Implement stringent quality control measures in the production line
- Regularly inspect and update production equipment
- KRConduct training sessions for QA team to enhance in-depth product knowledge
- Identify key product aspects for the QA team to understand deeply
- Schedule and facilitate product knowledge training sessions
- Develop comprehensive training materials/briefs for each aspect
- KRImplement a new, more thorough testing protocol within the development cycle
- Research and adopt a comprehensive testing method
- Educate development team about new protocol
- Identify the weak spots in the current testing protocol
OKRs to achieve production readiness for MassBalancer ISCC EU feature
- ObjectiveAchieve production readiness for MassBalancer ISCC EU feature
- KREnsure 100% documentation of the MassBalancer ISCC EU feature for user reference
- Identify gaps in the current documentation
- Review existing documentation on the MassBalancer ISCC EU feature
- Update or create necessary documents to fill in gaps
- KRComplete all necessary development tasks associated with the MassBalancer ISCC EU feature
- Finalize the code for the MassBalancer ISCC EU feature
- Test the feature for efficiency and bug fixes
- Release and integrate the feature into the main software platform
- KRSuccessfully conduct beta testing for MassBalancer ISCC EU with zero critical issues
- Set up and distribute MassBalancer ISCC EU to selected beta testers
- Identify and resolve any critical issues immediately
- Regularly monitor and collect feedback from beta testers
OKRs to double cacao grain production
- ObjectiveDouble cacao grain production
- KRImprove seed germination rate by 75%
- Utilize high-quality, nutrient rich soil for planting
- Research and implement an optimal watering schedule for seed type
- Implement appropriate temperature and light controls
- KRIncrease daily planting rate by 60%
- Invest in faster, automated planting equipment
- Hire additional qualified gardeners for increased planting
- Offer overtime incentives for increased productivity
- KRBoost efficiency of farming practices by 50%
- Implement advanced irrigation technology for water and nutrient management
- Training farmers to use precision agriculture tools and methods
- Incorporate crop rotation strategies to increase soil fertility
Production OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
More Production OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to enhance data governance maturity with metadata and quality management
- OKRs to enhance system security for robust protection
- OKRs to ensure optimal resource allocation against program commitments
- OKRs to improve lead generation through effective lead capture strategies