Labor Optimization Services

The following is an outline of a typical labor optimization project:

Base Line Assessment

• Videotaping of manufacturing operations or on-site pre-determined time study data collection
• Factory Flow analysis of fork truck drivers and material handling personnel
• Development of a current state time study for existing operations
• Identify safety and ergonomic issues for future analysis and recommendations
• Development of a current state cycle line layout for the manufacturing operations
• Development of baseline metrics for future comparative analysis to an optimized future state Direct and Indirect Labor plan

Future State Plan Development

• Rebalancing of manufacturing and assembly content focused on the elimination of non-value added activities which include the following:

• • Defects
  • Overproduction
  • Waiting
  • Not utilizing talent
  • Transportation
  • Inventory excess
  • Motion waste
  • Excess processing
• Correct any identified ergonomic or safety issues from the baseline assessment
• Development of a future state cycle line layout which identifies to the optimal Required to Operate (RTO) indirect and direct labor plan
• Update all process documentation to support the new lean and efficient plan
• Train operators on their new work assignments
• Provide hands-on implementation support

Note:

Please refer to our Process Documentation Maintenance Program (PDMP) to support future continuous improvement initiatives and future Quality Audits.

No matter what industry you’re in, we are here to support your labor optimization needs. For more information on our manufacturing direct and indirect labor optimization services, contact the team today!