Labor productivity improvement in the filling area of UHT 2 Plant of Alaska Milk Corporation, San Pedro, Laguna.

Date

10-2009

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Cayube, Romark O.

Committee Member

Diana Marie R. De Silva, Mikel Angelo B. Yap

Abstract

Alaska Milk Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of milk products in the Philippines. Well known for its traditional liquid canned product6s. Alaska maintain a growing position in powdered milk and has expanded into a complete line of UHT (Ultra-Heat Treated) products. During the coarse of the study, it was observed that there was a high percentage of unproductive time in the filling area. This study aimed to improve the labor productivity in the filling area of the UHT2 Plant where UHT products are manufactured. Using the streamline diagram, it was realized that the low labor productivity were brought about by low machine utilization in the filling area and high unproductive time by the operators. Operators were unproductive when there is no scheduled production on regular working days. Also, the buffer operator is idle more than half of days work. To address the causes of low productivity in the area, three alternatives were generated in addition to maintaining the current system. First alternative is to shorten the number of days in a week for operation and remove the buffer operator from the area. Second, shorten the work-week to 5 days and reduce the shift from 3 to 2 shifts every day. And lastly, to remove the buffer operator and remove 1 shift. After evaluating thew alternatives with three criteria which are Net Benefits, Effectiveness and Feasibility, it was recommended that the company implement the first alternative. By reducing the manpower and lessening the days for production in a week, the company can lessen its labor expenses and this eventually will increase their profitability. A net benefit of Php689,768.72 can be acquired from implementing the first alternative.

Language

English

LC Subject

Industrial productivity, Labor productivity, Labor productivity--Developing countries

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993 2009 E66 K34

Document Type

Thesis

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