When should your shifts start?
As a Plant Manager or Human Resources Manager, in a shiftwork operation, you’ve certainly heard “Everyone that I know wants to start the shifts at such-and-such a time.” You hear this but the question is – What do you do about it? Should you survey the workforce and let them choose? Do you have your … Continue reading “When should your shifts start?”
Is Your Shift Schedule Lean?
There are many aspects to the concept of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Thinking. One of the fundamental goals of applying lean concepts is to eliminate waste in the process. What can we do to minimize waste in shift schedules? In no specific order, here are some places to look: Match the coverage to the workload … Continue reading “Is Your Shift Schedule Lean?”
Overtime: A Grab-Bag of Information
If you manage a shiftwork operation or if you are a Human Resource manager in a shiftwork operation or if you are a shift worker then – Overtime is a big deal Based on my 30 years of experience working with shift workers and shiftwork operations, I consider myself to be an overtime expert. I … Continue reading “Overtime: A Grab-Bag of Information”
Workforce Scheduling for Food Manufacturing
Managers of Food Manufacturing operations, you have some very unique challenges that are often not a concern in other types of manufacturing operations. These are typically issues surrounding seasonality, sanitation, and product mix. At Shiftwork Solutions, we know how to help you design a shiftwork structure that maximizes your production capacity in spite of these … Continue reading “Workforce Scheduling for Food Manufacturing”
Our Clients Are Talking
Every now and then, we like to make sure that organizations not only recognize our knowledge about shift work and the change management process around it but they feel assured that we bring that high level of expertise to the table with every company we work with. We’d like to share some quotes from past … Continue reading “Our Clients Are Talking”
Provide Work-Life Balance
The Weekend Warrior Trap
Human Resource Managers; how would you like a schedule that your employees will love? Plant Managers, how about a schedule that adds 40% more potential production hours onto your weekly schedule? Now that the hook is baited….shall we take a bite? If that particular schedule calls for you to hire a weekend crew (aka Weekend … Continue reading “The Weekend Warrior Trap”
5 Things You Should Know About Overtime
Quantity Matters. If your workforce is complaining about overtime, donβt assume that itβs always because there is too much. It may be just the opposite. In most workforces, about 20% of your workforce will avoid all overtime. At the same time, about 20% of your workforce will work all the overtime they can get. The … Continue reading “5 Things You Should Know About Overtime”
