Melhoria da produtividade por meio do balanceamento do fluxo de operação aplicado em uma empresa do ramo oftalmico do Polo Industrial de Manaus

Abstract

Based on the concepts of lean production, this research was directed to the packaging department of an ophthalmic company located in the Industrial Area of Manaus (PIM). The main problem observed was related to the activities developed by the operators of the line where activities were identified that do not generate customer value (such as over-conference and handling) and also idle (waiting) time that could indicate an excess of labor in the line. In this perspective, the objective of this research was to analyze the work and study of the times and movements of the finished ophthalmic lens packaging process of a company located in the Industrial Area of Manaus, focused on optimizing activities and proposing improvements productivity. Also, in order to achieve this objective, bibliographical research was used as a methodological basis, as well as analytical procedures, converging to a case study, since a specific space (Company) is analyzed. The results show that the applied methodology confirms the hypotheses where it was possible to carry out the proposals for the optimization of the activities in the processing as well as the reduction of labor and also the proposal of improvements that can positively impact the productivity in the medium and long term . In general, the objectives were achieved, making feasible the proposal presented. In addition, this work was of great value, both for professional and personal life, because it was possible to perceive that the study of times and movements is of great importance for the determination of improvements and that can be applied to any process or activity productive.