“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” –Paul J. Meyer
Often line workers get bored performing repetitive tasks day-to-day, every day and year after year, which in turn affects the overall productivity. For a manager or an owner of a factory, getting the maximum productivity out of his employees can get burdensome.
At Purshotam Company Private Limited, a leading provider of metal marking machines and industrial solutions, we believe, to boost productivity on the shop floor and to get the maximum work done, employers can follow the advice mentioned below:
Keep a Track on the Numbers
Maintaining a graph of the productivity numbers every month helps you keep a track of the units or products manufactured. You can notice any changes at consistent intervals and try to figure out the reason for low productivity in a particular month vs. higher productivity in another month. This graph can be used as a baseline to track the company’s progress and to determine the production cycle. You can use the graph to compare the productions of one year with the last year’s numbers.
Monitor the Production Cycle at Different Times of the Day
If you have been engaging in routine checks on the shop floor at fixed time intervals, you will never be able to determine the reason for lack of productivity. While your employees may be very hardworking and focused, you might be ignoring some important factors which are affecting production during different shifts. Give surprise visits during different times of the day to monitor employee activity closely and also to identify problems you may have overlooked previously.
Monitor Employee Burnout
Although a common problem faced by many employers is an unmotivated employee who is only wasting time, sometimes, the issue is the exact opposite. There are some workers who will never complain or ask for a leave which eventually leads to burnout, especially in a physically demanding job. You may find out such employees who tend to be motivated enough to carry on but are actually not giving much output due to extreme physical stress. Focus on helping such employees and look at restructuring their duties a little.
Get Your People on the Same Page
If you are not getting the production numbers you desire, then probably your team is not as motivated as they should be. You need to make your employees share a common set of goals. You can ensure that all of them abide by company values. You should have meetings with your staff to inculcate a common value of self-responsibility. You should also work towards teamwork and achieving goals.
At Purshotam Company Private Limited, the largest distributor of SIC Marking machines, we firmly believe, productivity is one of the main factors for the success and growth of your business. As an employer or business owner, you need to keep your team focussed and also ascertain the reason for less productivity. Ignoring these crucial productivity numbers can in turn affect supply and your name in the market.
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