DESCRIPTION

Develop a robust workforce planning strategy that aligns labor requirements with production needs. This involves accurately forecasting demand and adjusting staffing levels accordingly to avoid understaffing situations that lead to overtime.

DEFINITION OF DONE

New strategy presented and approved for implementation

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DESCRIPTION

Implement a cross-training program to ensure that employees can perform multiple tasks. This flexibility allows for better workload distribution during peak periods and reduces the need for overtime when specific skills are in short supply.

DEFINITION OF DONE

Cross-training programme designed and training schedule created

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DESCRIPTION

Establish clear overtime policies that require managerial approval for overtime hours and closely monitor overtime usage. By having stricter control over overtime and enforcing policies consistently, unnecessary overtime can be minimized.

DEFINITION OF DONE

Policy communicated to all staff

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DESCRIPTION

Continuously analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency. This can involve adopting lean manufacturing principles, automating tasks, and reducing downtime, all of which can lead to lower overtime requirements.

DEFINITION OF DONE

Analysis done and action plan to improve efficiency presented

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This is a sprint Key Activity