- Improving Production Processes and Manpower Per Production to Reduce Labor Costs. In the Closed-Factory Chick Farm Industry, Chonburi Province -

Abstract

The purpose of this research study is to improve the production process and to determine the appropriate number of employees per production line. This results in a more efficient production line. by focusing on reducing waste from Less work for employees As a result, labor costs can be reduced in the production process.               A case study is the process of laying chicks, which this research study has applied the principles. Work-study and work time study Analyzed by working charts of employees and machines and applying the ECRS principle is a theory that reduces losses from cost damage. or costs that do not generate any returns for the organization, it also increases productivity and profits Come to analyze and find ways to improve to reduce waste from work.               From the results of the study, it was found that Processes interested in solving problems can improve and standardize the number of employees by considering the population, for example, farm workers, 36 employees, 4 supervisors, in total 40 people. The sample group is 14 by purposive sampling. And before adjusting the time spent laying chicks 1 time, it took 15 hours/time. After the improvement of the process, the time was reduced to 10 hours/time The reduced time equals 5 hours and also results in reducing labor costs from about 190,512 baht per month to 126,000 baht per month. The reduced labor cost is equal to 64,512 baht per month. but from reducing labor costs Resulting in a break-even point for a period of 6-7 months.