Implementación del método de las 5s para mejorar la productividad en áreas de trabajo de la empresa MC Plast.

Abstract

The 5s methodology is the production management system, related to the continuous improvement process. This method can be structured in 5 stages: Classification (Seiri), order (Seiton), cleaning (Seiso), standardization (Seiketsu) and discipline (Shitsuke). It allows to improve the organization and cleanliness of the work area, improving work performance and continuous improvement of the company. MC PLAST is a small company with 25 workers, dedicated to the manufacture of plastic hoses for agriculture. This company has been in business for 16 years. 7 work areas were identified and in each of them there are no established procedures, nor knowledge on the part of the collaborators on how to maintain order and cleanliness in their work space. The objective of this research is to implement the 5s methodology in the different work areas of the MC PLAST company in order to improve productivity and working conditions. The study has a mixed methodology since quantitative, qualitative, analytical, descriptive and transversal approaches are applied. Two training sessions and internal audits were carried out, which showed improvement in the areas after emphasizing and socializing the importance of the 5S methodology.