Proposta de melhorias nos setores de corte e almoxarifado de uma pequena empresa de confecção utilizando o programa 5s

Abstract

The apparel manufacturing industries are among the oldest industrial activities of humanity. This sector is an integral part of the textile industry. To transform fabrics and threads into products, apparel manufacturers begin their process with collection planning and product development, going through the design, pattern making, cutting, and sewing sectors. Given the challenges posed by the current market, and with quality concepts changing over time, continuous improvement is considered one of the fundamental elements of organizational management. The implementation of the 5S Program proves to be a valuable instrument for organizations seeking improvements, promoting quality through continuous learning, via activities based on employee commitment to organizing the work environment, with the goal of changing postures, habits, and attitudes. Therefore, the research aimed to establish improvements in the cutting and warehouse sectors of a small apparel manufacturing company using the 5S Program, through a methodological sequence divided into 16 steps. The development of this study was linked to an extension project, with the active participation of students and professors from the Textile Engineering course at UTFPR. The implementation of the 5S methodology followed the Senso methodology and resulted in visible improvements and a significant increase in organization and quality indices in both sectors, demonstrating the direct benefits of the program. The program was successfully implemented, providing not only operational improvements but also strengthening a culture of efficiency and collaboration. It was proven that 5S positively impacted the work environment and team performance.