A QWL PROJECT

1. FOLDING TOW BAR PROJECT INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENTY OF MULE OPERATION MARGARET L. SELLERS P&DC PRESENTATION BY: QUALITY CIRCLE: COMBINED MINDS A QWL PROJECT

2. PROPOSAL • QUALITY CIRCLE: COMBINED MINDS • Art Aficial – Member • Martin Garland – Member • James Kuder – Charter • Shala Marolda – Time Keeper • Melissa Mata – Minute Taker/Recorder • Elva Verduzco – Moderator/Facilitator • Evelyn Yu – Member • Jun Calalay – Supervisor • Marc Alain Amio – QWL Coordinator FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

3. PROBLEM Define Problem DEFINE THE PROBLEM CONCERNS FROM OLD TOW BAR Define • The old tow bars are poorly constructed. • Easily Breaks • Unsafe • Non Ergonomic • High Welding Cost Overall • Poor Performance FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

4. TOW BAR DESIGN EXPLAINING THE POOR CONSTRUCTION Poorly constructed tow bar impacts the productivity of mule operation. The universal tow bar does not adapt to current operational needs. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

5. PRACTICE • POOR PRACTICE The stacking method of old tow bar is time consuming. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

6. MEASUREMENT Define Measure DEFINE THE PROBLEM GATHER DATA In this phase, the Quality Circle members gather the needed data for further assessment and comparison of the old tow bar with the new tow bar. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

7. DATA Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM GATHER DATA FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

8. COMPARISON Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM STUDY DATA Comparison: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

9. COMPARISON Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM STUDY DATA Comparison: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

10. COMPARISON Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM STUDY DATA Comparison: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

11. DEFINE THE PROBLEM ACCOUNTING Define STUDY DATA The number of old tow bars that needs repair. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

12. ASSESSMENT Define Assess DEFINE THE PROBLEM STUDY DATA In the Assessment Phase, the Circle Members will review the data. The objective of this phase is to identify potential root cause of the problem, and then confirm actual root causes with supporting data. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

13. DEFINE THE PROBLEM ACCOUNTING Define STUDY DATA The number of old tow bars that needs monthly repair. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

14. DEFINE THE PROBLEM COST Define STUDY DATA The worth of wage paid to welder: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

15. DEFINE THE PROBLEM COST Define STUDY DATA The worth of wage paid to welder: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

16. DEFINE THE PROBLEM COST Define STUDY DATA The number of new tow bars: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

17. DEFINE THE PROBLEM SAVINGS Define TOTAL ANNUAL SAVINGS The number of old tow bars that needs repair: FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

18. IMPROVEMENT Define Improve DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL The main objective of this phase is to develop, select, and implement the best solution. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

19. STACKING Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

20. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL Pulling APC FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

21. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL Pulling Hampers FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

22. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL Pulling Wheelers FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

23. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL Pulling OTRs FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

24. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENT PROPOSAL Pulling Wire Containers FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

25. IMPROVEMENT Define DEFINE THE PROBLEM STACKING FOLDING TOW BARS FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

26. DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPROVEMENT Define VIDEO PRESENTATION FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

27. PROJECT PLAN Define Proposal DEFINE THE PROBLEM MAINTAIN SUCCESS The main objective of this phase is to ensure that the new tow bars will guarantee an increased productivity. Control phase will maintain the changes and ensure that the process is carried out consistently. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

28. DEFINE THE PROBLEM MAINTENANCE Define STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE The new folding tow bars will be labeled according to the assigned mule number. The On-the-Job Instructor (OJI) will provide new training for the proper use of the new folding tow bar. This will help mule operators learn how to make necessary driving adjustments to adapt with the use of the new folding tow bar. Periodic survey assessment will be conducted to address the concerns of mule operators for possible modifications. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

29. DEFINE THE PROBLEM SOP Define STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE The folding tow bars will be monitored. Any folding tow bar that requires repair work will be recorded for future reference. Additional refresher training may be needed for mule operators with more than one accidents or tow bar repair work requests. A container located by the new MVS office will be used for damaged universal and folding tow bars. Replacements are available upon request to the OJI or designee. FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

30. DEFINE THE PROBLEM APPROVAL Define PROJECT CONTACTS: DWIGHT WHITNEY (OJI) LEO YUBANE (QWL CIRCLE MEMBER) ELVA VERDUZCO (QWL PROCESS FACILITATOR) MARC ALAIN AMIO (QWL COORINDATOR) FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

31. DEFINE THE PROBLEM IMPLEMENTATION Define DURABILITY SAFETY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTIVITY FOLDING TOW BAR PROPOSAL

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