Waldron Family are an award winning producer of pork, bacon, sausages, puddings & cooked ham. Perfecting our craft for over two decades, the family run business is the recipient of several prestigious awards including Blas na hEireann & Greast Taste Awards.
Company Name
Waldron Meats
Address
Waldron Meats, Brideswell, Co. Roscommon
Website
Consultant
Paula McNicholas, Lean Team Strategies Ltd
Lean Start Project Objectives
- Steamline processes
- Create Flow
- Create a level schedule
- Improve productivity
Key Challenges
- Versatility of staff
- Leadership skills within workforce
Key Changes
- New layouts
- Processes moved from batch to one-piece-flow
- Line balancing
- Kanban for finished products
- Labelling improvements
Results
- Significant reduction in leadtimes
- Level schedule
- 50% improvement in productivity
