Perancangan Sistem Kerja Pada Proses Produksi Tas dengan Menggunakan Metode Full Time Equivalent (FTE) dan Macroergonomic Analysis And Design (MEAD)

Abstract

T he increasing production demand at UKM Gudang Tas has significantly increased operators' workload, leading the company to implement overtime and reduce break times to meet production targets. These conditions have resulted in increased work errors, higher defect rates, and decreased productivity. This study aims to analyze operators' workload using the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) method, evaluate physical workload using the Cardiovascular Load (CVL) method, and develop work system improvement proposals through the Macroergonomic Analysis and Design (MEAD) approach. Data were collected through direct observations, work time measurements, interviews, and documentation. The FTE analysis showed that the cutting, stitching, and finishing processes had FTE values of 1.538, 1.765, and 1.490, respectively, indicating overload conditions, while the material preparation process had an FTE value of 1.150, which was within the normal category. The CVL analysis revealed that 60% of the operators in the stitching process required improvements in working conditions. Furthermore, the MEAD analysis identified work organization, work methods, and material handling as the primary variances contributing to the excessive workload. Based on these findings, several improvement proposals were developed, including job redistribution, work procedure standardization, layout redesign, material handling improvements, and operator training. The implementation of these recommendations is expected to create a more effective work system, balance operator workload, reduce non-value-added activities, and improve the company's productivity.