Method standard hours revision project

Abstract

This project focused on the importance of laboratory analyst labor time accuracy with respect to customer charges to other internal departments, as well as manpower distribution needs for all laboratories. Analytical test method times were investigated, recalculated, and revised to achieve greater performance and excellence, leading to continuous improvement for the Nutritional Quality Control (QC) laboratory groups at Mead Johnson Nutritionals (MJN). Once the assessment oftest method labor hours was completed, an implementation plan was presented to management for approval then executed throughout all MJN laboratories. The project scope achieved accurate labor hours for a more precise financial charge to customers. The MJN QC group was the user and benefactor of this project tool. Ultimately, this project has maintained a consistent recurring contribution towards Mead Johnson's forecast budgeting.