Manufacturing Unit

The manufacturing sector comprises businesses involved in transforming materials or components mechanically, chemically or physically to form new products. The most critical place in the entire value chain for these businesses is the plant, factory or mill. In many of these manufacturing units, power-driven machines are also used.

The manufacturing sector employs people in various departments. From unskilled labour for logistics and transport to skilled workers for the plant to highly skilled engineers- it needs many people with varied skill sets to ensure smooth workflow, uninterrupted production and sustainable profitability in the long run. The workforce is usually large, and there is a constant influx and outgo of people.

If you own a manufacturing unit, chances are that you are constantly on the lookout for people who can run the show with the utmost dexterity. And here comes the role of Razi Solutions. We help you choose the right set of labourers with the right amount of skills for your manufacturing business.

Key Functional Areas in the Manufacturing Industry

‘Manufacturing’ is an umbrella term that includes all sorts of productions. However, there are five functional areas for any type of manufacturing. These are processing, assembly, material handling, inspection, and control.

You will need skilled labour for some of these functions. However, you can even select our unskilled workforce also for some functions. Here is a detailed description of the functionalities and what type of manpower you would need for each of them.

Processing

This is the most critical function in the manufacturing sector, for this is where the products move from one state to another and proceed to completion. This is not a stage where assembling or addition of materials takes place. Instead, the final form of the material gradually materialises here. Four main categories of processing are basic process, secondary process, operations and finishing.

Type of labour required: Skilled

Why?

• The basic process is where the initial form of the final product is processed. Here, the workers convene the raw materials into the basic geometry of the final product.
• The secondary process is where the workers subject the product to various machining such as drilling, milling, presswork, etc.
• Operations aimed at improving the physical properties of the product completed so far but not changing those properties. For example, if you are in garment manufacturing, strengthening the metal parts (buttons, buckles, etc.), preshrinking the fabric etc., will be done in this step.
• The finishing process involves improving the appearance of the product, providing a protective layer on it, etc. Here the labourers will be doing polishing, painting etc.

You will need skilled labour who would know how to operate the machines, load the raw materials, improve the appearance etc.

Assembly

This is the second level of functioning in the manufacturing sector. After the processing, products reach here to be worked upon by another set of workers. Here, two or more portions of semi-finished products are joined together.

Type of labour required: Semiskilled

Why?

The type of job responsibilities within this segment requires no specific technical skill. Rather the works are of generic category. Thus, semiskilled labour will be able to perform those. Their works will include:

• Mechanical fastening such as screwing, using nuts and rivets, etc.
• Joining parts by mechanical processes, for example, welding, soldering, brazing etc
• Product fabrication

Material Handling

This is where the products under manufacturing are moved from one unit to another or stored in between processes. It is one of those functions where labour, skill and cost both are necessary to be on the higher side.

Type of labour required: skilled

Why?

• Material handling and storage are essential for improving customer service. The way products are stored and how fast they can be found when needed.
• Proper handling ensures minimal or zero damage.
• Appropriate handling and storage ensure higher chances of safety from accidents within the manufacturing unit.
• Efficient handling, thus, is vital for effectual product output. Here at Razi Solutions, you can find the perfect set of skilled workforce for your manufacturing establishment and ensure reaching the target production amount hassle-free.

Inspection

This function of the manufacturing sector falls under the category of quality control, to be precise. With inspection, testing is also done at this stage to ensure the products meet the prior set of qualifying criteria regarding designs, dimensions and other such specifications.

Type of labour required: skilled, semiskilled

Why?

• The people vested with this responsibility must be aware of the standards the products should meet. Thus, knowledge and skill are necessary for the workers.
• Functional specifications of the final product must match, and human involvement can ensure that only when they have adequate training about it. So, you can employ semiskilled labour and arrange for training sessions to make them adept at this.
• Semiskilled labour can check whether the final product is running smoothly or not. If not, they do not have to identify what is wrong with it. Instead, they can simply return it to the previous unit and recheck it when it is resent to them.

Control

The control function of the manufacturing sector comprises regulating the whole functioning of processing, assembling, managing the activities and so on.

Type of labour required: Skilled

Why?

The workers here have to complete the following tasks:

• Manipulating the inputs to ensure specific performance objectives are met
• Maintaining the equipment
• Moving materials and products or monitoring others doing the work
• Sticking to the prior set schedule for shipping products
• Managing work in a manner to keep plant operation costs as minimal as possible

So, a control functioning unit in the manufacturing sector works as a point where physical operations within the unit and the activities at the production level. Thus, it would be best if you employed only skilled labour for this purpose.

Role of Unskilled Labour in Manufacturing

Almost all job responsibilities in the manufacturing sector call for skilled labour. However, you will also need an unskilled workforce for certain jobs. Razi Solutions can provide unskilled labour to you who can work as:

• Cleaners or sweepers
• Watchmen
• Peons
• Office boys

At Razi Solutions, we ensure you run your business worry-free and most efficiently with the help of a well-trained workforce. Contact us today to choose from our skilled, semiskilled and unskilled labour pool.