Implementação do Programa 5S em uma agroindústria familiar.

Family agroindustries often face challenges related to workplace organization and the efficiency of production processes, which may compromise product quality and management of activities. In this context, quality management tools can contribute to operational and organizational improvements, as well as promote knowledge transfer to small-scale producers. This study aimed to describe the implementation and application of the 5S Program in a family-owned cheese production facility located in the municipality of Cantagalo, in the Cantuquiriguaçu Territory, Paraná, Brazil. The study was conducted as a case study, with an initial diagnosis carried out using an audit checklist structured according to the five principles of the program. Based on this diagnosis, an action plan was developed with interventions focused on workplace organization, standardization of procedures, and improvement of cleaning routines. The results indicated improvements in the organization and management of the production environment, with the average score increasing from 2.7 (between “Regular” and “Good”) in the initial diagnosis to 3.7 (between “Good” and “Excellent”) in the final audit. The implementation of the 5S Program contributed to improving organization, cleanliness, standardization, and discipline in the workplace, as well as strengthening good manufacturing practices in the agroindustry and expanding producers’ knowledge of quality management.