Implementação de um sistema de planejamento e controle da manutenção (PCM) em uma indústria de alimentos

Abstract

This work aimed to describe the implementation of a Maintenance Planning and Control (MPC) system in a food industry located in Paraíba, highlighting the main aspects and improvement points in the company's maintenance management that previously operated with an exclusively corrective model. The methodology adopted was applied and exploratory research with a qualitative approach, using the action research method to promote a theoretically grounded practical intervention. The implementation process involved sequential stages that included a complete survey of the factory's assets, systematic registration of assets in the maintenance management software, implementation of a QR code tagging system, development of standardized inspection checklists for the elaboration of preventive maintenance plans based on technical recommendations and operational experience, and optimized scheduling of preventive maintenance activities. As a result, the MPC implementation promoted improvements in operational indicators, with a significant reduction in unscheduled downtime and mean time to repair. The work's conclusion shows that, despite the positive results, the implementation faced challenges such as the absence of technical documentation for equipment, cultural resistance to changing from a reactive to a proactive mindset, and the need for top management support to consolidate maintenance as a strategic function. The study concluded that MPC implementation is feasible and beneficial for food industries, establishing solid foundations for continuous improvement and evolution toward more advanced maintenance practices.