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Manufacturing · Overtime, stress and burnout
A reliable operator, stretched too thin
Ramesh, 38, Production Line OperatorAuto-components plant, Pune. 12 years on the floor.
01 Situation
A dependable operator stretched thin by relentless shift demands.
- Consistently working 12 to 14 hour shifts
- Driven by manpower shortages and production demands
- Overtime repeatedly landing on the same reliable few
02 The problem
Warning signs of burnout surfaced, at work and at home.
- Chronic fatigue, irritability and sleep disturbance
- Declining concentration, a safety risk on the line
- Increasing conflict at home
03 Cittaa intervention
Individual support paired with a fix for the system driving the strain.
- Psychological assessment and stress counselling
- Mandatory recovery periods after consecutive overtime shifts
- Manager education on early signs of fatigue
04 Outcome
A measurable turnaround for Ramesh and the department, within two months.
- Stress reduced significantly, attendance improved
- Family relationships stabilised
- Department adopted balanced overtime distribution
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