5’s, Improving Workplace Organization

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Description

This 4-hour course the participants will learn to effectively implement the 5S methodology into their work areas and apply this disciplined and systematic method to sustainably improve their work environment. Implementing 5S into company culture will ensure a workplace that exudes safety, process, precision, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

Target Audience

The 5’s training is for employees at all levels of an organization.

Prerequisites

None; No prerequisites for this course

Delivery Method

Classroom-style lecture with PowerPoint slides and in-class group exercises and discussions to encourage questions and participation.

Course Contents

Understand the Benefits and Organizational Impact of Implementing 5S into a Company

Effectively identify problem areas
Manage the 5S process after initial implementation

Identify 5S principles

S1: Sort and keep only what is needed today and gain understanding of the red tag method
S2: Straighten and put all inventory/stock in its proper place and gain understanding of visual techniques
S3: Shine to see problems when they are small and learn to incorporate inspection and maintenance schedules
S4: Standardize all processes to have workplace standardization to ensure error-proofing
S5: Sustain 5S by providing performance feedback and gaining commitment from organization

Gaining Ownership of the 5S Process through Implementation

Identify the importance of employee empowerment in implementing 5S into daily activities and work areas
Guide and motivate employees to adopt 5S practices
Identify the forms and tools needed to implement the 5S process

Measuring and Managing Company 5S Program Performance

Identify critical success factors
Design an effective 5S audit checklist
Monitor specific work area and company-wide progress
Recognize and reward the collective efforts of the team

Textbook:

None; presentation notebook will be provided.

Workers collaborating on a project

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