5s - Workplace Organization

ASQ Section 1302 Summer 2004 Series Mahoney State Park

The Tools of LeanThe 5Ss of Workplace Organization

Stan Gidley Managing Director Institute of Business Excellence July 15, 2004

5S - Workplace Organization

“5S Standards are the foundation that supports all Phases of Lean Enterprises.” •The system can only be as strong as the foundation it is built on. •5S leads to a CLEAN and SAFE work environment. •Employees and the company must be COMMITTED to initiating and maintaining it.

5S - Workplace Organization

The five pillars that provide the foundation for 5S methodology are defined by 5 Japanese words that start with ‘S’. We can adopt a loose English translation - Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.

1. Seiri Sort (Organization) 2. Seiton Set in Order (Orderliness)

3. Seiso Shine (Cleanliness)

5. Shitsuke Sustain (Discipline)

4. Seketsu Standardize (Standard Cleanup)

Do you know a squirrel?

5S - Before

5S - After

Why the 5S’s?

5S – Why?

What are the benefits of Neat and Clean? • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________

Exercise

List five areas where squirrels live in your organization. ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

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5S #1 - SORT

Definition

– To sort out necessary and unnecessary items. – To store often used items at the work area, infrequently used items away from the work area and dispose of items that are not needed. – Removes waste – Safer work area – Gains space – Easier to visualize the process

How

Why

– Start in one area, then sort through everything – Discuss removal of items with all persons involved – Use decontamination/ environmental/safety procedures – Items that cannot be removed immediately should be red tagged...