Introduction to 5S

1. 5S

2. Introduction to 5S What this presentation is all about Explain the 5S process Go through each “S” Show tools that can be used for each “S” Talk about my experiences putting the 5S system in place

3. Introduction to 5S What is 5S? Work Place Organization and Productivity Improvement Tool. Also known as the “5 pillars of visual workplace”.

4. Introduction to 5S What is 5S? A team based activity where everyone works together to improve the conditions in a specific area

5. Introduction to 5S What is 5S? 1. Sort Clear Out Seiri (Say-Le) 2. Set in Order Organize Seiton (Say Tun) 3. Shine Clean Seiso (Say So) 4. Standardize Standardized Cleanup Seiketsu (Say Ket Sue) 5. Sustain Discipline Shitsuke (Shish-Kay)

6. Introduction to 5S Why 5S? Fundamental first step A clean and well organized workplace provides a foundation for: a) Good company image bringing more business b) Improving employees’ morale by removing frustration c) Improving Quality d) Eliminating waste

7. Introduction to 5S Why 5S? A clean and well organized workplace provides foundation for: e) A safer work place f) Cost reduction g) Better efficiency by reducing machine breakdowns.

8. Sort(The First Pillar) This activity involves systematic sorting out, labeling and removal of all items not needed in the work area so that only the needed items remain. Objective: Clutter reduction by clearly distinguishing between what is needed and to be kept and what is unneeded and to be discarded. Red Tagging Local storage area for a predetermined amount of time Central storage area for a predetermined amount of time Throw away

9. Set in Order(The Second Pillar) This activity involves developing a place for everything and labeling it so that it can be found quickly and put away when not in use. Objective: To ensure everything has a place, and there is a place for everything needed. Motion Economy Layout maps Sign boards Outlines Color Codes

10. Shine(The Third Pillar) This activity involves cleaning the work place. While cleaning you observe for early signs of troubles on the equipment before these turn into major breakdowns or defects. Objective: A clean work place where by using the senses you detect possible problems before they happen. Area responsibility Designated time Using the five senses

11. Standardize(The Fourth Pillar) This activity involves making a standardized state that exists when the first three pillars are properly maintained. Objective: Make sure that there is a standardized method to do the first 3 pillars. Prevention Checklists 5 Minute 5S

12. Standardize(The Fourth Pillar) This differs from the first three S’s because this refers not to an activity but to Standardized means: Preventing conditions from reverting back to previous undesirable conditions Continual removal of all items not needed in the work area so that only the needed items remain Maintaining and putting everything in order Cleaning dirt, grime or debris constantly.

13. Sustain(The Fifth Pillar) This activity involves sustaining the 5S activities on a continuous basis. After a year and more everyone needs to still be doing 5S activities. Objective: Make a commitment to the 5S process for now and the future. Management commitment Employee commitment Continual evaluation

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18. Thank you! Presented by David Potty