This large-scale training and kaizen event implements 5S Phase I in a big way. Up to five teams from various work areas participate in classroom training followed by an intense Kaizen event that puts new ideas into practice. They primarily implement the SORT, SET & SHINE steps.

In parallel, a Steering Committee receives classroom training and facilitation assistance for its role in the STANDARDIZE & SUSTAIN steps. The Steering Committee sets standards and coordinates the 5S program. They also plan extensions of the program to other areas.

A separate session orients support people such as engineers, maintenance employees and managers.

Phone to Schedule: 816-931-1414

Work Teams

1. Introduction To 5S and Visual Control

What It Is (and what it isn't) 

Benefits of Implementing 5S 

Purpose and Origins of 5S 

2. The 5S'

Sort 

The 3 Basic Categories & Tags

Set-in-Order 

Location, Boundaries & Recoil 

Shine 

Developing Team Participation 

Examples - Before and After 

Standardize 

Sustain 

3. What Is Visual Control? 

Visual Control Video & Exercise

4. Implementing & Managing 5S

Kaizen Events 

5. Into Action-Kaizen Event

Steering Committee

1. The Steering Committee's Role

2. Standardize 

3. Sustain 

Eight Tools for Sustaining 5S 

Who Does What? 

Daily Activities

4. Implementing & Managing 5S

Kaizen Events 

Overcoming Resistance 

Keys to Implementation

5. Stage II 5S

6.0 Working As A Team

7.0 Develop 3-Month Plan

Participants also attend the work team's class sessions.

Support & Others

1. Introduction To 5S and Visual Control

Benefits of Implementing 5S 

Purpose and Origins of 5S 

2. The 5S'

Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain 

3. What Is Visual Control? 

Video & Exercise

4. How You Can Assist

Participants Will Learn...

• How 5S improves the workplace. 

• Why 5S makes for easier tasks. 

• Finding the optimum location for each item. 

• How visual controls can smooth operations and reduce errors.

• The differences between Signs, Signals and Controls and why they are important.

• Standardizing work to avoid errors.

Participants Will Learn...

• The role & function of their Committee.

• About eight tools for sustainment.

• How to function efficiently as a committee.

• What to expect in the coming months.

Participants Will Also...

• Develop future implementation plans.

• Write a "5S Code of Conduct."

• Develop preliminary standards for signage.

• Identify their tools for sustainment.

Participants Will Learn...

• How 5S improves the workplace. 

• Why 5S makes for easier tasks. 

• How visual controls can smooth operations and reduce errors.

• How to best assist 5S Teams

Who should Participate...

• All Workers From Designated Areas

• Supervisors From Designated Areas

• Steering Committee Members

• Selected Persons From Other Areas

Who should Participate...

• All Steering Committee Members

• Management Champion

• 5S Coordinator

Who should Attend...

• Support (Engineering, Maintenance, etc/)

• Management

• Others As Designated