5S Train-the-Trainer

Continual Improvement

Lean

Course Description

Learn how to transform a factory into a place where information concerning product quality, productivity, schedule, and safety are visually accessible at any given moment. Participants learn the 5S methodology to implement specific, easy-to-access visual systems to enhance communications and productivity.

Course Objectives

Objectives/Topics:

• 5S definition and "how-to" for each S
• Sort
• Set-in-order
• Shine
• Standardize
• Sustain
• Include the “Sixth S”, Safety, as needed
• Benefits of 5 S
• Workplace scan and how to integrate with the layered audit system
• Red tag strategy for areas and the entire facility
• Visual controls

4 hours- Facilitator Training/5S Strategy Deployment
Learn how to create a 5S strategic plan to ensure a total transformation of the facility.  Participants will learn the kaizen implementation methodology, how to facilitate a 5S event, and how to maintain momentum for a successful 5S system.

Objectives/Topics:

• 5S Strategy Development and Deployment
• 5S Core Team
• Methods to spread 5S culture
• Overview of kaizen
• Preparing for a kaizen event
• Forms and tools for quickly collecting and analyzing data
• Estimating the impact of the event and Final Reports

Course Outline

This class features a hands-on simulated factory where participants will experience the benefits of workplace organization by applying the lecture concepts and measuring the impact.