5S

What is 5S?

A process and method for creating and maintaining an organized, clean, High-Performance workplace 

5S

The 5S Process

1. Sort - Separate needed tools, parts, and instructions from the unneeded and remove the latter
2. Straighten - Organize what is needed for efficiency
3. Shine - Continually inspect and clean looking for signs of degeneration
4. Standardize - Incorporate inspection and cleaning into everyday activity
5. Sustain - Management creates an environment encouraging the first 4 Ss

5S Gallery

Create a Visual Workplace

5S Promotes Self Management

Tool Board

Street Signs

5S Gallery

Before and After Pictures

Creating the "High Performance Workplace"

Disorganized Drills

Organized Drills

Clutter on Shop Floor Uses Valuable Production Space

45 items Tossed Out & Usable Production Space Created

Disorganized Tools

Organization Reduces Time & Improves Quality

Lack of Organization Makes it Difficult to Find the Correct Components

Organization Helps Create a High Performance Workplace

5S

Foot Printing

We love to take pictures and show them to the world.

Product Flow

Separate Defects

Flag Safety Hazards