5S Principles

Course Overview

Introduction to 5S is workplace management where the work area and workplace are organized and ritualized to minimize the loss of time and the use of movement. In this 5S train­ing course, you’ll learn how to cre­ate a clean, safe, and orga­nized work­space that sets the stage for con­tin­u­ous improve­ment.

Course Objectives: By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

1. ·         Have an overview of 5S by interpreting the reason for 5S and discussing the importance and benefits of 5S identify the key concepts and 5S principles   and its tools
2. ·         Recognize the importance of 5S methodology
3. ·         Practice Implementing all 5S good housekeeping principles:sort,set in order,shine,standardize and sustain in the context of your organization
4. ·         How to design your workplace based on 5S principles

Who should take this course?

This training is designed for anyone wishing to achieve a well-organized workplace complete with visual controls and order, allowing business to flow at the drumbeat of the Customer.

Benefit / Outcome of the course

5S decrease waste while optimizing productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to attain more consistent operational results. 

1. Clean and Pleasant Environment: 5S creates an organized and clean environment.

2. Self-Discipline: Employees acquire self-discipline, they need to maintain the standards (put the tools pack in their positions, daily cleaning etc.).

3. Identify Abnormalities: 5S is practiced to nip the problems in the bud, resolve it when they are small in nature

4. Improves Quality: By making the workplace visible and clean, the overall quality improves as defects cannot be hidden. It focuses on maintaining cleanliness, safety and efficiency of the workspace.

5. Improvement in Employee Morale and Positive Attitude: 5S creates a positive attitude and starts a culture change in the company

Overall, 5 Step process that helps in creating a safe and organized workplace. All the employees in the unit gets involved and it creates a Positive Culture in the company.

Covered Topics

·         Introduction to 5S principles

·         5S Overview

·         What is 5S

-  Sort

 - Straighten

-  Shine

-  Standardize

-  Sustain

·         Benefits of 5S

    - Sort

1. §  Sort and separate that which is needed / not needed / may needed in the area

1. §  Determine tools and items

     - Set

1. §  Arrange items that are needed so that they are ready and easy to use

1. §  Use 5S tools for proper organization

    -Shine

1. §  Clean workplace and equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain standards and identify defects

1. §  Establish cleanliness standards

1. §  Cleaning Activities

    -Standardize

1. §  work  instruction , standard operating activities  

1. §  Standard Work Development

    -Sustain

1. ·      Maintain the Rules ,discipline and commitments 

1. ·      Never Ending Continuous Improvement – further improvement 
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3. ·       Implementation

·        5S Training Materials

·        Conclusion

Assessment

After completing the session, the students will be evaluated through a multiple-choice final exam. Once the final exam is cleared the passing grade should be 70% then it is considered as an end of course.

Duration/Discount

The training session is scheduled to last for one day.  Skedmia intends to provide discounts to a starting of 4 to 5 individuals. 

Disclaimer

The author expressly disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, completeness quality of the material given. This training does not imply that the provide materials will ensure student mastery. This insinuates that it is the responsibility of the students to further improve the knowledge and skills gained through this training through in-field experiences and or other methods as applicable.