Materials man” 5S Map “Straw Flip stand/pad, if applicable Pen or pencil This 5S Guide Steps Notes 1. Assemble 2. Post For example: Flip wall, or white board. “straw man” 5S map to view. 3. Agree on how 5S leader explains how the sections were determined. the work area is The group provides input - discussing any suggestions. divided. Any changes are agreed upon by team. 4. Identify a Leave enough room for all team members. place on 5S map Office operations might consider limiting team activities to common work areas like to write in the conference rooms, coffee areas, etc. names of Areas can be identified for individual activities, (cubes, desks, files, etc.). members for each team. 5. Record team Team members volunteer and/or are assigned to a section of the map. members’ Ensure at least 1 person assigned to each section works in that section. for each section It is helpful to have a fresh pair of eyes (someone not normally working in that area). on 5S map. Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees. 6. Post 5S map in communication area. 7. Check your You will know you have completed this task when: work. Team members for each section have been identified and recorded. At least 1 person that works in each section is on the team for that section. Finalized 5S map has been posted in communication area. Perform Area Evaluation Purpose To assist work group in assessing their work area’s current condition. When Do this after 5S Overview and immediately before Sorting. Materials Check sheet” - (1 per team) “Area Pen or pencil - 1 per team Blank of Excellence” form (1 per work area) “Levels 5S Map Flip stand or pad, if applicable This 5S Guide Notes 1. Review “Area Check sheet” for additions and/or deletions needed for team’s work area. 2. Assemble in work area. 3. Complete Give 1 blank Check sheet” to each team. “Area Check Each team selects a scribe to read check sheet and place check marks in appropriate “Area sheet” boxes. Team members go to area assigned (see 5S map). Check sheet” is completed per instructions on form. “Area
Materials “Straw man” 5S Map Flip stand/pad, if applicable Pen or pencil This 5S Guide Steps 1. Assemble Notes 2. Post “straw man” 5S map to view. For example: Flip wall, or white board. 3. Agree on how the work area is divided. 5S leader explains how the sections were determined. The group provides input - discussing any suggestions. Any changes are agreed upon by team. 4. Identify a place on 5S map to write in the names of members for each team. Leave enough room for all team members. Office operations might consider limiting team activities to common work areas like conference rooms, coffee areas, etc. Areas can be identified for individual activities, (cubes, desks, files, etc.). 5. Record team members’ for each section on 5S map. Team members volunteer and/or are assigned to a section of the map. Ensure at least 1 person assigned to each section works in that section. It is helpful to have a fresh pair of eyes (someone not normally working in that area). Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees. 6. Post 5S map in communication area. 7. Check your work. You will know you have completed this task when: Team members for each section have been identified and recorded. At least 1 person that works in each section is on the team for that section. Finalized 5S map has been posted in communication area. Perform Area Evaluation Purpose When Materials To assist work group in assessing their work area’s current condition. Do this after 5S Overview and immediately before Sorting. “Area Check sheet” - (1 per team) Pen or pencil - 1 per team Blank “Levels of Excellence” form (1 per work area) 5S Map Flip stand or pad, if applicable This 5S Guide 1. Review “Area Check sheet” for additions and/or deletions needed for team’s work area. Notes 2. Assemble in work area. 3. Complete “Area Check sheet” Give 1 blank “Area Check sheet” to each team. Each team selects a scribe to read check sheet and place check marks in appropriate boxes. Team members go to area assigned (see 5S map). “Area Check sheet” is completed per instructions on form.
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