5S Programs

Our programs provide real results within a two day period and are provided with an optional support program to ensure progress is sustained. Many of our programs can be used to support a "Lean" or Competitive Manufacturing Program and may be eligible for funding.

We also provide 5S programs for the office and administration area, warehousing, construction, mining and repair / maintenance workshops,

Many of our programs can be used to support a "Lean" or Competitive Manufacturing Program and may be eligible for funding.

Some of the units of competency may include:

MSA31108 Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing

MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements
MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work
MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

MSA41108 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing

MSACMS401A Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT432A Analyse manual handling systems
MSACMT440A Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT441A Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing

MSA51108 Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing

MSACMC611A Manage people relationships

MSACMT640A Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

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Sort

Remove from the workplace all items that are not needed.
- Sorting means leaving only the bare necessities
- When in doubt, throw it away or “Red Tag” it

Decide what is needed, decide where it is needed, decide how much
you need. Use Red Tags to make decisions on items.

Set in Order

A place for everything and everything in its place!
Decide where things should go, label the item and the space. Use colour coding, signage and floor markings.

Consider ergonomics/safety and frequency of use.

Shine

Remove sources of contamination and error.
A clean workplace highlights problems quickly. Often referred to as "Sweep" this stage introduces the concept of visual workplace - any item out of place is quickly detected, and rectified.

Standardise

Set standards for inspections, cleaning, lubrication and other routine tasks.
An important factor in high performance teamwork is the establishment of standards. High standards ensure that the gains from the previous 5S activities are locked in and do not slip over time.

The goal is to be "Tour Ready" at any time.

Sustain

Maintain the momentum, your competitors are!
Implement continuous improvement processes to maintain the efforts, regular assessments and Kaizen (Rapid Improvement Events) will ensure that you continue to improve your workplace.

Lean Manufacturing Implementation

Our Lean Manufacturing programs can be government subsidised.

Lean Manufacturing provides your orgranisation with a framework to simplify your processes, reducing the time it takes to convert a customer order into a real product. This frees up resources to add additional value to your business, without adding additional cost.

The process is based on five concepts

Identifying value adding activities
Improving work flows
Reducing non-value adding activities
Matching resources with demand
Continuous improvement - the pursuit of perfection

Make your business more profitable by applying these concepts today.

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