Improve NZ 5S Programs

5S Programs

Recognized as an industry standard, 5S is a system to improve workplace productivity, quality and safety and comprises of five simple steps:

Sort
Set in Order
Shine
Standardise
Sustain

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.

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,

Level 2 & 3 in Competitive Manufacturing

21502 Sustain process improvements
21503 Manage the impact of change on own work
21508 Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

Level 4 in Competitive Manufacturing

21518 Ensure process improvements are sustained
21519 Lead change in a manufacturing environment
21522 Analyse manual handling systems
21523 Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing

21532 Manage people relationships
21537 Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

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To have a 5S Specialist contact you click here

5S Resources available from our resource centre include

5S Training Kit

5S Office Training Kits

Red Tags

DVD - Videos

5S Books

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 pervious 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