5S and Kaizen for workplaces

Organise workspaces and build a habit of small, steady improvements.

Time is lost every day searching for tools, files and information. This programme teaches the 5S method and the Kaizen habit of small, regular improvements. Teams apply both to their own work area and agree how to keep the standard.

Who it is for: Production, warehouse and office teams, supervisors and improvement leads.

What it covers: The five steps of 5S; Visual management; Kaizen and daily improvement; Keeping standards in place.

Sort and set in order: Removing what is not needed, A place for everything, Labels and visual cues.

Shine, standardise, sustain: Cleaning as inspection, Agreed standards, Regular audits.

Kaizen in practice: Small improvements, Idea cards, Quick wins.

Making it last: Leader routines, Team ownership, Tracking results.

Outcomes: Work areas become cleaner, safer and better organised, so tools and materials are easy to find.; Each team starts one practical improvement during the session.; A simple routine of checks and audits helps teams sustain 5S over time..

What it covers

• The five steps of 5S
• Visual management
• Kaizen and daily improvement
• Keeping standards in place

Outcomes

• Work areas become cleaner, safer and better organised, so tools and materials are easy to find.
• Each team starts one practical improvement during the session.
• A simple routine of checks and audits helps teams sustain 5S over time.

Modules

• Sort and set in order: Removing what is not needed, A place for everything, Labels and visual cues
• Shine, standardise, sustain: Cleaning as inspection, Agreed standards, Regular audits
• Kaizen in practice: Small improvements, Idea cards, Quick wins
• Making it last: Leader routines, Team ownership, Tracking results

Tools and takeaways

• 5S audit checklist
• Red tag process
• Visual board template
• Kaizen idea card
• Standard work sheet

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