Summary for 5s audit procedure Discussion
5S audit procedure discussions here focus on how to build a practical checklist rather than a single universal form. Framarz Bastani asked for auditing guidance, and several readers later requested sample audit formats for evaluating 5S levels on the production floor. One answerer advised that before using audit sheets, an organization should first link 5S to business goals, map 5S requirements to those goals, and then prepare audit sheets based on priorities; they noted some companies roll out one S at a time while others implement all five together. The same answerer shared a sample manufacturing checklist covering 5S leadership, Seiri, Seiton, and related items such as executive understanding, monthly reviews, clutter-free areas, red labeling, disposal standards, signage, machine labels, and clear numbering of rooms and departments. The thread also points readers to books by Gwendolyn D. Galsworth, Takashi Osada, and Hiroyuki Hirano for more detailed guidance.
Q. I need more information about procedure of auditing 5S.
Thank you,
Framarz Bastani
– Tehran, IRAN
2002
A. Is Iran into LEAN Manufacturing too? I found this inquiry intriguing! 5S is a process that many plating shops would benefit from. Most plating shops stumble around looking for the right rack or tape or plugs that 5S would make readily available.
When my company embarked on a 5S project 3 years ago, we started with related books from Amazon. Also, a firm called Productivity Press from either Oregon or Washington publishes books on this subject.
The best book, and I’m going from memory now since it’s at the office, is by a Goldworth or Gold_____ and is entitled “The Visual Factory.”
Milt Stevenson, Jr.
Plating shop technical manager – Syracuse, New York
Ed. note: We believe that Milt is referring to the 5-star reviewed, Shingo Prize winning: “Visual Workplace” by Galsworth ⇨
Multiple threads merged: please forgive chronology errors and repetition 🙂
Q. I am doing a research entitled “Assessment of the Effectiveness of 5S Program in Department of Trade and Industry Batangas Provincial Office” and may I request you to send me a 5S audit. I really need it for me to be able to finish my research.
Thank you.
Cel Cuenca
student – Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
2003
A. I can help you and give you a sample copy of 5s audit report and orient you in its implementation.
Gerry C. Nagamos
– Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
2005
Ed. note: We appreciate your willingness to share, Gerry. Please attach anything you are willing to publicly share in e-mail to finishingdotcompublic@gmail.com and it will be made available for viewing & downloading by Cel and all who want it. Sorry but private matchmaking would be unfair to the others who are reading the thread with interest only to suddenly be cut out from continuing discussion. Thanks.
 | Q. We are implementing the 5S in the organization and interested to know where we stand; for that we are in need of Audit format & check list for individual S sat 1S, 2s, etc. MANISH KUMAR Q. Hello, I am in process to develop a 5S audit/ questionnaire to evaluate the level (5S) of the organization in the company (for the production floor). I wonder if someone would have a sample of an audit that could me share to me? Thanks in advance, Christian M [last name deleted for privacy by Editor] “The 5S’s: Five Keys to a Total quality Environment”
on Amazon or <!–UTL apr 24 AbeBooks or –> Q. I am also developing a template for a 5S Audit. Have you had any good feedback from anyone that you wouldn’t mind sharing ? Regards, Simon W [last name deleted for privacy by Editor] Q. Dear Sir or Madam, I am being given responsibility within my company to introduce and implement the 5S philosophy. If any kind person could provide me a proven 5S audit document I would be most grateful. Best regards Anthony Connor A. Before going through the audit sheets, it is absolutely necessary to create a serious linkage towards the need for 5s with our organizational goals. Then create a 5s network with your company and map the 5S requirements w.r.t to your organizational goals. Based on the organizational priorities, the 5S audit sheets are prepared and followed. For Example: Some Organization believe in Introducing 1s across the organization before moving into 2S. On the contrary some focus on all the 5S across the organization. Herewith I am enclosing a sample checklist commonly used in a manufacturing environment for your reference. No – Criteria – Max Marks – Awarded Marks – Remarks 1.0 5S Leadership 4.0 SEISO 4.6 Daily self cleaning (min/5 min) is practiced Max Awarded % Leadership REMARKS KASI SUBRAMANIAN SRIDHAR
AKBAR SARFANI Multiple threads merged: please forgive chronology errors and repetition 🙂 Q. I am in the process of introducing 5s into our Site offices and stores. I have established key criteria for each of the 5s’s but am too struggling with the Audit side. I know what I want to Audit but not sure of the marking criteria! We have 90+ sites so I need to make sure all auditing is completed at the same level. Can anyone help with an Audit Structure and marking scheme? Thanks Julia Muston Q. I want to maintain ‘5s’ activities in my canteen. Anil Singh Rathore Q. Hello all, This being my 1st project I want to do it the right way. I need to know as to where I can get impressive 5S slogans, posters and flyers to start with? Sharmila Rao Q. I am a student of final year industrial & manufacturing engrg. I have my final year project on the implementation of 5s in an industry. How can I start my project? How to plan it? I want to get some case studies on this topic. thanks Rakhshanda Naveed Q. I want the simple audit format which the worker can do for 5-s & also easy to understand. bhavesh bhavsar A. Hello ALL I was given a responsibility of introducing & implementing Lean Manufacturing Philosophy in to our moulding & fabrication plant. I started off with a training presentation which I have delivered first to the middle management people including all engineers, supervisors & factory managers & then to the shop floor personnel. Through this, I have established their first most knowledge of what Lean suggests & what would be the road map for the journey. Here, I have selected 5S as a first step towards Lean. I have then given one brief presentation to the shop floor guys to identify need for 5S & at the same time, I have explained them 5S concept & tools & techniques in detail. George Mudassir Khurshid |
That was a wonderful piece of information.
