6S Implementation & Workplace Organization

Introduction

6S is usually mistaken for cleaning, painting or labelling. People sometimes take 6S practice lightly and therefore are unable to make improvements in the workplace. 6S has a much deeper meaning and it is the first step in increasing value of productivity. 6S is the foundation of continuous improvement and Lean. It helps us to do things in an efficient manner without any waste of time. It also focuses on improving quality, safety, efficiency and morale. It provides the fundamentals to maintain discipline in the workplace. The final outcome of 6S implementation is the marked improvement to the organization’s productivity and profitability.

Active participation and total involvement of all employees in the project is the key to its successful implementation. This 6S training is designed on a take-back-and-do approach. It provides a mindset and a checklist for the delegates to take back and implement in their work place. Delegates should see immediate applications to improve the quality of their work place. This program will also instill the culture and importance of 6S.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits

• Understand the 6S concepts & Source of Contamination (SOC)
• Improve the levels of quality and safety in the workplace
• Reduce the lead time, cost and waste hidden in the plant
• Identify specific areas in their own workplace for applying 6S
• Participate in housekeeping improvement
• Provide a visible management system
• Understand the importance of cleaning, sorting and arranging tools and materials in the work place
• Improve their personal commitment & motivation to the work they do

Key Content

Module 1: Introduction

• Origins of 6S
• Why 6S?
• What is and what is not 6S
• Benefits to workers and organization
• Types of workplace & Sources of contamination
• Japan– well known for cleanliness and orderliness. How and why?

Module 2: Planning for a 6S

• Tips for Success
• Issues and Concerns
• Evaluating Your Initial Situations

Module 3: 6S Principles With Real Examples

• Sort (Seiri): Clearing the work area, Determine what you need
• Set in Order (Seiso): Designated locations/ organizing the workplace, Design your workplace for efficiency
• Shine (Seiton) Workplace Cleanliness: Spotless workplace for high quality, Creating cleaning routines
• Standardize (Seiketsu): Making it routine, Design systems to ensure new norms
• Sustain The Self Discipline (Shitsuke): Changing the future, Techniques to prevent old habits
• Safety

Module 4: 6S World-Class Good Housekeeping Practices

• Different classes of workplace
• Sorting and Red-Tagging exercises
• A place for everything and everything in place
• Cleaning is checking. Use our senses while cleaning
• How to conduct 6S auditing & setting up a committee
• Examples of world-class Visual Management practices & success stories
• Management reinforcement/change to adapt 6S concept and religiously followed by all parties concerned
• Office 6S

Module 5: Daily Activities And 6S

• Steps of implementing 6S – templates, guidelines, audit checklist
• Sustaining the 6S
• Beyond 6S, new concepts and approach
• 6S Maturity Matrix

Methodology

Informative presentation, Group Discussion & Presentations, Video Presentation, 6S Simulations, Real Case Studies & Examples of successful 6S implementation.

Target Audience

Managers / Engineers / Supervisors / Technicians, Administrative & On the Job Personnel / Team Members And Leaders. 6S HOUSEKEEPING is useful for everyone involved in any organization. Company-wide approach is the best for maximum benefit (cultural change).