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Title Page

Client / Site

Conducted on (Date and Time) 

Inspected by

Location 

Criteria:
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EXCELLENT: Comply with the criteria without exception.
AVERAGE: Comply with the criteria with minimal exception.
POOR: Does not comply with the criteria.

SORT

Materials, parts or components • Are materials moved in a timely manner?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Machines and other equipment • Are there any unused machines or other equipment
around?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Visual control • Are all waste materials in the correct skips?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Containers • Are customer packaging stored safety & incorrect locations?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is unused equipment and machinery eliminated from the area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is the floor clear of all tools, spare parts, and materials?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are the floors in 'common areas' free of trash and debris?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are obsolete inventory and raw material eliminated from the area Ike below the table?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is the work in process organized so as to reduce travel time and other forms of waste?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is the work in process inventory reduced to the least possible amount?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Are aisles, doorways, electrical panels, and fire extinguishers free from material and
blockages?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are tripping hazards and obstructions eliminated from the area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

SET IN ORDER

Location indicators • Are Sub-Con locations clearly marked?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Item Indicators • Are shelves clearly marked with location?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Quantity Indicators • Are Finished Goods stacked to correct No. of boxes?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Parking/loading docks • Are all unused trucks and forklifts parked in the designated
area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Material storage • Is stock rotation (FIFO) being adhered to?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are work areas, storage areas, and equipment surroundings clearly labeled, marked,
and/or footprinted if necessary?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Are storage places for tools and equipment designated and marked?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are storage places for work in the process designated and marked?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is machinery, storage equipment and columns identified and numbered?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are all pipes, controls and gauges identified and labeled to show function or purpose?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are team bulletin boards current and in good order?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

SHINE

Floors & gangways • Are floors, exits & entrances kept clear, clean and free of waste?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Work Surfaces • Are work surfaces clean & tidy?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Cleaning Responsibilities • Is the person responsible for allocating cleaning duties?

(Stores Supervisor)

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Habitual cleanliness • Is the set standard being maintained?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are recycling bins located as necessary with trash and recycling being controlled in the
area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

5S holding and disposal areas are well maintained?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are slot locations free of empty pallets and trash?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are machines clean, well kept and in good repair?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are slot locations in pick ready condition?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are slot locations free of hanging shrink wrap or banding?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are floors and equipment in the area free of dirt/grease or fluids?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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STANDARDIZED

Concerns sheets • Are concerns regularly being generated?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Concerns • Are concerns regularly being acted upon?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Operation standards • Are Operation Standards written, clear and actively used?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Check Sheets • Have checks been carried out & documentation completed?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are shine maps available and employees aware of responsibilities

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is there a standard work in place including quality checks, and usege of work stations?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are bins and parts property identified and labeled?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are supplies labeled and in their place?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Are footprinted and labeled areas adhered to?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are visual safety signs and floor markings used to identify hazards in the area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

SUSTAIN

Training • Is everyone adequately trained in 5S procedures?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Parts • Are parts being stored correctly?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Timed Deliveries • Are times being adhered to?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Cleaning routine • Is cleaning routine present & are ail toots & materials available?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Hourly monitor • Are supplier delivery times adhered to?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are all start-up safety checks carried out and documented?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

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Is everyone within the area wearing proper personal protective equipment?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are unused tools, equipment, raw materials and work property stored?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are emergency plans, labels, and equipment visible and property stored in the area?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are corrective actions from 5S audit identified and adhered to?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Are employees receiving weekly feedback on their 5S efforts?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

Is there evidence of the 5S daily checklist being used and updated 5S audit scores on
the teamboard?

EXCELLENT AVERAGE POOR N/A

COMPLETION

Recommendations

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