5S-Lean Audit Checklist--Manufacturing

Department/Level

Evaluator:

Overall Score

Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Date Performed:
Sort: Are there any un-needed, unidentified items in the area?
1
Comments on # 1:
Straighten: Do the items, stationeries, materials that are needed have conveniently
located, visually designated homes? When not in use, are they returned to their
2 homes?
Comments on # 2:
3

Score
2 3

Shine: Are the stationeries, subject corners, floors, walls, windows and all items in the
area clean, free from clutter and properly maintained? Is it dust free? Labeled?
Comments on # 3:
Standardize: Team has established and documented standards on sort, straighten,
and shine (checklist). Are current standards being followed, reviewed and improved
upon?
Comments on # 4:
Sustain: Have Sort-Straighten-Shine-Standardize been fully implemented and
functioning well? Are past checklist posted and used for improvement?
Comments on # 5:

Visual Controls: Are visual aids in use, up to date and effective in telling how the area
is performing, what problems are occurring and what improvements are being made?
Comments on # 6:

10

11

Safety: Are safe work practices in place and being followed? (Wiring, cable, sockets)
Comments on # 7:
Standard Work: Do Standard Work and Work Instructions exist for the area? Are they
posted, in use, followed, understood, and updated regularly?
Comments on # 8:
Quality: Are quality control concepts in place? Is there evidence of defect tracking or
other process recording? Are checklist posted? Are defects addressed, not passed
on?
Comments on #11:
Material Flow: Are necessities (Cleaning and Art Supplies) replenished when they
are needed, where they are needed in the quantities needed, and presented to the
Person-In-Charge as needed with smooth flow?
Comments on # 12:
Employee Engagement: Are team members actively participating in continuous
improvement efforts (5S team, idea boards, stairs, walls, toilet)
Comments on # 14:

Overall Comments:
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