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5S Visual Factory Review & Improvements

The document outlines the implementation of the 5S methodology and continuous improvement initiatives within a factory setting, highlighting significant achievements such as the discovery of 400 square feet of usable space and the redesign of work areas to eliminate waste. Key accomplishments include standardizing floor markings and signage, relocating equipment for improved safety, and establishing visual metrics for performance tracking. The document also emphasizes the importance of lean thinking in identifying and eliminating waste to enhance value for customers.

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5S Visual Factory Review & Improvements

The document outlines the implementation of the 5S methodology and continuous improvement initiatives within a factory setting, highlighting significant achievements such as the discovery of 400 square feet of usable space and the redesign of work areas to eliminate waste. Key accomplishments include standardizing floor markings and signage, relocating equipment for improved safety, and establishing visual metrics for performance tracking. The document also emphasizes the importance of lean thinking in identifying and eliminating waste to enhance value for customers.

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5S / Visual Factory

IPI Vision

A meaningful work opportunity for


every offender

2
CI

CI - Supporting Tools
Continuous Improvement (CI)
• Standardization
– 5S
– Standard Work
CI – Total Productive Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
• VMM
– Visual management
– CI boards
– Layered process audits
VMM
Just PI – Smart Goals
In
Visual People • Continuous Improvement
Time
Managed Involvement
Metrics – Process Problem Solving
– Kaizen
– VSM
– Go See
Purpose of CI Tools
S • Standardize the system
Standardization
• Return the system to standard
3 • Improve the standard
Why did we do the 5S event?
What was the

FOR

OUR

????
WE ACCOMPLISHED……
• Discovered roughly 400 square feet of
space that we can now use exclusively
for chemical production!
CHEMICAL AREA
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Discovered roughly 400 square feet of space!
• Redesigned the RAM table area to
eliminate wasted motion.
Ram table area
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Discovered roughly 400 square feet of space!
• Redesigned the RAM table area to eliminate
wasted motion.
• Combined the 2 GUI computers onto 1
desk to free up space and standardize
the location.
GUI STATION
BEFORE AFTER

X 2!!
What did we accomplish?
• Discovered roughly 400 square feet of space!
• Redesigned the RAM table area to eliminate
wasted motion.
• Combined the 2 GUI computers onto 1 desk to
free up space and standardize the location.
• Developed a plan to relocate the
apprentice clerk and training materials
to a better location
CLERK OFFICE
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Gained approval to utilize the space in
front of the overhead door for soap
production!
OVERHEAD DOOR AREA
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Gained approval to utilize the space in front of
the overhead door for soap production!
• Reduced the space for the staff desk on
the floor by roughly 50 square feet!
STAFF SHOP DESK
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Gained approval to utilize the space in front of
the overhead door for soap production!
• Reduced the space for the staff desk on the
floor by roughly 50 square feet!
• Relocated a saw to improve safety and
reduce motion!
TABLE SAW AREA
BEFORE AFTER
What did we accomplish?
• Gained approval to utilize the space in front of
the overhead door for soap production!
• Reduced the space for the staff desk on the
floor by roughly 50 square feet!
• Relocated a saw to improve safety and reduce
motion!
• Removed 6 trailer loads of non-value
added items from the shop and old
soap!
What did we accomplish?
• Developed a standard for Floor markings for
all IPI shops!
IPI Floor marking standard
What did we accomplish?
• Developed a standard for Floor markings for all IPI shops!
• Started applying floor marking tape
Floors
Standard Floor Markings
What did we accomplish?
• Developed a standard for Floor markings for
all IPI shops!
• Started applying floor marking tape
• Developed a standard for shop signage!
STANDARD SIGNS

IPI DARK BLUE


WITH WHITE
BOARDERS.
Standard Signs
What did we accomplish?
• Developed a standard for Floor markings for all IPI
shops!
• Started applying floor marking tape
• Developed a standard for shop signage!
• Established Visual metrics for the team!
METRICS

Zero Zero DEFECTS 5 DAYS ORDER NO EXTRA STANDARD


RECORDABLES PASSED ON TO DOCK HELP NEEDED WORK WRITTEN
LEAN THINKING is….
• Understand the differences between value
add and waste.
– What is the customer willing to pay for?
– Understanding what adds value to the product.

IF IT DOESN’T ADD VALUE ITS WASTE!


It might be necessary but it’s still waste.

37
WASTE

What does this monster we call waste look like?

38
TIMWOOD = WASTE

Anything that does not add value to the


•Why is Lean important?
product for the customer is waste!

39
Transportation WASTE
Transportation

•Why is Lean important?

40
Inventory WASTE

Inventory
•Why is Lean important?

41
Motion WASTE

•Why is Lean important?


Motion

42
Waiting WASTE

•Why is Lean important?

Waiting

43
Over Production WASTE

•Why is Lean important?

Over production

44
Over Processing WASTE

•Why is Lean important?

Over processing

45
Defect WASTE

•Why is Lean important?

Defects

46
What’s next?
• 5S audit schedule
• 5S task cards SUSTAINMENT MUST DO’s!
• Zone maps
• Install visual metrics board
• COUNTER MEASURE SHEET reviews
What’s next?
• Floor repairs
• Walls painted
• Finish taping the floors
• Staff desk in office
• Platform for staff desk on floor
• Overhead door removal
• Enclosed dock proposal
FEEDBACK
• Was it worth the time?

• What went well from your perspective?

• What would you do differently (if anything)


knowing what you know now?
Thank you!

• Great
participation

• Support

• Resources

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