Certificate in 5S

5S

About 5S
5S is a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely. This system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workplace clean, which makes it easier for people to do their jobs without wasting time or risking injury.

The term 5S comes from five Japanese words:
•    Seiri
•    Seiton
•    Seiso
•    Seiketsu
•    Shitsuke

In English, these words are often translated to:
•    Sort
•    Set in Order
•    Shine
•    Standardize
•    Sustain

Each S represents one part of a five-step process that can improve the overall function of a business.

Why is 5S important?
The benefit of 5S system, is
•    Optimized Organization: The 5 pillars of workplace organization involves, to an extent, decreasing potential time wasted looking for, determining how to use, and returning items. Under the 5S philosophy, parts and tools are housed in a way that makes them easily accessible and easy to utilize.
•    Efficiency: The 5S system drives companies to improve efforts aimed to eliminate waste from the manufacturing process and overall enhance a company’s bottom line. This is done through improving products and services and thus lowering costs.
•    Bigger Storage Density: Standard 5S implementation results in significant reductions in the square footage of required space for existing operations. The system involves getting rid of unnecessary items from the production facilities – freeing up space that can be used more effectively.

Who should take the 5S Exam?
•    Manufacturing Managers
•    Maintenance Engineers
•    Business Excellence or Continuous Improvement (CI) Professionals
•    Lean Aspirants and Engineering Students
•    Operations Head & Factory Managers
•    Production employees
•    Operations managers, supervisors, executives
•    Business Owners
•    Continuous Improvement Students
•    Healthcare professionals
•    Office employees
•    Lean Practitioners
•    Six Sigma Students and practitioners
•    Quality employees
•    Students

5S Certification Course Outline

1. 5S Basics
2. Wastes
3. Sort
4. Set in order
5. Shine
6. Standardize
7. Sustain
8. 5S Planning
9. 5S Implementation