5S Event SummaryKalkaska, MI

July 8 – 11, 2014

5S By the Numbers!

• 3.5 days (7/8 – 7/11)• Eleven participants trained on 5S principles • Focus on four areas in Kalkaska (parts

warehouse, training area, material storage, welding shop)

• One common goal: to reduce waste and organize the Kalkaska work area thereby increasing efficiency for warehouse and field personnel

Before the 5S

Spend time looking for things

Find the waste…

Before the 5S

Lots of inventory on hand

Find the waste…

Before the 5S

Need to move things around to access supplies, while customer waits

Find the waste…

Day 1 – Sort and Shine

Move everything out, trash what is not needed

Day 1 – Sort and Shine

Clean top to bottom, and inspect through cleaning

Day 2 – Set in Order

Finish repairs and put items near their point of use

Day 3 – Standardize and Sustain

Footprint and label everything. If something is missing or out of place, it should be immediately obvious

Day 3 – Standardize and Sustain

Footprint and label everything. If something is missing or out of place, it should be immediately obvious

Before and After – Parts Room

Before After

What did we do?• Removed storage room , opening up the area for easy identification of missing items,

trash, clutter, etc.• Removed balcony which only served to collect junk• Added shelves and bins• Painted walls and floors• Repaired lights

Before and After – Parts Room

Before After

What did we do?• Removed storage room/office area, opening up the area for easy identification of missing

items, trash, clutter, etc. Added shelves and bins• Painted walls and floors• Repaired lights• Replaced toilet/vanity in restroom

Before and After – Training Area

Before After

What did we do?• Removed clutter• Repaired lights• Painted walls and floors• Created space for designated training area

Before and After – Training Area

Before After

What did we do?• Removed clutter• Repaired lights• Painted walls and floors• Created space for pipe rack storage

Before and After –Material Storage

Before After

What did we do?• Removed clutter• Footprinted eye wash and fire extinguisher locations• Added shelves• Painted walls • Repaired lights

Before and After –Material Storage

Before After

What did we do?• Removed clutter• Footprinted eye wash and fire extinguisher locations• Added shelves• Painted walls • Repaired lights

Kalkaska, MI – 5S Event

Working together to succeed!

One Team

Continuous Improvement: Work smarter.

Team Members Included:

Name Job TitleAdam Steuer LaborerAndrew Windle Compliance SpecialistAndy Cleeter Safety DirectorBrian Davis ForemanChad Davis Manager South RegionJames Sylvester LaborerJim Harley General ForemanJorge Vasquez ForemanMatt Thomas OperatorMike Whaley Manager Great LakesRoy Lind Warehouse Coordinator

Facilitators:Brent BernekingChad LoweMegan MillerScott Miller