MBB Consulting™ - 5S Training In San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is located on a northern California peninsula. 5S training saves San Francisco students money through an easier to use workspace.

Price

$349 / student

Duration

1 day

Format

In-person, instructor-led slideshow with exercises and a quiz to test comprehension.

Materials

Each student will receive a 3-ring binder containing print-outs of the slideshow. Assuming satisfactory quiz results graded a few days after class, each student will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Class Size

4 - 8 students

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City

San Francisco, CA

Recommended Dates

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About 5S Training

Who is 5S Training for?

5S can be used by everyone. We all have workspaces whether they be personal or professional. Anybody who stores groceries in a refrigerator or cooks food in a kitchen, enjoys a hobby in their garage, plans material locations, or runs a manufacturing process can benefit from 5S. In our course, San Francisco students learn:

5S Training Course Overview:

5S training shows Lean Manufacturing's 5 steps to organize workplaces in ways that lower cost and prepare San Francisco students for more advanced techniques. Many a self-proclaimed Lean Sensei does what we call "Lean Gone Wrong"™ where they want to tape locations for everything including where to put the stapler on your desk, and put shadow boards everywhere. While these examples are good for workplace beautification, they are not great for workplace efficiency which is the true purpose of 5S. Often, they've lost their way and unfortunately generate a forgotten family of waste called overburden. In these sort of environments, the Lean Leader is feared and employees dread coming to work.

When practiced correctly, 5S generates the intended, healthy, mutually cherishing relationship between employees and management. This is because rather than burdening employees with unnecessary extra work, 5S makes their work easier and therefore in the process of doing so saves the company measurable dollars. A common additional advantage is increased revenue especially where 5S occurs along plant tour routes traveled by existing and prospective customers.

Example of 5S Gone Right

Have you ever been in a US Mint or Federal Bureau of Printing and Engraving Building? We have. It may be the ultimate pinnacle of 5S. We've seen horrific, nightmarishly filthly factories; so stuffed with junk that they were actually dangerous. And, we've seen pristine places as well such as Pfauter Maag Cutting Tools in Rockford, IL (white floors). But for as much criticism as they get, the US Government has them all beat when it comes to manufacturing money. That's the reason for this class' picture which is from inside the US Mint. Those are rolls of copper and nickel immaculately identified and staged for production. So, the picture has 2 meanings: one is that 5S should be about money (profit); not just doing 5S for the sake of 5S or beautification. Anyway, if we train you in Dallas / Fort Worth, let's save time for a tour of paper currency being printed!

What are the 5S's?

S1 Sort. The first thing to do is sort out needed items from unneeded. We've seen factories where 70% of the material choking production lines and tripping operators are obsolete components that will never go into a finished assembly again. Move them out.

S2 Set. Then, set needed material, tools, etc. in-place with things used most often closest to their point of use.

S3 Shine. Further beautify the area. Make needed items presentable and easily identifiable; easy to reach. And, clean the area.

S4 Standardize. Change your management system to reflect the improved condition. Update your organization's policies, procedures, work instructions, etc. preferably using a system of controlled documents. Remember to include all aspects of the change: not only practices, but standards as well. Color coding standards would be a common example. Most often forgotten are cleaning frequencies. These should also be included to support S3. Rev up, release, and train their users.

S5 Sustain. Supervise, and audit to assure improved practices are being followed. Incorporate this into your formal audit schedule.

Do 5S right. Have an easy to use workspace. Save money. Improve profit. Sign up for 5S training today.

More Cities

If San Francisco won't work for you, don't worry. MBB Consulting™ also offers 5S Training in the following recommended cities plus many more:

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San Francisco

Golden Gate City

Excellent choice! The peninsula shields San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean proving perfect geography for a port. Its popularity exploded with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1849. By the turn of the century, the Port of San Francisco had become the international trading center of America's West Coast. Six million tons of goods from around the world passed through the Port in 1900. Since then, bolstered by its transformative tech industry, San Francisco continued to flourish becoming home to more billionaires per capita than any city in the world.

San Francisco, CA

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Facility

Our San Francisco Training Center is located downtown in an architecturally breathtaking facility with street-level granite archways, bay windows separated by rounded columns, and a classic French mansard roof adorned with 12 'Corporate Goddess' statues. Features include a lounge area, and secure underground parking.

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Testimonials

Read what our students and clients have to say.

Sara L.

Construction

I appreciate our instructor's knowledge and his patience. This GD&T class gave me a ton of knowledge that will help me in my future paths.

Kieran C.
Senior Research Engineer
Energy

I strongly recommend MBB Consulting's 5S for others.

		S1 Sort. The first thing to do is sort out needed items from unneeded. We've seen factories where 70% of the material choking production lines and tripping operators are obsolete components that will never go into a finished assembly again. Move them out.
		S2 Set. Then, set needed material, tools, etc. in-place with things used most often closest to their point of use.
		S3 Shine. Further beautify the area. Make needed items presentable and easily identifiable; easy to reach. And, clean the area.
		S4 Standardize. Change your management system to reflect the improved condition. Update your organization's policies, procedures, work instructions, etc. preferably using a system of controlled documents. Remember to include all aspects of the change: not only practices, but standards as well. Color coding standards would be a common example. Most often forgotten are cleaning frequencies. These should also be included to support S3. Rev up, release, and train their users.
		S5 Sustain. Supervise, and audit to assure improved practices are being followed. Incorporate this into your formal audit schedule.