Quality & Operational Excellence

5S and Visual Management

5S and visual management create organised, safe and efficient workplaces where problems are visible immediately. This course covers sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain, visual controls, visual performance boards, audits and leadership routines for sustaining results in offices, warehouses and production areas.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Disorganised workplaces waste time and hide problems. This course gives you practical tools to implement and sustain 5S and visual management.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses workplace simulations, before-and-after case studies, audit exercises and implementation planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the principles and benefits of 5S
Apply each step of 5S in practice
Design visual controls and standards
Create visual performance boards
Audit and sustain 5S
Lead daily management routines

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Production and warehouse supervisors
Continuous improvement practitioners
Operations managers
Office and administrative managers
Team leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

5S implementation
Workplace organisation
Visual controls
Performance boards
5S auditing
Daily management

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 15S Foundations

09:00–09:54Lean and 5S
09:54–10:48Benefits
10:48–11:00Common failures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Common failures (continued)
12:12–13:06Workplace assessment
13:06–14:00Exercise: Workplace audit

Day 2Sort and Set in Order

09:00–09:54Red-tagging
09:54–10:48Storage principles
10:48–11:00Labelling
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Labelling (continued)
12:12–13:06Layout
13:06–14:00Simulation: Organising a workspace

Day 3Shine and Standardise

09:00–09:54Cleaning as inspection
09:54–10:48Standards and checklists
10:48–11:00Visual standards
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Visual standards (continued)
12:12–13:06Responsibilities
13:06–14:00Workshop: Standards design

Day 4Visual Management

09:00–09:54Visual controls
09:54–10:48Andon and signals
10:48–11:00Performance boards
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Performance boards (continued)
12:12–13:06Office visual management
13:06–14:00Exercise: Designing a board

Day 5Sustain

09:00–09:545S audits
09:54–10:48Leadership routines
10:48–11:00Engagement
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–12:12Engagement (continued)
12:12–13:06Continuous improvement
13:06–14:00Capstone: 5S implementation plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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