6S Process May 6, 2013

6S Process6S ProcessMay 6, 2013May 6, 2013

Jason CoxChief Technical OfficerCox Machine, Inc.

Aerospace components and assemblies since 1954

200 employees

~30M sales

Machining in Wichita, KS

Sheet-metal in Harper, KS

Major customers Spirit, Cessna, Vought, Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Boeing

6S Process6S Process

Purpose (from TLD)The purpose of the 6S Process is to produce and maintain a clean and productive workspace.

CriteriaHow does your organization ensure effective deployment of 6S Visual Workplace strategies for workplace organization? How are the 6S status, process flow, production status, employee training status, and continuous improvement effort clearly displayed and visible in the office and factory floor? How does your organization ensure that work areas are kept consistently free of dirt and clutter? How are improvements reviewed and recognized?

6S Process6S Process

TrainingTraining

Standard training provided to all participantsFirst 15 slides of training call follow

Goals & Boundaries

•Event goals

Reduce searching time

Free up 50% of space

Remove all unnecessary items

Eliminate safety issues

Workplace Scan

•The pre-”S” of 5S

•It’s a kick-off of project

•Allows for understanding of the current state situation of the area

•Provides facts vs. assumptions

•Allows for team members to really see their workspace

Workplace Scan Steps

•As a team:

1. Define the area for the event

2. Perform an audit and score the area

3. Take before photos

4. Create the 5S/ Lean Communication Board

Communication Board

•Use to keep everyone informed

•Audit scores

•Before and after photos

•Have short meeting by board

•Place in convenient location

•Keep it current

EventEvent

Full day eventEverything removed from areaCleanPut back only what is necessary

SustainingSustaining

Electronic checklistsAuditsRadar Charts posted in areas

Electronic CheklistsElectronic Cheklists

Audit ScheduleAudit Schedule

Radar ChartsRadar Charts

Jason CoxChief Technical Officer

Cox Machine, Inc.

jcox@coxmachine.comWeb: coxmachine.com