Level 3 5S Audit Checklist for Press Area

This Level 3 5S audit template is designed for manufacturing press areas to reinforce lean workplace standards and safety. It guides teams to evaluate Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain across the work area. Criteria include clear exit routes, min and max inventory adherence, removal of unused tools and parts, organization via shadowboards and labeled homes, cleanliness of racks, cabinets, computers and wiring, fans and lighting, and 3-foot electrical panel clearance. It also checks floors, areas under conveyors, mutilation protection, painted surfaces, walls and columns, and proper identification of work cells and stations with visual controls. Use this checklist to capture findings, add photos, score compliance, and assign corrective actions that improve efficiency, housekeeping, and safety in press operations.