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Manufacturing 6S Audit Checklist

by Mike Berry, from the Community

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This Manufacturing 6S audit checklist helps teams evaluate workplace organization and safety using the 6S pillars: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety. It guides inspections across housekeeping, visual controls, material storage, PPE, cleaning schedules, red tag processes, team boards, and training plans, with scoring for each area and an overall score out of 36. Ideal for plant managers, supervisors, and lean leaders to reduce waste, improve quality, and sustain continuous improvement.

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