Template

Gemba Walk Checklist for Distribution Centers

by Andrea Buchsteiner, from the Community

Streamline your Gemba walk in a distribution center with this practical checklist. It guides managers through verifying work instructions and training, identifying the seven wastes, assessing safety and PPE, checking equipment and wiring, and applying 5S standards like floor markings and shadow boards. Follow the process flow, review the 4Ms of man, machine, materials, and methods, and ensure standards are current to drive continuous improvement in daily operations.

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

With SafetyCulture you can

Digitize any process, procedure or policy

Eliminate mistakes made by paper-based processes

Create and share professional reports instantly

Confirm accountability and compliance with a digital log

About author

Community

This community page makes available free workplace checklists and templates created by other users within the SafetyCulture community. SafetyCulture has re-published this content and where possible, has credited the original author. SafetyCulture has not verified the accuracy, reliability or suitability of any community content. You agree that your use of any of this content is in accordance with SafetyCulture’s Terms and Conditions.

Template
Gemba walk checklist
Use this Gemba walk checklist for managers and supervisors to grasp the condition of the work place. A Gemba Walk is a Kaizen lean manufacturing practice of always going to the source of the problem so as to grasp the real issues and verify facts. The Gemba Walk should not take more than thirty minutes with focus on the following key points: 1. Check the seven wastes, 2. Follow the flow from end of the process to the beginning, 3. Check the four Ms of man, machine, materials and methods, 4. Check for abnormal conditions and 5. Check for availability of standards.
by SafetyCulture
Downloads: 6,000+
Get
Template
Safety Gemba walk
Gemba walk (Safety)
by SafetyCulture
Downloads: 400+
Get
Template
Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing
This Gemba Walk checklist supports manufacturing teams in assessing workplace safety and operational discipline across office and factory areas. It covers safe work practices, PPE compliance, SQDCI boards, 5S and safety audits, lifting devices, vehicle and forklift checks, crane operations, machine guarding, and Lockout/Tagout. Additional sections review housekeeping, waste and bin management, emergency exits and firefighting access, hygiene facilities, material storage, and operator knowledge. Use it to standardize observations, spot hazards, verify standards, and drive continuous improvement.
by Sean Juricic, from the Community
Downloads: 20+
Get
Template
MEM Gemba Walk Checklist
Use this MEM Gemba Walk checklist to observe real work on the floor and verify that standards are followed across key areas like the parts room, wash bay, prep tables, and emergency exits. Identify waste, housekeeping issues, and safety risks such as blocked electrical panels and missing posted standards. Capture notes, photos, and signatures during the walk, assign actions to owners, and track improvements over time. Customize the checklist to fit your processes and drive continuous improvement.
by TJ Guffey, from the Community
Downloads: 0
Get

Gemba walk checklist

Use this Gemba walk checklist for managers and supervisors to grasp the condition of the work place. A Gemba Walk is a Kaizen lean manufacturing practice of always going to the source of the problem so as to grasp the real issues and verify facts. The Gemba Walk should not take more than thirty minutes with focus on the following key points: 1. Check the seven wastes, 2. Follow the flow from end of the process to the beginning, 3. Check the four Ms of man, machine, materials and methods, 4. Check for abnormal conditions and 5. Check for availability of standards.

by SafetyCulture

6,000+

Get

Template

Safety Gemba walk

Gemba walk (Safety)

by SafetyCulture

400+

Get

Template

Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing

This Gemba Walk checklist supports manufacturing teams in assessing workplace safety and operational discipline across office and factory areas. It covers safe work practices, PPE compliance, SQDCI boards, 5S and safety audits, lifting devices, vehicle and forklift checks, crane operations, machine guarding, and Lockout/Tagout. Additional sections review housekeeping, waste and bin management, emergency exits and firefighting access, hygiene facilities, material storage, and operator knowledge. Use it to standardize observations, spot hazards, verify standards, and drive continuous improvement.

by Sean Juricic, from the Community

20+

Get

Template

MEM Gemba Walk Checklist

Use this MEM Gemba Walk checklist to observe real work on the floor and verify that standards are followed across key areas like the parts room, wash bay, prep tables, and emergency exits. Identify waste, housekeeping issues, and safety risks such as blocked electrical panels and missing posted standards. Capture notes, photos, and signatures during the walk, assign actions to owners, and track improvements over time. Customize the checklist to fit your processes and drive continuous improvement.

by TJ Guffey, from the Community

Get

Gemba Walk Checklist for Distribution Centers

About author

You might also like

Gemba walk checklist

Safety Gemba walk

Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing

MEM Gemba Walk Checklist

You might also like

Gemba walk checklist

Safety Gemba walk

Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing

MEM Gemba Walk Checklist