ATS Helps Eaton Plant Achieve 5S Score Of 98 Of 100
Problem
Eaton Corporation’s Fayetteville, N.C. plant was experiencing inefficiencies in its maintenance operations. Advanced Technology Services (ATS) was called in to meet Eaton’s objective of creating a cleaner and safer work environment while promoting quality and efficiency.
Solution
ATS went to work to implement a 5S program to help Eaton address its maintenance requirements.
Sort
- Ranked importance of particular items and
eliminated what was not needed
- Cleaned shop, including all cabinets and
ceiling pipes
- Upgraded old sinks and calibration stations
- Painted entire shop with special industrial paint
Set In Order
Repositioned air tools, gang box, grinder and
electrical stations, making processes more
efficient
Developed proper labels for all materials
Created functional placement for storage and retrieval of materials
Assigned each employee an individual workstation
Shine
- Perform daily inspections of work areas and
equipment
- Eliminate trash and foreign matter from the workstations and keep area clean on a continuous basis
Standardize
Maintain the area with consistent operations
Use clear, simple, visual cues to detect abnormalities
Sustain
Hold weekly team meetings to discuss
accomplishments and opportunities for further
improvements
Bottom Line
With the help of ATS and lean manufacturing initiatives, the implemented 5S program helped Eaton organize and manage these workspaces more efficiently while reducing waste. 5S in the maintenance area has proved successful in increasing both employee productivity and employee pride.
“I greatly appreciate the effort the team has made. It really does look better than ever! Let’s SUSTAIN THE GAIN!”
John Stampfel, Fayetteville Plant Manager
Eaton Corporation