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5S audit checklist board template

A 5S audit shows how well each work area keeps its tools, materials and standards in order, and where it slips. This example gives three tickable questions for each of the five pillars, scores an assembly cell, CNC cell, stores and packing out of 25, and turns the lowest scores into action cards with owners.

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5S audit checklist board example showing tickable audit questions for each s, score grid by area and pillar, action cards with owner and due date
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Write questions you can see

    Rewrite the audit questions so an auditor can answer them by looking, such as a complete shadow board, rather than by opinion. Visible checks give the same score whoever audits.

  2. Score each area the same way

    Use the 1, 3 and 5 guide and audit with the area team leader present. Agreeing the score on the spot avoids arguments later and shows the team exactly what a 5 looks like.

  3. Act on the lowest pillar

    Pick the one or two lowest scores and write an action card for each. Small fixes completed before the next audit do more for Sustain than a long list nobody finishes.

Questions about this template

Can I add more work areas to the score grid?

Yes. Add a column for each area and score it against the same questions for each S, so the results stay comparable between areas.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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