Gemba Walk Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• Site

  Select

• Process Being Observed:

• Area of Facility:

Personnel

• How many associates are in the area?

• How many associates are supposed to be in the area?

• How many leaders in the area?

• Is everyone actively working on Value Added processes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there visuals stating target vs. actual for the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Process

• Is there a documented process(es)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are associates following the documented steps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any inefficiencies being observed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the process have an organized flow?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are associates aware of the goals/targets for the process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is excess material evident? / Is there too much Work In Process?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• How old is the oldest product staged/in queue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Work Conditions

• Housekeeping Status (Trash cans available, clean floors, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there designated 5S areas and are supplies/tools present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the flow organized?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there appropriate signage in the work area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there safety measures in place (mirrors, dock lights, stop signs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Opportunities / Risks

• Any general improvement opportunities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any safety risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any process risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A