Nick Sykes Lean Six Sigma Black
Belt02/13/12
Company Overview
Awarded SEA’s Leadership & Culture, Supply Chain Innovation, and Operational Excellence Awards
Hixson has been servicing the military, aerospace, and commercial aircraft industry for over 50 years.
120 Full-time Employees
SEA Stage 1 Certified (2010)
Nadcap Accredited AS9100/AS9110/
ISO9001 Certified
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Hixson’s Capabilities3
Assessment
Details•Collect feedback from auditors and employees for improvements•Adjust and improve process initiatives as needed
Monthly
6S Visual Workplace Process 3.1.2
Champion: Greg Gannon Process Owner: Jennifer Kent Master Trainer: Jennifer Kent
Key Steps in Process:
Inputs
Details•Strategic Plan•Continuous Improvement Management Plan•Leadership Communication Plan•Kaizen Process
Preparation
Details•Develop 6S Process Plan
•Audit criteria•Incentive program•Develop training criteria•Auditor selection criteria•6S Scorecards•6S Schedule
Annual
Implement
Details•Conduct 6-S events in specific departments according to continuous improvement schedule
Bi-monthly
Audit
Details•Select and train Audit Team•Conduct company-wide walk-through documenting results•Post results company-wide•Distribute action items for improvement to applicable parties
Monthly
Outputs
Details•6S Event Results•6S Report Cards
REFDOC://VSM_3.1.2_6SVisualWorkplaceProcess_RevB.pptx/NSykes
6S Training - Annually5
Safety Sort Set in Order
Shine Standardize
Sustain
Monthly Walkthrough Audits6
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Visual Management: Lines & Signs8
Standardizes the Layout of a Department
Visual Management: Lines & Signs9
Visual Management: Shadow boards10
Visual Management: Labeling11
Visual Management: Color Coding12
6S Event Implementation13
Before After
Thank You!
Contact Information:Nick Sykes
Lean Coordinator(949) 645-4800 ext. 4641
www.hixsonmetalfinishing.com
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