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

Nick@hixsonmetalfinishing.com

www.hixsonmetalfinishing.com

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