Manufacturing Kanban System Audit Checklist
Comprehensive Kanban pull system audit checklist for manufacturing lean operations.
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Lean Coordinator
- Total Items: 23
- Compliance: Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time
Kanban Cards
Card management
- Kanban card information accurate?
- Cards clearly visible?
- No missing or damaged cards?
Quantities
Lot sizes
- Standard quantities maintained?
- No overproduction beyond Kanban limits?
Material Flow
Pull system
- FIFO maintained?
- Visual controls in place?
Machine Guarding
OSHA 1910 Subpart O
- Machine guards in place?
- E-stop buttons tested?
- Safety interlocks functional?
- Light curtains operational?
Chemical Safety
OSHA 1910.1200 HazCom
- SDS sheets available?
- Containers labeled?
- Secondary containment?
Ergonomics
Ergonomic assessment
- Workstation heights OK?
- Lifting aids available?
- Anti-fatigue mats present?
Quality Control
Product quality
- Tools calibrated?
- Defect rate acceptable?
- First article approved?
Environmental Controls
Ventilation and monitoring
- Ventilation operating?
- Noise within limits?
- Lighting adequate?
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