Excel template
5S Audit & Management System
Audit every area, see the whole plant on one dashboard, close the actions and run red tags in one connected Excel file
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5S management workbook for a whole plant: setup for up to 30 areas with owner, target and audit frequency, 25 editable audit criteria (5 per S), audit form scored 0 to 4 with live score, rating, S1 to S5 profile and radar, audit log for 500 audits, plant dashboard with heat map and trends, action plan, red tag log with printable tags, one-page workplace standard, daily checklist and photo board. Example and blank file plus a 5-page implementation guide, no macros.
- Up to 30 areas with owner, target % and audit frequency; overdue audits show on the dashboard
- 25 proven criteria (5 per S) plus 25 free rows, scored 0 to 4 or N/A
- Live score, rating, change against the last audit and S1 to S5 radar on the audit form
- Plant dashboard: every area latest vs previous, S1 to S5 heat map, next audit due, 4 charts
- Action plan (300) and red tag log (300) with printable red tags, 8 per page
- Workplace standard, daily checklist and photo board to sustain the result, plus a 5-page roll-out guide
| What you get | Free demo | Full · €17.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Every sheet, dashboard and chart | ||
| Example data with real results | ||
| Enter your own data | ||
| Formulas recalculate automatically | ||
| Blank file for your next project | ||
| Your own reports for customers and audits |
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Free alternativeTry the free online tool firstThe free 5S Audit on QM Bench runs in your browser with a PDF report. The template is for a file you keep, edit and fill with your own data.Open the free toolWhat is inside
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Start Here
How the system works, the scoring scale and how to save an audit.
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Setup
Up to 30 areas with owner, target % and audit frequency, auditors and rating limits.
- 3
Questions
25 criteria (5 per S) and 25 free rows, editable, active or inactive.
- 4
Audit Form
Score 0 to 4 or N/A with findings and photo reference; live score, rating, change and S1 to S5 radar.
- 5
Audit Log
History of up to 500 audits, saved with one copy and paste-values step.
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Dashboard
Plant score, areas on target, overdue audits, open and overdue actions and red tags, area table with heat map, 4 charts.
- 7
Action Plan
300 actions with owner, due date, status, days late and on-time closing %.
- 8
Red Tag Log
300 numbered tags with value, decision, days in holding and overdue flag.
- 9
Red Tag Print
8 printable red tags per page, filled from the log.
- 10
Workplace Standard
One-page photo standard per area.
- 11
Daily Checklist
Monthly tick sheet per area.
- 12
Photo Board
Before and after frames.
One audit form for every area
Pick the area, score the 25 criteria from 0 to 4 or N/A and write the findings. Score, rating, change against the last audit and the S1 to S5 profile update while you audit; save the audit to the log with one paste-values step.
The whole plant on one page
The dashboard shows the plant 5S score, areas on target, overdue audits, open and overdue actions and red tags, and a table of every area with latest and previous score, change, rating, the S1 to S5 heat map and the next audit due.
Actions and red tags that get closed
Findings go to the action plan with owner and due date; days late and on-time closing are calculated. Red tags are numbered, tracked in the holding area with a decision and printed eight per page.
Sustain, the hardest S
A one-page workplace standard with photos per area, a daily checklist for the team and a before / after photo board keep the result visible. The 5-page guide gives an 8-week roll-out plan, fair audit rules and the red tag procedure.
Who it is for
- Production, quality and lean / CI managers
- 5S coordinators and team leaders
- Plants preparing for customer, ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 audits
- Warehouses, maintenance shops, labs and offices (edit the questions)
Not included
- No macros or automation: audits are saved with one copy and paste-values step
- Photos are not stored automatically: you insert them into the frames
- Not a mobile app: fill it in Excel on a laptop or tablet, or print the form
Details
- Format
- 2 Excel files (example + blank), 12 tabs, plus a Word guide
- Works in
- Excel 2010 or newer, Microsoft 365, Excel for Mac, LibreOffice Calc
- Macros
- None, nothing locked
- Capacity
- 30 areas, 50 criteria, 500 audits, 300 actions, 300 red tags
- Guide
- 5 pages: 8-week roll-out, audit rules, red tag procedure
Frequently asked questions
›Where do I buy it?
Here on QM Bench with the Buy button: secure card checkout by Polar with a receipt, and the files arrive by e-mail right after payment.
›Is there a free version?
Yes. The free online 5S audit on QM Bench scores one area with the same 5S logic and creates a PDF report. The Excel system adds 30 areas, the audit history, the plant dashboard, actions, red tags and the sustain sheets.
›Can I change the questions?
Yes. The 25 criteria are editable, 25 free rows can be added and every row can be set active or inactive, so the same file works for production, warehouse, maintenance, lab or office.
›Does it work in Google Sheets?
Google Sheets opens the file, but charts and formatting may look different. It is built for Excel and also works in LibreOffice Calc.
›Can I get a refund?
No. It is a digital download: at checkout you agree to immediate delivery and waive the 14-day right of withdrawal, and the files stay with you. If something does not work, write to info@qmbench.com and we fix it.
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