MBNCON Lean Audit System
Lean Audit Checklist
A practical Lean audit checklist for consultants, supervisors, factory managers, and improvement teams to observe waste, flow, discipline, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Audit Areas
10
Waste Focus
High
Gemba Ready
Yes
Kaizen Support
Active
Inventory Waste
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Waiting Time
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Motion Waste
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Rework and Defects
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Machine Utilization
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Material Flow
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
5S Workplace Discipline
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Continuous Improvement
Lean manufacturing operational audit visibility and waste reduction intelligence.
Gemba Walk Audit System
Lean Manufacturing Audit Points
Is excess inventory visible on the shop floor?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are operators waiting for materials or instructions?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Is unnecessary movement observed?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are defects or rework areas increasing?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are machines idle frequently?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Is material flow smooth and visible?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are 5S standards maintained?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are improvement ideas encouraged from employees?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Is production tracking updated live?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Are bottlenecks identified daily?
Observe operational behaviour, identify waste, investigate bottlenecks, and support continuous improvement activities through structured Lean audits.
Consultancy Application
This checklist supports Gemba walks, operational reviews, productivity audits, Kaizen events, Lean implementation projects, and management consulting engagements across manufacturing industries.