Invest two days that will make a lasting impact! This immersive 5S Workshop combines hands-on learning with real-world results. Attendees will kick off with a half day of targeted 5S training, then apply their knowledge through a one-and-a-half-day kaizen event in Danner’s Recrafting Department. You’ll experience the full power of the learn-do model—developing practical 5S skills, driving measurable improvement, and gaining insights you can take back to strengthen your own workplace. Completion of Lean 101/Introduction to Lean or equivalent experience is required to participate in this action-packed, kaizen-style event.
Dates: Tuesday April 21st and Wednesday, April 22nd 2026
Time: 7:30am-4:30pm
Location: Danner Factory Store (Recrafting Department): 12021 NW Airport Way, Portland OR
Cost: $400 per person
Key Concepts:
- Understanding that 5S is a problem exposure tool
- Defining the 5 S’s (plus Safety)
- Documenting the current state, using the DOWNTIME concept to identify waste
- Planning a 5S event (event definition, leadership roles, steps for planning and executing the event)
- Putting the 5S into action
- Establishing visual controls, documenting standards, creating an audit process