Analysis of the Process of Implementing the 5S method at ZPS "Lubiana" S.A.

The article presents the results of efforts aimed at improving the production process at a company, ZPS "Lubiana" S.A., through the implementation of tools and organizational practices associated with the Lean Management concept. The authors focused on discussing the effects of implementing the 5S analysis tools within the company as a management method where the main visual goal is the orderly organization of the workplace. Introduced primarily as part of Lean Manufacturing, it helps eliminate waste, increase work efficiency, and improve employee safety and morale.During the implementation work, in order to obtain a comprehensive view of the processes, the authors also applied other tools in addition to the 5S analysis, such as: Kaizen, root cause analysis, value stream mapping (VSM), standardization, and the determination of the OEE indicator based on the analysis of manual work.Results demonstrate significant workplace organization improvements including reduced search times, fewer errors, and enhanced safety compliance in the packaging department. The study reveals that successful 5S implementation in porcelain manufacturing requires extensive visual management systems, detailed cleaning schedules adapted to ceramic dust environments, and comprehensive audit frameworks with color-coded effectiveness tracking. This research contributes a practical implementation methodology specifically tailored for traditional manufacturing environments and identifies employee engagement through visual progress documentation as critical for sustaining 5S practices in established production facilities.