Operational excellence is a baseline for survival in food manufacturing. We have conversations with processors every day, and we understand that the need for efficiency while protecting public health is an enormous responsibility. Operations in the past might have viewed "cleaning up" as a routine performed at the end of a shift, but shifting consumer expectations, escalating operational costs, and regulatory enforcement have changed that perspective.
This is where the 5S system becomes indispensable. As you might know, 5S is a Japanese concept that stands for Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke).
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Product Manager - Safety and Facilities
Tiffini is Product Manager of Safety and Facilities at Nelson-Jameson.