Leadership Standard Work

Leader Standard Work (LSW) defines a set of scheduled routines that employees perform to help supports their team, manage tasks efficiently, and drive continuous improvement. The leadership responsibilities are structured, focusing on the critical tasks, communication, and problem solving.
Elements within Leader Standard Work include:
  • Gemba Walks:
    - Go to the work station to observe the operation and engage with employees to identify improvement opportunities.

  • Meetings:
    - Scheduled meetings for problem solving, communication, and decision making.

  • Performance Reviews(KPI Board):
    - Observing key metrics and establishing action plans to overcome the abnormalities.

  • Coaching/Training:
    - Supporting team through training sessions, etc.

  • Review of Standard Work:
    - Review SOP's on a regular basis and update them as necessary.


KPI

The leadership standard work chart (shown above) displays daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. It is a checklist to make sure certain tasks are maintained on a specific schedule.