Visual Management is a technique that uses information displays, visual controls, labels and signs, color coding and other markings instead of written instructions. This visual management audit checklist will enable the observer to better address compliance gaps and provides an opportunity for continuous improvement. An effective audit should end up with a list of improvement actions that should be implemented to create a more effective visual management system at your workplace.

This template is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can use and modify to suit your specific needs. It can be easily modified to include additional sections if needed. For example, you may want to develop your own set of questions based on the industry you are working in as this checklist is mainly designed for manufacturing industries.