Driving standard work, disciplined improvement, and operational clarity
FN1 Sigma Engine Portal
Site Overview
This portal is intended for FN1 team members and leaders. It aggregates all approved standards, continuous improvement work,
and supporting resources. Documents and materials housed here are considered the current source of truth.
FN1 Highlights
FN1 Highlights showcases wins, shoutouts, and the teamwork behind solving problems and protecting flow, quality, and standards.
Final 1 Excellence - January 2026
Production Stations 220-250: A process change in Final 2 caused these stations to run roughly 20-30 minutes longer per shift.
The team collaborated across Final 1 to improve staging and reduce over-cycle time, restoring flow while protecting quality.
Final 1 February 2026
Coming soon: additional monthly stories and recognitions.
The Emergency Action Plan prepares associates to respond calmly and safely in the event of an evacuation at Giga Texas.
To be prepared:
Identify exits and emergency equipment: Know posted routes and locations of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and AEDs.
Plan your evacuation route: Know primary and secondary exits from your work area.
Identify assembly areas: Proceed to your designated assembly point during an evacuation.
Assembly Point Procedures: Once outside, stop traffic to protect evacuees, then managers/supervisors take accountability.
Security is notified of any missing personnel.
Emergency Evacuation: Report to your nearest assembly point and message your lead/supervisor confirming arrival.
Do not leave until an "All Clear" is given.
This page defines the approved standards, expectations and playbooks for FN1 Production Associates and Leadership.
These documents represent the current source of truth for how work is performed, escalated and improved on the line.
If it isn't documented here, it isn't a standard.
5S Guidelines
The 5S methodology helps teams organize and maintain workspaces so anyone can quickly see what belongs, where it belongs,
and whether something is missing. Benefits include improved safety, better quality, higher productivity, reduced waste,
faster onboarding, and increased job satisfaction.
Sort: Remove unnecessary items so only essential tools/materials remain.
Set in Order: Arrange items so they are easy to find/use; label storage and standardize placement.
Shine: Clean and inspect to spot issues before failures occur.
Standardize: Use visual controls and checklists to keep the first three S's consistent.
Sustain: Audit and continuously improve; everyone is accountable for maintaining 5S.
The Continuous Improvement Operating System frames how every team member contributes to making FN1 better.
People doing the work are best positioned to improve the process, and no improvement is too small to record.
Idea: Identify a problem or opportunity for improvement.
Approval: Discuss with co-workers/leadership and gain alignment.
Do It: Implement the change safely and in a controlled manner.
Improve: Monitor results and iterate; document what worked and what didn't.
Submit Results: Log the improvement so it can be recognized and shared.
Lean learning resources such as Six Sigma are available to build statistical thinking, root cause analysis, and waste elimination.
FN1 training is standardized, role-based, and performance-driven. Completion of required training is expected, not optional.
Training also serves as a driver of continuous improvement.
Resources
Form: Submit improvement ideas, feedback, and questions.
Request Platform: Request equipment/tools/support needed to perform your role.
Safety Shoes - Flyer: Guidance on approved footwear and how to obtain it.
Employee Guidebook: Policies, benefits, and general employment information.
How to improve training
Propose Training Improvements - suggest new content or methods.
Update Standard Work - collaborate with process owners to revise documented procedures.
Submit Training Gaps - report missing/outdated material so it can be addressed.
Structured Problem Solving
PDCA: Plan, Do, Check, Act.
A3: Clarify problem, set target, root cause analysis, countermeasures, evaluate, standardize.
