Six Sigma Green Belt
The Six Sigma Green Belt is the driving force in the company as project manager of process improvement projects.
The selection of Green Belt candidates is a decisive factor for the success of the Six Sigma method in the company.
The Six Sigma Green Belt......
- is a project manager and leads his team through the application of the Six Sigma method to solve problems,
- spreads the method within the project team,
- supports the organisation on demand in solving other problems through broad application of the method,
- challenges traditional approaches through successful application of the new method.
- applies the Six Sigma method in "day-to-day business" and works part-time on process improvement projects.
Selection of the Green Belt candidates
The selection of Green Belt candidates is a decisive factor for the success of the Six Sigma method in the company. It is recommended to consider the following criteria:
1. Skills / Knowledge
- Methodical and analytical way of thinking
- Communication skills
- PC basics knowledge available
2. Attitude / Orientation
- Customer-oriented
- Open-minded towards new things
- Eager to learn
- Gets to the bottom of the matter
- Motivated
The challenge for the Green Belts is …
- Understand the Six Sigma training and apply what they have learned to projects.
- Influence others through communication and example to embrace the change in methodology.
- Ensure consistent and disciplined application of the Six Sigma methodology within the company.
- Ensure that an improved process remains stable.
- Report project progress and results continuously to the project mentors (champions)
- Change the company culture through personal example.
Training contents of the Six Sigma Green Belt Training
For national and international comparability, the training content should be aligned with ISO 13053 and the ESSC-D Quality Guidelines. Possibly also building on the training contents for the Yellow Belt, the training participant acquires an extended methodological knowledge including the application of statistical tools for process improvement.
