Kenco’s Lean Six Sigma Training prepares participants to implement the basics of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology. The proven, powerful techniques and the tools of Lean Six Sigma are incorporated into our customer’s business practices, helping them to achieve better, faster, and lower cost products and services.
The Lean Six Sigma courses utilizes a knowledge-based approach, leveraging in-class examples, simulations, and hands-on exercises which give participants a practical, relevant knowledge of the methodology’s tools and techniques.
Ideal for leadership or individuals overseeing Black Belt or Green Belt projects, the Lean Six Sigma Championship training class takes place over two days at Kenco’s corporate offices in Chattanooga, TN. Full session attendance is required to receive credit.
Curriculum
This training class helps participants incorporate and solidify the core concepts of Operational Excellence.
Participants are expected to bring a project to work on, so they can immediately apply their knowledge and realize a return on investment on an issue specific to their business. See below for project requirements.
Kenco’s Lean Six Sigma training uses the “Present/Practice/Apply/Review” strategy, utilizing tools and methods to give participants the opportunity to practice them in class, and apply each to their project before reviewing the results.
To be certified as a LSSGB, participants will need to:
• Attend Kenco’s LSSGB Training Course;
• Receive a passing grade (70% or above) on Kenco’s LSSGB final exam; and
• Complete a LSSGB project with a minimum savings of $25,000.
Project Requirements
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) candidates are required to complete a Lean Six Sigma project in order to receivee a certification. LSSGB projects must achieve a project savings of $25,000 or more.
In selecting a project, choose one that’s tied to business needs and company/site goals.
• Business needs/Strategic goals
• Customer needs, issues, or complaints
• Missed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Bottlenecks and/or problem areas
• Processes with long cycle times, high re-work, and/or defect rates
• Previous project work
• Employee suggestions
Lean Six Sigma projects should have the following characteristics:
• No known solution
• Good data available or able to be gathered
• Aimed at making a process better, faster, and/or lower cost
• Drives business profitability and/or enhances customer value
• Clear/precise definition of the problem, project goals, and scope of the project
• Resources and support available for working on the project
Lean Six Sigma project savings must be presented 30, 60, and 90 days after project completion to confirm that implemented improvements continue to achieve the anticipated savings and avoid reverting to pre-improvement performance.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Content
Below are the weekly course details for the Kenco Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training course.
WEEK 1
Overview of Lean Six Sigma
• Defining the Process
• Types of Data and Data Analysis
• Initial Strategies to Reduce Variation
• Measuring and Understanding the Cost of Quality
Define Phase
• Understanding the Voice of the Customer
• Initiating the Project
• Building your Project Team and Working Together
• Defining the Process
• Understanding and Managing Change
Measure Phase
• Creating Detailed Process Maps
• Collecting Baseline Data
• Assessing your Measurement System
• Analyzing Baseline Data
WEEK 2
Analyze Phase
• Identifying Variation and Waste
• Narrowing the Focus
• Hypothesis Testing
Improve Phase
• Understanding the Lean Tools for Improving a Process
• Validating Improvement Success
• Updating Process Documentation
Control Phase
• Utilizing Control Charts
• Developing Control Plans
• Documenting your Project
