Lean Six Sigma Roles - GoLeanSixSigma.com
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• Belt levels came from Karate
• Different belts indicate different levels of expertise
Lean Six Sigma Belt Levels
• Has overall understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts
• Able to report process issues to Yellow Belts, Green Belts, Black Belts
• Able to use basic Lean Six Sigma vocabulary terms
White Belts
• Has a basic understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts
• Receives additional just-in-time Lean Six Sigma training from Green Belts and Black Belts for projects
Yellow Belts
• Work as managers, process owners, technical experts, or in administrative functions
• Responsible for initiating and managing Lean Six Sigma Projects within their primary function
• Work closely with Black Belts and are trained in many of the same ways as Black Belts, but in less detail
Green Belts
• Trained in advanced Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Hold full-time positions in Lean Six Sigma organizations
• Train, lead, and support Lean Six Sigma Teams, Green Belts, and Yellow Belts
• Function in multiple roles for Lean Six Sigma project teams: coach, mentor, teacher, leader, content expert
Black Belts
• Supported by Black Belts
• Usually a full-time position
• Work with executive management to select projects, align with company strategy, assist removal of barriers, and identify gaps
• Function in multiple roles for Lean Six Sigma implementation: coach, mentor, teacher, project leader, and content expert
Master Black Belts
• Have a general understanding of Lean Six Sigma
• Help select, support, and promote projects to completion
• Provide resources for project teams and removes barriers beyond team’s control
• Essential to smoothing the way to a culture of process improvement
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