Lean Six Sigma Roles -

Lean Six Sigma RolesRoles Help Ensure The Robust Roll Out Of Lean Six Sigma

Belt levels came from Karate

Different belts indicate different levels of expertise

Lean Six Sigma Belt Levels

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 teams control

Essential to smoothing the way to a culture of process improvement

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