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 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

Champions

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