The Six Sigma Green Belt is a certificate that professionals in Project Management prepare to implement the Lean Six Sigma methodology, with the purpose that companies optimize their processes: use of resources and reduce the variability of processes to eliminate waste.
This degree, awarded by the Lean Six Sigma Institute, is aimed at professionals already trained in the Lean Six Sigma methodology, who work on projects for continuous improvement. This is their main dedication, so it is convenient to acquire the most extensive knowledge of all aspects within the phases of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Before preparing for the Six Sigma Green Belt, the professional already knows how to interpret and implement Six Sigma tools, as well as the principles of Lean Thinking and the Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge.
Six Sigma Green Belt: Functions
Green Belts are employees of an organization who have been trained in the Six Sigma improvement methodology and will lead a process improvement team as part of their full-time job. They spend more time on the decision-making and strategizing components of the key elements in the Six Sigma project planning process. They have a deeper understanding of the overall process; they work with centralized project managers in providing feedback and driving performance goals.
Thus, professionals who obtain the Six Sigma Green Belt certificate are prepared to be experts in the following functions:
- Direct and lead projects or be part of the work team in a Black Belt project.
- Analyze and solve quality problems.
- Coordinate with the project data collection process team and validate the measurement system.
- Green Belts typically work on projects within their own functional area.
- Improve team facilitation skills by applying Lean thinking.
- Development of project charter and SIPOC diagram (supplier, input, process, and output) for your project.
Despite this division, the experience of the professional who obtains a Six Sigma Green Belt is around 10 years, according to Payscale, which publishes that 27% of Green Belts have 1-4 years of work experience, 24% from 5 to 9 years of experience and the professionals who predominate to qualify for a Green Belt are between 10 and 19 years of experience in their sector.
These types of professionals are highly trained and proven in methodologies for improvement and reduction in general expenses. The Lean Six Sigma methodology allows a considerable improvement in the quality of products and services and reduces the deviation in the processes.
