Overview

On this ten day Lean Sigma course participants will learn about Six Sigma, Lean principles and the practical application of these tools and techniques, as well as how they can actively direct, manage and participate in these programs.

Audience

This course is suitable for all employees who are currently certified at a Green Belt level or have significant business improvement experience and significant experience using a range of process improvement tools (Process Mapping, VSM, RCA, FMEA, etc.). The course is suitable for anyone who wish to develop their skills in the areas of process improvement, including senior managers, department managers, line managers, internal consultants, change agents, project managers and team leaders

Learning Objectives

Participants will develop

• An overall understanding to the concepts, tools and principles of Lean.
• An overall understanding to the Six Sigma philosophy, the DMAIC methodology and the tools and techniques used in Six Sigma.
• An understanding of the similarities, differences and practical applications of both Six Sigma and Lean approaches.
• An understanding of how Lean Six Sigma can be integrated into the company’s management systems.
• Some initial criteria and guidelines for selecting, reviewing and evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects.
• An overall understanding to the concepts, tools and principles of Lean.
• An overall understanding to the Six Sigma philosophy, the DMAIC methodology and the tools and techniques used in Six Sigma.
• An understanding of the similarities, differences and practical applications of both Six Sigma and Lean approaches.
• An understanding of how Lean Six Sigma can be integrated into the company’s management systems.
• Some initial criteria and guidelines for selecting, reviewing and evaluating Lean Six Sigma projects.

Introduction

• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean
• Six Sigma & DMAIC
• Problem Solving

Six Sigma Implementation

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Kaizen Methodology
• Data Collection and Analysis Tools
• Process Mapping
• Selecting Six Sigma Projects

Six Sigma Projects

• Voice of the Customer – VOC
• Project Charter
• Project Scoping
• Project Deliverables
• Metrics and Goals
• Project Management
• Project Review

Control

• Standardisation
• Mistake Proofing – Poke Yoke
• Process Control
• Review and Action

Course Project

Participants will be required to select an improvement project on which to work during and after the training course. Details of this project will be discussed as part of the pre-course questionnaire.

Course Material

This course is supported with a very comprehensive training manual and selected text books to be used as a reference source after the course.

Course Trainer

This course is delivered by Finbarr Sheehy.

Course Cost

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