Description
TMAC’s Lean Six Sigma Program provides a systematic approach to combine the waste elimination methods of Lean with the variation reduction toolset of Six Sigma. The DMAIC process provides the overarching structure for project management, which helps insure that solutions are sustainable.
Students learn through a combination of lecture, student project presentations, exercises, case studies, and simulations. Instructors emphasize practical application of tools and methods.
The median payback for TMAC Black Belt projects is $150,000/year.
Requirements
- Laptop computer with Minitab Software
- Students strongly encouraged to have a project
The price of training includes the following:
- Textbooks plus 3-ring binders with course materials each week
- Project coaching during timeframe when class is in session
- Certification review of project documentation after class is completed
Training Information
The LSS Black Belt class is a rigorous course incorporating both Basic and Advanced problem-solving methods. A partial list of tools covered includes:
- Value-stream mapping
- Little’s Law
- Measurement system analysis
- Process control & capability
- Hypothesis testing
- Kaizen
- Pull systems
- Regression
- Setup reduction
- Process balancing
- Design of experiments
Basic Requirements for Certification
- Successful completion of the appropriate Black Belt training.
- One project in an acceptable format which is reviewed and evaluated by TMAC specialists.
- Proof of savings - ROI (dollar amount, lead time, space, etc) when submitting the final project.
Hector Ramirez
Trusted Business Advisor, TMAC South Texas
Hector Ramirez brings more than 33 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and operations across the steel, earthmoving, and automotive industries. An Industrial Engineer with a Master’s Degree in International Management, Hector has held key leadership roles throughout his career, including Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Department Head, Manufacturing Manager, and Operations & Facility Manager.
His extensive industry experience spans multiple countries and includes leading and participating in multinational teams for greenfield plant construction, global product sourcing, IT system implementation and reengineering, and large-scale operational improvement initiatives. One of his most significant industry assignments involved the turnaround and successful start-up of a 500-employee Tier 2 automotive stamping facility.
As a Trusted Business Advisor with TMAC South Texas, Hector applies this real-world experience to help organizations strengthen operations, improve performance, and build sustainable solutions. He has trained and led numerous business and operational improvement projects across a wide range of industries, including construction, logistics, medical devices, food manufacturing, municipalities, communications, machining, and both heavy and light manufacturing and fabrication.
Hector’s combination of hands-on operational leadership, international experience, and practical problem-solving expertise allows him to connect with organizations at every level and help translate improvement opportunities into meaningful, measurable results.
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