Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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.
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
NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the location of the class/session for the registered training.
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.
Jesus “Jesse” Cano joined the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2017. As a Valley native, he strives to use his experience to assist local manufacturing and service companies in pursuit of continuous improvement by means of consulting, coaching and training in the latest principles and technologies. His goal, is to aid these companies to become more efficient, reduce waste and increase productivity to ultimately create a stronger industry in the Rio Grande Valley.
Jesse is an Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and Design from the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Aerospace fields. He has held roles of Design Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer and Lead Repair Technology Engineer for GE Aviation, GE Power, Superior Energy Services, and Baker Hughes.
Through his career, he has led various continuous improvement, productivity, quality and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and has experience in improving existing and designing new layouts using lean concepts to create optimal cellular flows. He has also guided the implementation of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) arms and Blue Light Technology into inspection processes to eliminate hard fixtures and improve inspection data and reports.
Jesse holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering out of The University of Texas Pan American and has certifications and trainings in Lean, Six Sigma, Quality, Project Management, Leadership and Coaching.
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