Six Sigma
Read this chapter, which gives a clear description of Six Sigma, when it is used, and how to interpret the results.
The Six Sigma Program
Black Belts (BB)
Black belts are intermediate team members that employ in-depth technical expertise to achieve Six Sigma objectives. Furthermore, black belts can become temporary, full-time change agents for a moderate period of time (two-three years) to produce change using Six Sigma methods. Black belts are also responsible for:
- Demonstrating mastery of black belt knowledge
- Demonstrating proficiency at achieving results through the application of the Six Sigma approach
- Consultation for functional area Internal Process Improvement
- Coaching, Mentoring, and Recommending green belts
Black Belt Projects
Black belts complete six sigma projects outside of their previous job duties. Therefore, a six sigma project undertaken by a black belt could include:
- Plant-level process controls improvement at a facility that greatly affects the finished product at a facility
- Assessment of total warranty/quality control issues at a facility through large scale statistical data analysis and improvement