Organisation profile
Crystal Lean Solutions (CLS) is a leading Lean service provider supporting customers in Ireland, UK, and Europe within the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Electronics, Construction and Software sectors. Our aim is “to develop peoples' capability in Lean Thinking to systematically deliver results by making your job easier". We believe in delivering nothing short of the highest level of professionalism in all our relationships with customers, employees, associates and our environment.
Training aim
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt programme provides you with the knowledge and skills to lead and deliver a Key Business Improvement Project. This is achieved through the understanding and utilisation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies per ISO 13053-2:2011 'Quantitative methods in process improvement' and NSAI Swift 11 'Driving Competitiveness using Lean'. These tools focus on improving key Business metrics including improving Customer Satisfaction, Compliance, Cost, Delivery, and Supply.
Learning objectives
At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
• Understand the DMAIC improvement methodology and Six Sigma tools
• Apply the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to a business improvement project
• Collect and analyse data using the appropriate Six Sigma tools
• Apply Lean Methodology to a waste reduction project
• Understand team dynamics when delivering a project
• Achieve an approved recognised qualification
Course outline
Day 1 Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
• Introduction and benefits of Lean and Six Sigma and the DMAIC Methodology
• Define Phase (Problem charter, SIPOC, Process map)
• Graphical presentation of data
• Team management
Day 2 Define and Measure Phase
• Value Stream Mapping
• Eight sources of waste
• Guage repeatability and reproductivity (R&R)
Day 3 Measure and Analyse Phase
• Process Capability Cp, Cpk
• Identification and verification of the root cause
• Fishbone diagram, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), 5 why analysis
Day 4 Improve Phase
• Single minute exchange of dies (SMED)
• 5S and error proofing
• Statistical process control (SPC)
Day 5 Improve and Control Phase
• Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Introduction to design of experiments (DOE)
• Control plans
Day 6 Examination and A3 Report
Trainer's profile
Maria Ryan has nearly 30 Years-Experience in Design, Manufacture and Consultancy and brings a tremendous energy to Lean and Six Sigma training and deployment. Maria has presented at conferences across Ireland including topic round “Change Management", “Hoshin Planning", “Human Error", “Lean in Construction” and "Problem Solving". Maria has co-authored two papers on the “Last Planner System” and presented at the IGLC conference in 2019. She has led two project teams on behalf of the LCi, including project leader for the LCi Lean Pass program. Maria has supported LeanStart, LeanPlus and LeanTransform programs.
Chris Dawkins has over 30 years- experience in various roles in industry, including Process Excellence Manager in ABB Pumps and Quality Manager in Cartamundi. Chris has a passion for continuous improvement and supporting the team to learn and develop. Aligned with his general Lean experience, Chris core competencies include management of projects using SCRUM methodology and Human Error prevention. Chris has presented at conferences with topics including Human Error Prevention and Lean in Manufacturing and led workshops for the WIT MSE while working in Cartamundi Ireland Ltd. Chris was also a project team member for the development of the LCi Lean Pass program.
With nearly 30 years’ experience, Christy Murphy has in-depth knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma deployment within multinational organisations. Christy has direct hands-on experience of Lean deployment managing both LeanPlus and LeanTransform programs for clients, resulting in the transformation of business at the bottom line. Christy is a leading consultant in construction and has published and presented paper “Integrated Testing System for UHP Gas Valve Manufacture” at the International Conference for Production Research and co-authored two papers on the “Last Planner System". He has also managed workshops for both the South West Lean Forum and South East Lean Forum and has presented on other Lead topics including Human Error.
Brigid McNamara is a Six Sigma Blackbelt and Lean Operational Excellence Expert, with over 25 years' experience deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within various industries. Examples include: Pharmaceutical, High Volume Manufacturing and Aerospace sectors, performing roles in Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Production Management, Project Management, and Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Management. Brigid passionately believes that the key to success is all about sharing our knowledge, learning from our mistakes, and creating an open learning environment where people feel empowered to take ownership of their own processes and improvement ideas.
Course duration
5.5 day (Classroom-based)
Assessment & certification
There are two requirements for certification described below as follows:
Assessment 1: Examination of Theory
Assessment 1 includes an examination of theory presented during the programme. The assessment is an open book exam and consists of 80 questions, equally marked with each question worth 1 mark. The duration of the assessment is 3 hours. An open book examination permits learners to have support material available to them during the examination.
Assessment 2: Skills Demonstration through a Project
The learner completes a project that demonstrates the learners understanding of each topic completed during training and how it applies to a real work example. Ideally the project should be relevant to your current or previous work environment. The project is presented as a presentation using the PowerPoint template provided. The project shows evidence of relevant reading for the project and include the bibliography.
An assignment brief is provided at the start of training programme.
Who should attend
The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course is suitable for those looking to develop the knowledge and skills to lead and deliver key business improvement projects, including:
• Continuous Improvement Leaders
• Engineers – Quality, Manufacturing
• Managers / Team leaders
• HR / Finance / Supply Chain / EHS / Laboratory
• Software Design and Developers
Website
https://crystalleansolutions.ie/courses/lean-six-sigma-green-belt-2/