Course Name

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Course Library, Manufacturing Version

Contact Hours: 17

Course Description

A suite of introductory Lean Six Sigma (L6S) courses to provide the learner with a foundation in L6S concepts and tools oriented to manufacturing processes.  Yellow Belts typically have a basic knowledge of L6S, but do not lead projects on their own. Four courses: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Overview of Lean Mistake Proofing Training 5S's: Workplace Organization

Outcome

The learner will attain a basic understanding of the scope, principles and practices of Lean Six Sigma.

Assessment

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma: 1 assessment test Overview of Lean: 1 assessment test Mistake Proofing Training: 3 assessment tests 5S's: Workplace Organization: 2 assessment tests

Outline

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Lesson 1 - What is Lean Six Sigma Lesson 2 - Improvement Methodologies Lesson 3 - Supporting Infrastructure Lesson 4 - Application of Lean Six Sigma Overview of Lean Lesson 1:  Why Lean? Lesson 2:  Eliminate Waste with Lean Lesson 3:  Components of Lean Mistake Proofing Training Unit 1 - Mistake-Proofing Primer Lesson 1 - What is Mistake-Proofing? Lesson 2 - Mistake-Proofing in Everyday Life Lesson 3 - Why Errors Are Made Lesson 4 - Inspecting vs. Mistake-Proofing Lesson 5 - How Mistake-Proofing Works Unit 2 - Effects of Mistake-Proofing Lesson 1 - Approaches to Mistake-Proofing Lesson 2 - Forced Control Devices Lesson 3 - Shutdown Devices Lesson 4 - Warning Devices Lesson 5 - Sensory Alert Devices Unit 3 - Implementing Mistake-Proofing Solutions Lesson 1 - Integrating Mistake-Proofing & Problem-Solving Lesson 2 - Practical, Feasible, & Cost Effective Solutions Lesson 3 - How to Keep Solutions from Being Overridden Lesson 4 - How Robust Is Your Solution? Lesson 5 - Complementary Tools Unit 4 - Mistake-Proofing in Action Lesson 1 - Mistake-Proofing in High Volume Manufacturing Lesson 2 - Mistake-Proofing in Assembly Operations Lesson 3 - Mistake-Proofing in a Job Shop Environment Lesson 4 - Mistake-Proofing in Process Industries Lesson 5 - Mistake-Proofing in Equipment Set-up Lesson 6 - Mistake-Proofing in the Office 5S's: Workplace Organization Unit 1 - 5S’s Step-by-Step Lesson 1 - What is 5S All About? Lesson 2 - Sort: Clearing the Work Area Lesson 3 - Set in Order: Designated Locations Lesson 4 - Shine: Cleanliness & Workplace Appearance Lesson 5 - Standardize: Everyone Doing Things the Same Way Lesson 6 - Sustain: Ingrain It in the Culture Unit 2 - 5S Implementation Lesson 1 - An Organization-Wide 5S Effort Lesson 2 - Tackling 5S’s on Your Own Lesson 3 - Success Stories: Sorts Lesson 4 - Success Stories: Set in Order Lesson 5 - Success Stories: Shine, Standardize, & Sustain