• Master the Integration of Six Sigma Methods with Lean Processes
• Gain Experience Leading, Planning, and Executing Lean Projects
• Learn to Manage Lean & Six Sigma Project Teams
• Project Metrics to Management
• Become Confident in Reporting and Presenting Projects/Results
Program Overview
The Rutgers-Lockheed Martin Black Belt course is an interactive, two week learning session, paired with comprehensive online coursework. This program utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools and the Kaizen process to enhance the learning of key processes and real world application. The 8 Step Process and OBAB exercises are used as a capstone to demonstrate the elimination of waste and reduction of variation using all statistical methods taught, MSA, DOE, FMEA and setting up of an OBAB production line.
Pre-Requisites:
• The course assumes solid analytical skills and proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Participants must have first completed the Rutgers-Lockheed Green Belt training.
• Participants should have a current Black Belt level project within their organization either started or in mind.
• Participants are required to bring a laptop computer and calculator for use with the statistical software provided in class.
Who Should Attend:
The Black Belt program is designed for those who will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and analysis of Lean & Six Sigma projects. Black Belt training is designed to build upon and expand acquired Green Belt skills.
• Those interested in obtaining Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, for which this course is a pre-requisite. Please visit the Black Belt Certification page for more information.
Recent participant functions and titles included:
• VP, Production
• Senior Engineer
• VP, Operations
• Director of Quality
• Quality Engineer
• Operations Manager
• Quality Coordinator
• Purchasing Manager
• Product Engineer
Curriculum
Analytical Tools
• Critical-to-Customer Concepts and Quality Function Deployment
• Voice of the Customer Techniques
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Statistical Methods
• Statistical Software (SPC XL and DOE PRO is provided to all students)
• Data Collection: Samples and Surveys
• Probability Distributions: Normal, Poisson, Exponential, Binomial
• Confidence Intervals
• Correlation Analysis
• Hypothesis Testing
• Design of Experiments
• Measuring Systems Analysis
• Statistical Process Control
Interpersonal Skills
• Change Management Approaches
• Lean & Six Sigma Strategy and Deployment
• Team-based Simulations
Facilitation Skills
• Concepts and Practice for Effective Facilitation
• Mentoring Skills
• Communicating Projects to Management
Kaizen Events and Projects
• Pre-Design Kaizen (PDK)
• Project Management
• Pitfalls leading to non-successful Kaizen event and Projects and
Steps to avoid these pitfalls
Program Faculty: Lockheed Martin Black Belt Trainers
Through an exclusive partnership, Rutgers University and Lockheed Martin Corporation combine resources to deliver this popular and in-depth training. Lockheed Martin provides the classroom instruction while Rutgers University manages the online course requirements.
For more information:
Contact us via email
or call: 856-225-6685
International Students Welcome
The Rutgers-Lockheed Martin Lean & Six Sigma training program attracts and trains participants from all over the world. We invite you to learn more about our dynamic curriculum and to contact us for travel information, local airports and suggested hotels – we are here to help fulfill your career development initiatives.
Program Duration:
Two non-consecutive weeks (4.5 days each week) Monday through Thursday; 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to noon, with lunch provided every day.
Dates:
Week #1 - May 3, 2010
Week #2 - June 7, 2010
Fees:
$5,495; includes instruction, all materials, online course access, textbook, software, and lunch each day.
Credits Awarded:
8 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)