• Understand the Benefits of Lean & Six Sigma as a Business Strategy to Improve Your Organization
• Discover to Integrate Six Sigma Methods with Lean Processes
• Apply the Define Measure Analyze Improve Control (DMAIC) Improvement Process
• Learn to Select Lean & Six Sigma Project Teams and Utilize the Right Tools
• Become a Leader in Planning and Executing Lean Projects
“The content of the course, the relevance to real life is outstanding. I really learned more
than I expected....The course is extremely relevant and engaging.” Richard Smock,
Silver Line Windows, NJ
"I certainly enjoyed my time in the US, and the Rutgers University/Lockheed Martin Green Belt course was great. I did learn alot of new things and will recommend it to others."
Elo O., United Kingdom
"An incredible program - very, very worthwhile use of my time!"
Kenneth Shaw, Business Analyst - American Water Company
"I thought the Green Belt Training class was exceptionally good and exceeded my training expectations"
Al Waldhuber, Sales / Marketing / Strategic Management Executive

Program Overview
The Rutgers-Lockheed Martin Green Belt course is representative of a week long Kaizen Event. Participants actively learn the tools of process improvement and are provided the opportunity to put these skills to use in a dynamic real-time environment. Application of the 8 Step Process and statupult constitute a week long exercise to demonstrate the elimination of waste and reduction of variation. Participants also engage in role playing in various capacities and team building exercises to further solidify their knowledge and the applicability of Lean & Six Sigma processes.
Who Should Attend:
Lean project contributors and leaders including -
Staff supervisors, managers, and directors in departments such as:
• Manufacturing
• Operations
• Customer service
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Sales
• Quality
• Purchasing
• Those interested in obtaining Lean & Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, for which this course is a pre-requisite. Please visit the Green Belt Certification page for more information.
Recent Lean & Six Sigma Green Belt participant functions and titles included:
• Production Manager
• Lead Engineer
• VP, Operations
• Director of Quality
• Operations Manager
Green Belt Curriculum
• Basic Statistical Tools
• Integration of Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise
• Effective Project Selection and Sizing
• Methodology, Strategy and Infrastructure for Deployment of LSS
• Identifying Customer Wants, Needs, and Desires
• Process Flowcharting and Mapping
• Process Capability and Process Performance
• Lean & Six Sigma Quality Levels and Metrics
• 8 Step Path to Operating Excellence
• Roles & Responsibilities of Key Players
• Kaizen Event Management
• Takt Time, Cycle Time, Delay Time, Queue Time, Lead Time
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Why's and Fishbone) and Mistake Proofing

Program Faculty: Lockheed Martin Master 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: 5 classroom days and completion of a series of online courses. Classroom portion runs 5 consecutive days, Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5PM, and Friday 8 AM – noon, with lunch provided every day.
Dates:
• November 9 - 13, 2009
(Contact us for 2010 dates)
Location: Lockheed Martin, Moorestown, NJ
Cost: $3,195/person
(includes lunch each day, online course access and all materials)
Credits Awarded:
4 Continuing Education Units
(3 elective Rutgers MBA credits)
